Palace extends De Lemos’ term as NBI chief

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has extended the term of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Medardo de Lemos, who reached the age of 65 on June 8.

De Lemos will continue in his role until the predetermined end date of his appointment, which aligns with the end of the President’s term.

An experienced lawyer and public servant, De Lemos assumed the role of NBI chief in August last year.

He also serves as a regular lecturer at the Philippine Judicial Academy, providing specialized knowledge on the use of deadly force in security training for judges.

De Lemos once headed the NBI as officer-in-charge after he was tapped by then-justice secretary and currently detained former senator Leila de Lima in 2013. — Artemio Dumlao