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Melvin Matibag
Matibag in 2026
29th Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 20, 2026
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byJaime Santiago
Cabinet Secretary of the Philippines
Acting
In office
March 8, 2022[1] – June 30, 2022
PresidentRodrigo Roa Duterte
Preceded byKarlo Nograles
Succeeded byOffice abolished (next held by Benhur Abalos)
President and CEO of National Transmission Corporation
In office
January 2017 – March 9, 2022
Preceded byGeneroso M. Senal (OIC)
Succeeded byJainal Abidin Y. Bahjin II
Personal details
BornMelvin Alvarez Matibag
PartyIndependent (2023–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP (until 2023)
NPC (2012–2013)
Lakas (2003–2004)
SpouseAnn Garcia
EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas (BA)
Ateneo de Manila University (LLB)
Wayne State University (LL.M)
ProfessionLawyer

Melvin Alvarez Matibag is a Filipino lawyer who currently serves as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) since April 2026.[2][3] A former cabinet secretary of President Rodrigo Duterte, he was previously instrumental in the ouster of Senator Koko Pimentel as chairman of Duterte's PDP-Laban, of which he served as secretary general from 2021 to 2023.

Early life and education

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Matibag graduated in Ateneo de Manila University College of Law in 1996, and passed Bar Exam in 1997.[3]

Government career

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Being a PDP–Laban stalwart, he was appointed president and CEO of National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) under the Duterte administration in 2017, with Matibag remembering president Duterte's instructions to him and other appointees as encapsulating his main principle in governance: when faced with "contentious issues", always do the right thing and strive to make people's lives comfortable.[4] Matibag later became acting Cabinet Secretary in 2022. As president of TransCo, he led the Public Education Network-Communications Infrastructure for Learning (PEN-CIL) project that would address the challenges of Department of Education (DepEd) in ensuring the continuity of learning amid the pandemic and the expected transition to the New Normal by providing Internet connectivity in all public schools, with improving power line infrastructure.[5]

He also served as PDP–Laban's secretary general from 2021 until 2023.[3] He also filed a disbarment case against Harry Roque due to the latter's accusation against President Bongbong Marcos of having a video in which Marcos is using illegal drugs.[6]

In April 2026, he was appointed as the new director of National Bureau of Investigation taking over from Angelito Magno who was the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) after the resignation of the previous appointee, Jaime Santiago. As director, he led the arrest of former journalist Jay Sonza due to allegations of spreading fake news on President Marcos' health status.[7] Matibag also stated that Vice President Sara Duterte attempted to visit Ramil Madriaga, the former's security aide and alleged "bagman".[8]

After the Senate changed its leadership in May 11, 2026,[9][10] the NBI led the operation that resulted to failed arrest of Ronald dela Rosa, as International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against dela Rosa.[11][12][13] But the NBI agents who are in the said operations were cited in contempt by the Senate after the surveillance footages were presented at the plenary.[14]

References

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  1. ↑ Galvez, Daphne (March 9, 2022). "Duterte names PDP-Laban faction exec as acting Cabinet secretary". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos. "Melvin Matibag takes oath as NBI chief". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Bolledo, Jairo. "From Duterte ally to Marcos appointee: Who is Melvin Matibag, the new NBI chief?". Rappler. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ Matibag, Melvin Alvarez (2022). "The core principle of PRRD's administration". In Patawaran, A. A. (ed.). Salamat PRRD (2nd ed.). Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. p. 47. ISBN 978-621-96635-2-6.
  5. ↑ "TRANSCO teams up with DepEd on high-speed internet for public schools". Department of Finance. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  6. ↑ Delgado, Harlene (February 20, 2026). "Matibag takes oath as new NBI director". ABS-CBN News.
  7. ↑ Villar, Kate (May 1, 2026). "NBI confirms arrest of Jay Sonza over cyber libel case". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (April 29, 2026). "NBI says Sara Duterte tried to visit Madriaga". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ Torregoza, Hannah L. (May 11, 2026). "Sotto out, Cayetano in: Alan Cayetano is new Senate leader". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Bato dela Rosa returns to Senate, claims NBI tried to block him". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ Kabagani, Lade Jean; Oliquino, Edjen; Orcullo, Jerod; Ayeng, Raffy; Apacible, Lisa Marie; Villanueva, Anita; Macapagal, Dannah; Villar, Kate (13 May 2026). "ICC unseals, confirms warrant vs Dela Rosa". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Clores, Keith (May 11, 2026). "Senate under lockdown after NBI–Dela Rosa altercation". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ Ager, Maila (May 11, 2026). "Sen. Dela Rosa placed under Senate protective custody". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ Clores, Keith (May 11, 2026). "Senate cites NBI agents in contempt over Dela Rosa arrest attempt". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
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