Roxas goes to NBI for clearance

MANILA, Philippines - Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas went to the National Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Manila yesterday to apply for an NBI clearance certificate.

Roxas arrived unannounced at around 3 p.m. at the NBI headquarters. He was accompanied by NBI Director Magtanggol Gatdula during the process.

Roxas, as a Cabinet official, did not fall in line but waited at the newly inaugurated FBI National Academy Associates office at the main building’s third floor.

Roxas said he was happy with the “fast” and “orderly” biometrics system the NBI has instituted for its clearance certificate application. He said the process of fingerprinting now requires no ink because it is electronic.

“Within five minutes from the start (of your application), you get your clearance,” he said, adding that “it is the first time I have applied for a certificate with married as my civil status.”

Roxas said his certificate is a requirement for his confirmation by the Commission on Appointments.