New NBI Bacolod chief assumes office

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines - The newly designated chief of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in this city has assured the public that there will be no discrimination under his leadership.

The new NBI Bacolod chief Jose Erme Monsanto said everyone seeking assistance in his agency will be given equal treatment.

Monsanto replaced Mamerto Cortez, the NBI head here for four years, who will assume a position at the Anti-organized Crime Division of the NBI head office in Manila.

Monsanto, who was assigned in Cebu for 20 years, told reporters here after a brief turnover ceremonies Tuesday at the NBI office that he will prioritize the big cases being investigated by NBI Bacolod. (FREEMAN)