National Bureau of Investigation(NBI)

Is it standard procedure when in the process of investigating a suspect at large to check if there are outstanding warrants of arrest for that suspect that can already be acted upon? 

If not, why not?

September 2, 2022

Dear Christian,

Thank you for your request dated Aug 26, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Checking for Arrest Warrant as Standard Procedure.

We received your request on Aug 26, 2022 and will respond on or before Sep 16, 2022 08:10:42 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE5CSS01MjI3NTI3OTAyNDcM, for request with ticket number #NBI-522752790247.

Thank you.


Respectfully,
FOI Officer

September 5, 2022

Dear Mr. Christian Chan:
Good day!

In as much as we want to grant your request, however, your request for information falls within the exceptions to the Right of Access to Information, to wit:
a) Information concerning law enforcement and protection of public and personal safety:
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c) Information , documents or records known by reason of official capacity and are deemed as confidential, including those submitted or disclosed by entities to government agencies, tribunals, boards, or officers in relation to the performance of their functions, or to inquiries or investigation conducted by them in the exercise of their administrative, regulatory or quasi judicial powers.

We hope we have sufficiently clarified our position on the matter. 

Thank you.

Respectfully,
ATTY. RACHEL R. MARFIL- ANGELES, MNSA
FOI Officer