Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 784)
The Tanodbayan, created under Presidential Decree No. 1487, is the Office of the Ombudsman authorized to receive complaints against any administrative agency, public official, or employee to determine their culpability.
The National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA) is designated as the intelligence arm of the Tanodbayan.
The Criminal Investigation Service serves as an investigation arm of the Tanodbayan, in addition to its functions under existing laws.
Yes. The National Bureau of Investigation is designated as an investigation arm of the Tanodbayan, assisting in investigations related to complaints received by the Tanodbayan.
The Tanodbayan is empowered to receive and investigate complaints against any administrative agency, public official, or employee to determine their culpability.
Yes. The Tanodbayan is authorized to avail of the assistance of any government agency in the performance of its functions.
The Criminal Investigation Service and the National Bureau of Investigation are the primary agencies tasked with investigating complaints for the Tanodbayan.
The Tanodbayan handles complaints from any person against any administrative agency, public official, or employee concerning their possible culpability.
It was signed on December 20, 1978, in the City of Manila.