Appointment Qualifications and Promotion Criteria
- Appointment to investigative positions is limited to members of the Philippine Bar and/or public accountants.
- Candidates must pass both competitive and physical examinations.
- Induction and training by the NBI are mandatory before appointment.
- Current Investigation Division members will retain their positions.
- Only bona fide members of the Philippine Bar may be appointed as regional directors.
- Promotion within the NBI will be based strictly on merit.
Acquisition of Permanent Facilities
- The NBI is authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a lot and construct a permanent building in Quezon City or Manila.
- The total cost for the land and construction shall not exceed one million pesos.
- Such acquisition requires approval from the relevant authorities.
Appropriations and Funding
- An initial appropriation of five million pesos is provided from unappropriated funds in the National Treasury.
- This funding covers salaries, wages, travel expenses, supplies, materials, equipment, land acquisition, construction, and other necessary expenses.
- Future funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, except for the one-time appropriation for land and building acquisition.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- Any prior laws or provisions inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.