Manila: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday assured prompt action on reports involving misconduct by its employees. "Misconduct has no place in this Bureau. Due process will be observed, but those who dishonor the badge will be held fully accountable. When formal charges are filed, preventive suspension will immediately follow," NBI Acting Director Angelito Magno said in a statement.

According to Philippines News Agency, Magno issued the statement after an NBI agent was arrested on December 5 for allegedly pulling a gun on five people in Para±aque City. In a separate incident, an NBI agent was beaten by his colleagues during an altercation in a Quezon City bar on December 6.

Magno stated that the NBI's Internal Affairs Division has already conducted initial and thorough investigations to ascertain their accountability for any violations of law. "From here onwards, we will further intensify our internal programs on professional conduct, discipline, leadership, and crisis behavior - not as punishment, but as a commitment to growth," he added.