NBI seeks obstruction of justice charges against ex-Davao city official

The National Bureau of Investigation has decided to recommend criminal charges against Jefry Tupas, the former chief information officer of Davao City, for allegedly obstructing justice and spreading false information online.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag disclosed the agency's recommendation to the Department of Justice during a Monday interview, citing the completion of the investigation into Tupas's alleged activities.

The charges to be referred include obstruction of justice, cyber libel, and publication of false news. The NBI's formal recommendation will be transmitted to the DOJ for evaluation and potential prosecution.

Tupas previously served in a key government information role in Davao City, one of the Philippines' major urban centers in Mindanao. The specifics of the allegations and Tupas's response to the charges have not yet been disclosed.

The case remains under review by the Department of Justice, which will determine whether to proceed with formal charges in the appropriate courts.