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Carpio assumes top NBI post

Carpio was appointed the 10th director of the National Bureau of Investigation. Carpio, 54, was an active human rights lawyer under the Marcos regime, the reason why he was detained when martial law was declared in 1972, and again in 1981, while seeking justice for victims of the Daet Massacre of June 14, 1981.

Born on October 25, 1931, in Naga City, he finished his high school at the Camarines Norte High School in 1949 and his pre-law degree, at the Ateneo de Naga in 1951.

After completing his second year in law at the University of the Philippines in 1953 as a scholar, he was called to active service into the Armed Forces of the Philippines as a member of the 8th and 10th Battalion Combat Team (BCT).

He was transferred to the Philippine Constabulary in 1959, during which he completed his last two years in law at the San Beda College in 1962 where he placed 14th in the 1962 bar examinations.

Then, he was declared back to inactive status, he started his continuous active practice of law until his appointment as NBI Director on March 12, 1986.

Carpio was regional coordinator of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) in the Bicol Region since 1978, and was Governor of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines of the aforementioned region from 1975 - 1977.

He is married to Bernardita A. Zalazar of Lucena City with whom he has 14 children.

(*edited NBI Newsletter, Vol.III, No.1, April 1986)

Director's Message

17 March 1986

My Co-Workers in the NBI:

Pursuant to Presidential Appointment dated 13 March 1986, I hereby assume direction and control of the National Bureau of Investigation effective this date.

Rebuilding from the ruins left by the previous regime which wrought havoc upon our institutions of truth, honor, and justice, demands selfless dedication even above and beyond the call of duty from all of us.

I therefore require utmost fidelity to honesty, to the constant need for professional competence and growth, and to our President's call for leadership by example.

Remember that nothing breeds lawlessness more than the lawless enforcement of the law. We are not a police state. The people, whom we have sworn to serve, are sovereign. Hence, keep always in mind that it is not for the citizen to prove his innocence, but rather for us, as peace officers, to prove, where due, that a person has a derogatory record or is probably guilty of an offense.

Morale is indispensable if we are to accomplish, faithfully and well, our mission to provide investigative and technical assistance in the ministering of justice to our people. This can be ensured only by giving each and everyone of you, his due. This, I shall do.

Loyalty is a two-way affair. I assure you of mine; and shall endeavor to earn yours.

With your support, I am confident that we shall make our motto—NOBILITY, BRAVERY and INTEGRITY—a living reality.

May God bless you all.

J. Antonio M. Carpio

Director

Courtesy call at Malacañang Palace

ABC STARS

Antonio and Bernardita and Children

Sports, Technology, Arts, Religion, & Science

+ Mrs. Bernardita Z. Carpio

Teacher and Pianist

The Living Sonnet:

Fourteen children of +Tony and +Edith Carpio

Tess Carpio-Bacuñgan

Housewife / Trustee of a Foundation / & Human Resources Consultant

+ Atty. Boy Carpio, Atty. Jay Carpio,

Atty. and Dean Chemar Carpio, & Atty. Anlu Carpio

Pons Carpio

Former Shell Executive / Health Safety Environment Consultant / Development Professional

Dr. Marivic Carpio-Bernido, PhD

Physicist

Recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award 2010

+ Monsignor Bob Carpio

Nonnoy Carpio

Football Sports Specialist

Connie Carpio

Classical Pianist and Painter

Dr. Phil Carpio

Doctor of Medicine

Reverend Father Pablo Carpio

(In Striped Shirt)

James Z. Carpio, writer

James Carpio

A Professional Creative

Noel Carpio

Banking / Finance: I.T. Division Head; Assistant Vice President; Digital, DevOps & QA Test Lead; a lifelong learner, design thinker, idealist, optimist, follower, leader, and he envisions a world where technology enables people to become men and women for others.