Manila, April 17 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has formed a unit to address emerging national security threats, including hazardous materials and foreign interference operations.

In a statement on Friday, the NBI said Administrative Order 09, s. 2026, created the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives and Foreign Malign Influence Unit (CFMIU) under the Office of the Director to investigate threats involving hazardous substances and explosives, while also monitoring and countering foreign malign influence activities such as disinformation, cyber manipulation, and covert interference that undermine public trust and national institutions.

The agency is also tasked to coordinate with partner agencies, in...