Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday over a cyberlibel charge.
Police said the arrest was carried out at his residence based on a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court in Vigan City.
Singson was temporarily placed under police custody for documentation and processing.
He later posted ₱60,000 bail and was released on the same day.
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the cyberlibel case.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 12, 2026
FORMER ILOCOS SUR GOVERNOR CHAVIT SINGSON NABBED ON CYBERLIBEL CHARGE
Latest from Politics
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered former chairperson Sheriff Abas to explain allegations of vote-buying
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Office of the Ombudsman are investigating a possible
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said new witnesses have approached the Office of the Ombudsman to provide
Sen. Loren Legarda’s spokesman, lawyer Tony La Viña, said there is no criminal basis for the
Sen. Bong Go urged Philippine athletes competing in the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para