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
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