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Former Ilocos Sur Governor and businessman Luis “Chavit” Singson holds a press conference at Club Filipino in San Juan City on Friday, September 19, 2025. Singson denounces alleged corruption involving contractors and politicians and urges the youth to join and lead the upcoming massive rally on September 21. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Former Ilocos Sur Governor and businessman Luis “Chavit” Singson holds a press conference at Club Filipino in San Juan City on Friday, September 19, 2025. Singson denounces alleged corruption involving contractors and politicians and urges the youth to join and lead the upcoming massive rally on September 21. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News 

Jeff Caparas

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MANILA — The Quezon City Police District on Thursday served an arrest warrant on former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson for a cyber libel case in Vigan City.According to police, operatives of Eastwood Police Station implemented the warrant at around 1:18 p.m. on June 11 at Singson’s residence in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City.The warrant was issued by Judge Marie Gene Cecille Umali of the Regional Trial Court Branch 21 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, and dated June 10, 2026.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/6/afp-rejects-singson-s-claims-reaffirms-loyalty-to-constitution-1402">AFP rejects Singson&#x27;s claims, reaffirms loyalty to Constitution </a></div>The case, docketed as Criminal Case No. 10153-V-2026, involves an alleged violation of Section 4(c)(4) in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.Police said the court recommended bail of P60,000 for Singson’s temporary liberty.Following the implementation of the warrant, the 84-year-old businessman was brought to Police Station 12 for booking, documentation, and other legal procedures.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/5/chavit-singson-calls-on-groups-to-mount-one-time-big-time-rally-vs-corruption-2310">Chavit Singson calls on groups to mount ‘one time, big time’ rally vs corruption </a></div>Court records show that Singson subsequently posted a cash bond of P60,000 along with the required documents for the posting of bail later Thursday.The court approved the cash bond, allowing his provisional release while the case is pending.In a statement, QCPD director Police Brig.Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the arrest demonstrates the police force’s commitment to enforcing court orders.“The successful implementation of this warrant reflects QCPD’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law. We will continue to ensure that all court orders are carried out professionally, impartially, and in accordance with established legal procedures,” Silvio said.

According to police, operatives of Eastwood Police Station implemented the warrant at around 1:18 p.m. on June 11 at Singson’s residence in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City.

According to police, operatives of Eastwood Police Station implemented the warrant at around 1:18 p.m. on June 11 at Singson’s residence in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City.

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QCPD arrests Chavit Singson for cyber libel case

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 11, 2026 06:30 PM PHT

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Updated June 11, 2026 06:53 PM PHT

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