Chavit Singson arrested over cyberlibel

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested on Thursday afternoon over a cyberlibel case, according to a police report obtained by Inquirer.

Singson was arrested at his residence in a gated village in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City, the police report said.

The report stated that the arrest was carried out through a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court of Vigan City, Branch 21, for alleged violation of Section 4(c) in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. The warrant was dated June 10, 2026.

The court set bail at P60,000.

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However, a relative informed the Inquirer that Singson surrendered voluntarily at the precinct and immediately posted bail.

Neither the police report nor the source provided details about the cyberlibel case filed against Singson. /dm/cb