Chavit Singson nabbed in Quezon City over cyberlibel charge

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Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, along with his counsel, holds a press conference in San Juan City on September 19, 2025.

STAR / Miguel De Guzman

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday, June 11, on a cyberlibel charge, according to a police spot report obtained by Philstar.com.

The report said Singson, 84, was arrested at his residence in Quezon City on a warrant issued by the Vigan City Regional Trial Court Branch 21.

"The accused is now under the custody of PS 12 for documentation and proper disposition," the spot report read.

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This is a developing story. It will soon be updated as we gather details.

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