CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – The Candon City government on Wednesday, March 18, showcased a giant ‘’calamay’’ at the Candon South Central School Oval during the month-long 2026 Tobacco Festival. Mayor Eric D. Singson said this year’s grand unveiling of the city’s largest and most famous...
Former Ilocos governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has informed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that he is willing to testify in the panel’s investigation into the anomalous flood control projects. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this saying the former official has...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Tuesday, Jan. 6, reminded former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson that his allegations of corruption within the military organization should be resolved through legal channels and civilian institutions, not the military. AFP spokesperson...
The real fight against corruption is not carried out through a debate, Malacañang said, shutting down former politician Chavit Singson 's dare for President Marcos to engage in a debate. "Ang paglaban sa korapsyon ay hindi dinadaan sa debate kundi sa pag aksyon para mapanagot ang dapat...
Former politician and Ilocano kingpin Chavit Singson said he is going to Malacañan and challenge President Marcos, his "former friend," to a debate in relation to the anomalous flood control projects. Chavit, speaking at a supposed "emergency" press conference his camp arranged on Monday, Jan. 5,...
Malacañang clarified that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) already has its full P41-million budget, disputing outgoing commissioner, former Public Works Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson’s claim that the funding “never reached” the body and existed “only in the...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, December 4 renewed his push for the passage of the measure establishing the Independent People’s Commission (IPC). Pangilinan made the call in light of the resignation of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio...
Malacañang said it respects the decision of Rogelio "Babes" Singson to resign as one of the commissioners of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they understand why Singson resigned, considering the...
Unicapital Inc., one of the Philippines’ leading independent investment houses, has appointed Karen Singson, a former finance undersecretary as its new managing director. Singson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Harvard Business School graduate, brings more than two decades of experience...
Vice President Sara Duterte shrugged off allegations linking her to supposed destabilization efforts against the government, calling it as mere gossip. In a media interview in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Duterte said the claims she is one of the financiers of a supposed destabilization...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the filing of a plunder case against former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson, calling it politically motivated and an assault on free speech. In a statement released to the media on Monday, Oct. 20, Rep....
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson met Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday in Rome, Italy, a meeting he described as a spiritually moving experience. The encounter with the pontiff, the first American to hold the office, marked a significant moment in Singson 's personal faith journey....