Luis Crisologo Singson, better known as Chavit Singson, is a retired Filipino businessman and politician. Singson last served as mayor of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, from 2019 to 2022.
Singson has a long political career, serving several times as governor of Ilocos Sur province.
He was governor from 1972 to 1986, again from 1992 to 2001, again from 2004 to 2007, and again from 2010 to 2013.
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- Full name: Luis Crisologo Singson
- Stage name: Chavit Singson
- Date of birth: June 21, 1941
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of birth: Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Former Governor of Ilocos Sur and Businessman.
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: José Singson and Caridad Crisólogo
- Siblings: 6
- Spouse: Evelyn Versoza (m. 1962–2016), Rachel Tiongson(div. 2009), Josephine Pintor(m. 2012)
- Children: 10
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Luis Crisologo Singson was born on June 21, 1941 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is the second eldest of seven children born to José Singson and Caridad Crisólogo.
He has six siblings, Jerry Singson, Evaristo Singson, Jose Jr. Singson, Maria Olivia Singson and Germelina Singson. Singson attended Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila and earned a degree in Commerce.
Career
Luis “Chavit” Singson is a prominent Philippine politician and businessman. In 2007, he won a Senate candidacy after siding with the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo despite being an old friend of former President Joseph Estrada.
After losing the election, Singson was appointed Deputy National Security Adviser by Arroyo in 2008. He later rekindled his friendship with Estrada. In the 2010 Philippine presidential election, prominent political figure Chavit Singson supported the candidacy of Manny Villar of the Nacionalista Party.
Given his influence and connections in the Philippine political scene, Singson’s endorsement is seen as a significant political move. Singson has served as governor of Ilocos Sur for several terms. In 2019, he was elected mayor of Narvacan under the local Bileg Ti Ilokano party.
Through his LCS Group of Companies, Singson has pledged to raise the $11 million needed to host the 2016 Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines. He has tapped potential sponsors, including major hotels, for the $13 million event.
In 2018, Singson entered the Philippine automotive industry by establishing Legado Motors Inc. (LMI), the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in the country.
Social Media
- Instagram Name: @luischavitsingson
- Facebook Name: Luis Chavit Singson
- Twitter Username: @govchavit
Personal life
Chavit Singson was first married to Evelyn Singson, with whom he had a son, Ryan Luis Singson, who also became a politician. The couple later separated.
Singson is also in a cohabiting relationship with Rachel Tiongson, with whom he has five children: Christian Luis Singson, Ronald Singson, Chelsey Singson, Richelle Louise Singson-Michael and Richard Singson.
Their relationship ended in 2009 after Tiongson accused Singson of beating her after she had an affair with another man, although Tiongson claimed they had been estranged since November 2008.
In 2012, Singson publicly introduced Josephine Pintor as his partner. In addition to the children mentioned above, Singson has five other children: Raquel Singson, Randy Singson, Regina Singson, and Rommel Singson.
Net asset value
Chavit, a prominent Filipino politician, has amassed a considerable fortune throughout his career. While the exact figure of his net worth remains elusive and subject to speculation, he recently revealed that his monthly income is a staggering PHP120 million.
