Chavit Singson Net Worth
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Updated on January 14, 2026
Chavit Singson net worth is
$14 Million
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Template:Multiple issuesLuis Crisologo Singson (born June 21, 1941), better known as Chavit Singson, is a Filipino politician. He was the Governor of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines and the Deputy national security adviser for the Philippine government (2008). He also ran for the Senate in the 2007 Elections in the Philippines but lost. | Net Worth | $14 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 21, 1941 |
| Place Of Birth | Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Profession | Writer, Producer |
| Nicknames | Chavit Singson, Singson, Chavit |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | First cousin Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo was, at one time, his worst political enemy. Singson went through many violent and near-death encounters between the cousins, including the sensational arson and carnage in Barangay Ora Centro in May 1970 that put Bingbong behind bars. |
| 2 | Singson is known to have started EDSA II in October 2000 when he alleged he gave Philippine President Joseph Estrada 400 million pesos as payoff from illegal gambling profits. Estrada was put under investigation, but on January 16, 2001, a key piece of evidence was blocked in court, leading to protests in Manila and other major cities backing then vice president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo resulting in the ouster of Joseph Estrada. |
| 3 | He has seven children with his former wife Evelyn Crisologo. |
| 4 | A political kingpin for 28 years in his hometown of Ilocos Sur, a northern part of the Philippine island of Luzon. He has been the provincial governor for 22 years. |
| 5 | He is the second among the seven children of José Singson and Caridad Crisólogo. His other siblings are Evaristo (Titong) (deceased), Bernardo (deceased), Fernando (Dodoy), Maria Livia (Honeygirl), Jerry, Germelina (Germy) and Bonito. |
| 6 | Son (with Rachel Tiongson): Christian Luis Singson. |
| 7 | Frequently seen at Manny Pacquiao's boxing matches, even going inside the ring after Pacquiao's victories. He was at the most recent Pacquiao's fight against Erik Morales, where he was seen waving to the crowd after Pacquiao's bout. He also also frequently attends matches of fellow Ilocano Brian Viloria. |
| 8 | His s father, Jose, was mayor of Vigan (the capital of Ilocos Sur) from 1968 to 1971. His elder brother Evaristo (Titong) also held the post from 1972 to 1986. Titong also became governor of Ilocos Sur, albeit only briefly. He took office on June 1, 1988, and died on Dec. 25 that same year. |
| 9 | Singson's forefathers ruled Vigan as far back as the 1800s. The post of gobernadorcillo was held by Don León Singson in 1846, Don Estanislao Singson in 1852, Don Domingo Singson in 1854, Don Tomás Singson in 1858 and Don Jose Singson in 1877. By the 20th century, almost the whole Singson family was into politics. The Singsons started to put down roots in Vigan in the 17th century. Joaquín Ayco, a merchant from Oasay, China, married a Chinese mestiza, Rosa Songnio, a Vigan native. |
| 10 | Played by Cesar Montano in the movie Chavit (2003). |
| 11 | Uncle Floro Crisologo (mother's brother) is a congressman of Ilocos Sur. Cousin Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo, (Flor's eldest son) also became a congressman of Quezon City. |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavit | 2003 | screenplay - as Chavit 'Luis' Singson / story - as Chavit 'Luis' Singson |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barang | 2006 | executive producer - uncredited |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65th Miss Universe | 2017 | TV Special special thanks - as Governor Chavit Singson | |
| Kid Kulafu | 2015 | director would like to thank - as Gov. Chavit Singson | |
| Momzillas | 2013 | acknowledgement: Escalera - as Gov. Chavit Singson |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasak | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Gandang gabi Vice | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pacquiao vs. Hatton: The Battle of East and West | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
Known for movies
Chavit (2003)
as Writer
Pacquiao vs. Hatton: The Battle of East and West (2009)
as Himself
Gandang gabi Vice (2012)
as Himself
Wasak (2012)
as Himself - Guest