The Quezon City Police District reported that it had arrested former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson for cyberlibel complaints.
Based on the police report of the arrest, Singson was nabbed at his residence in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City at 1:18 p.m. on Thursday, 11 June.
Authorities detailed that the warrant of arrest was based on a violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 that was released by the Vigan City Regional Trial Court Branch 21.
The warrant was dated 10 June and issued by Judge Marie Gene Cecille Umali.
Following his arrest, the former politician was said to have posted bail amounting to ₱60,000 at the Eastwood Police Station 12.
The details surrounding the complaint that led to the 84-year old's arrest are yet to be fully disclosed by authorities.
