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Filipino Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Yen Santos denies rumors of having a child with Chavit Singson
Actress Yen Santos has denied long-standing rumors claiming she has a child with former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson. In a recent vlog titled 'Questions I Am Desperate to Answer' on her new YouTube channel, the 32-year-old actress addressed the speculation directly when asked about a false rumor about her. ''Yung tsismis na meron raw po kaming anak ni Manong Chavit,' Santos said. 'Guys, hindi namin 'yun anak, kapatid ko po 'yun. He's my youngest brother. Tatlo kaming magkakapatid.' Santos clarified that the boy, often mistaken online as her child with Singson, is in fact her 11-year-old sibling. She explained that Singson is a long-time family friend and the godfather of her younger brother. Santos also shared how the rumor has hurt her and her family, especially during the early years of her career. 'Noong una, hurt na hurt ako, na parang nadadamay 'yung bata doon sa issue na hindi naman talaga totoo,' she said. Despite the issue, Santos remains open to inviting Singson on her YouTube channel to personally address and clarify the matter. Santos began her career as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 and later rose to fame through the ABS-CBN drama series Pure Love. In 2022, she earned critical acclaim for her performance in A Faraway Land, for which she won Best Actress at the Gawad Urian Awards.
GMA Network
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Chavit Singson launches 'Chavit: Legend of the Philippines' in hopes to educate and inspire globally
Chavit Singson has officially launched his book, 'Chavit: Legend of the Philippines,' which aims to offer a look into the life and lessons of the former Ilocos Sur Governor. On Friday evening at the Peninsula Manila in Makati, Singson unveiled the book at an event graced by many of his friends, including showbiz personalities Vina Morales, Pops Fernandez, Anabelle Rama, and Eddie Gutierrez. 'Chavit: Legend of the Philippines' is not a traditional autobiography but a sprawling, in-depth interview with almost 700 questions answered by Singson. Singson said that a pivotal lesson he wishes readers to glean from the book, particularly concerning his role in politics, is the supreme importance of 'credibility' for success. 'If they want to be successful, kailangan 'yung credibility nila [ay] huwag masira. Kasi like me, ang iniingatan ko, isa lang salita ko. Nobody is perfect, pero kung magsabi ka, kailangan totoo,' he said. 'Nobody's perfect. Magkamali ka, just say sorry. Kasi 'yun ang kabilin-bilinan ng tatay ko. 'Pag nawala ang credibility mo, wala na maniwala sayo. So very important ang credibility. 'Yun ang kaingat-ingatan ko.' Photo: Carby Rose Basina/GMA Integrated News 'Chavit: Legend of the Philippines' is authored by Polish author Maciej Mikurda, who admitted that one of the biggest challenges for him was compressing Singson's rich and colorful life into a single volume. 'I think the governor's life could fill like 10 books, not only just one, but we focused on the most important facts,' he said. Mikurda, who devoted almost 1.5 years to writing the book, said that his focus was placed on the most important facts while also deliberately incorporating Singson's personal beliefs, values, and the rules he lives by to provide deeper insight. The book's publisher, Riza Hansen, shared that they plan to distribute the books to many students across the country, as well as to translate the book into 15 languages, with an Arabic translation already underway, aiming to make it accessible to over 5 billion people worldwide. This ambitious endeavor includes organizing book launches in 20 world capitals across six continents. 'We want as many people in the world as possible to know who Chavit is and how amazing his story is, and to understand the beautiful history of our country, the Philippines,' she said. Outside of politics, Singson is also involved in the entertainment industry, helping to produce projects, including the recent film 'Samahan ng mga Makasalanan,' which starred David Licauco, Sanya Lopez, and more. He teased that he has another upcoming project with GMA Network, which is coming 'very soon.' 'Ewan ko kung kailan, pero nakahanda na. Sinabi sa akin nakahanda na lahat. So 'yung formal na ano na lang, launching,' he said. 'I just want to help the movie industry.' —JCB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Chavit Singson to launch political memoir 'Chavit: Legend of the Philippines'
Chavit Singson is launching his political memoir titled "Chavit: Legend of the Philippines," which tells the story of the Ilocano politician who happens to be "the only private individual in the world who led to the impeachment of a Philippine president in 2001," the press statement read. Apart from telling Singson's story, "Chavit: Legend of the Philippines" also talks about the story of the Philippines over the last 70 years, making it a good read for history buffs, political connoisseurs and even business people. Not to be mistaken for a biography, "Chavit: Legend of the Philippines" comes in a Q&A format with nearly 700 questions and answers. It is written by Polish author Maciej Mikurda, who devoted 1.5 years to writing the book. Considered one of the most influential people in the Philippines, Singson was first elected governor in the 1971 elections and served in the same position for 29 years. He has worked with every Philippine president from President Ferdinand Marcos St., who took office in 1965 to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., elected in 2022. A staunch businessman, Singson's company is active in banking, mining, real estate, IT and manufacturing. He is a popular figure in the entertainment industry, sponsoring the Philippine edition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2016, and producing movies. He plans to continue co-producing projects with GMA Films. Singson is also a devoted father to 24 children. "Chavit: Legend of the Philippines" launches tonight at the Peninsula Manila.
NDTV
20-06-2025
- NDTV
Pics: Air India Cabin Crew Member's Funeral In Manipur, Thousands Mourn
The body of Air India cabin crew Lamnunthem Singson reached her hometown in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Thursday night, after being flown to Dimapur airport in Nagaland. The 26-year-old was among the 241 passengers and crew aboard Air India Flight AI 171, which crashed just seconds after takeoff in Ahmedabad last week. Thousands gathered in her home town to pay tribute and their final respects. Originally from Old Lambulane colony in Imphal, Singson's family relocated to Kangpokpi in 2023 following ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kuki flight attendant's body reaches Manipur days after Air India tragedy, funeral likely today
The mortal remains of 28-year-old Lamnunthem Singson, a Kuki cabin crew member who died in the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, reached her hometown in Manipur's Kangpokpi district late Thursday night. Her funeral is likely to be held today, according to family members. 'Normally, we (the Kuki people) don't hold last rites at night. Most likely it will be held tomorrow. Today, there will be prayer sessions and other traditional funeral-related programmes,' a cousin of Singson told news agency PTI. Singson was among the 241 passengers and crew aboard Air India Flight AI 171, which crashed just seconds after takeoff. Her body was flown from Ahmedabad to Dimapur airport in Nagaland on an IndiGo flight and received by grieving family members, community leaders, and officials. On the way to Kangpokpi by road, the convoy paused briefly in Kohima, where members of the Kuki Union Kohima and Kuki Mothers' Association paid floral tributes. Earlier in the day, a solemn reception was held at Dimapur airport where representatives from multiple organisations gathered to honour the deceased and offer condolences to her family. Singson originally hailed from Old Lambulane colony in Imphal but had relocated to Kangpokpi in 2023 after ethnic violence erupted between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Another cabin crew member from Manipur, 21-year-old Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal district, who belonged to the Meitei community, also died in the crash. Her mortal remains are yet to arrive in the state. Despite ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, the tragedy has prompted a rare moment of unity across communities. Civil society groups from both Kuki and Meitei backgrounds have joined in mourning the loss of the two young women. Also Read | 'Her phone rang, but no one answered:' Air India cabin crew member's family shares ordeal after Ahmedabad crash "We are deeply sorry that one of our daughters, who was displaced due to the Manipur crisis, has met with such a tragic incident," said D J Haokip, General Secretary of the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur, reported ANI. 'Our hearts are with the grieving families, and we stand in solidarity with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of this heartbreaking tragedy.' The shared loss of two young flight attendants has brought a rare moment of unity amid months of ethnic violence in Manipur.
