A Political Warlord as Peacemaker

Written on Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 11:24 am | by Ding G. Gagelonia

Erap’s nemesis, estranged kumpadre LuisChavit Singson ‘Chavit’ Singson is wearing a new hat.

The ‘durable’ Ilocano political warlord is President Arroyo’s official family as deputy national security adviser, apparently having forgotten his earlier threat to break away from GMA after the Estrada pardon.

So now, beyond juust monitoring the revenue from the tobacco excise tax and ‘keeping watch ‘ against jueteng and smuggling activities in his political turf,  Singson will now try his hand at advising Mrs. Arroyo on how to best respond to threats against national security.

The eyebrows are raised and suspicious looks are cast towards Mr. Singson, but Chavit simply dismisses his critics as green-eyed monsters.

How Chavit wields his new-found powers, and influence, will determine if this latest exercise of presidential prerogative will serve the public welfare.

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About The Author: Ding G. Gagelonia is a journalist of some 30 years, having worked in both radio and TV news and public affairs since his teens. Ding Gagelonia now writes independently and does corporate communications consulting. He has two kids, Felice and Luis. His journalist blog is at midfield.wordpress.com

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6 Responses to “A Political Warlord as Peacemaker”

  1. Dean Jorge Bocobo on September 8th, 2008 12:04 pm

    It’s a cynical set up for another run at #24 or #25 in the 2010 Senate race. But I think he may run afoul of the Senate and the AMLC before he gets to the starting gate. It’ll be interesting to see how he mixes with all those Democratic Socialists in the National Security establishment. He’ll have to take them on a tour of Metro Walk!

  2. Ding G. Gagelonia on September 8th, 2008 12:14 pm

    Thanks for mentioning Metro Walk. You might want to be a bit more specific and cite the Home Depot, DJB, and what talk there is about what happens to those who cross a former guv.

    Such is our society that those who thrive are best described as netherworld biggies. It is more galling to witness how these same characters walk the corridors of power.

  3. Karl Garcia on September 8th, 2008 1:05 pm

    DJB,
    Since we both graduated from LSGH( ako hs lang).Did you know that Chavit’s son have one of the teachers beaten black and blue, that was way back in 1986.Anak pa ng assitant principal yung pinagulpi ng anak nya.

    Metro Walk,Home depot lang ba yung sa kanya dun?

  4. Dean Jorge Bocobo on September 9th, 2008 8:13 am

    karl,
    am not surprised at that. this is like giving the FBI over to be run by John Gotti.

  5. thenashman on September 10th, 2008 8:29 pm

    Grabe, sobrang kagaguhan na talaga to appoint a criminal as head of the internal spy network.

    Singson is a violent man! Come to Ilocos and peacefully dissent with the Singson Clan. Before the bagnet has even finished cooking, his goons will beat you black and blue.

  6. Paul on October 2nd, 2008 7:51 am

    A traitor for the National Security Adviser post, and a self confessed jueteng operator as a deputy. Really, a sure fire way putting back the trust of the people in government. Nice legacy small lady!

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