MANILA — Businessman and political kingmaker Luis “Chavit” Singson has publicly withdrawn his support for the Marcos family, citing feelings of neglect after helping secure President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 2022 election win.
In a candid interview aired on July 8, 2025, on the Bilyonaryo News Channel’s #AtTheForefront program, the former Ilocos Sur governor said he felt sidelined by the Marcos administration despite playing a pivotal role in the campaign trail.
“I helped a lot, especially among mayors,” Singson said in Filipino. “I don’t want to say everything, but I did so much—and yet, they forgot me.”
Singson, a past president and honorary figure in the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), claimed he was instrumental in rallying support among local government leaders for Marcos Jr.’s candidacy during the 2022 elections.
Although he did not specify the kind of recognition or position he expected in return, Singson’s remarks hint at a long-standing political alliance that has now soured. He expressed disappointment at not being consulted or involved in key decisions under the Marcos Jr. administration.
“No one talks to me. It’s like they already forgot everything,” the 83-year-old Singson said, visibly emotional during the televised segment.
The longtime political figure, who rose to national prominence in the early 2000s as a whistleblower in the Estrada administration’s impeachment, has long been associated with influential political families in the Philippines—including the Marcoses. His alliance with President Marcos Jr. dates back to their shared Ilocano roots and his efforts to revitalize northern Luzon’s regional bloc.
Singson’s fallout with the Marcoses comes in the aftermath of the 2025 midterm elections, a period when political camps are reassessing alliances and influence. While he has not declared support for any rival factions or parties, observers note that his public disengagement could weaken the Marcos administration’s standing among local leaders in northern Luzon, a region where Singson has long held considerable political influence.
The Palace has yet to issue a formal response to Singson’s statements.
