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GMA Network
11 hours ago
- 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
a day ago
- 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.
