Did Bato Escape Through Chavit’s Yacht? Chavit Singson Breaks his Silence | At the Forefront

columnist Montulfo alleges that a famous politician helped Senator Ronald Bato de la Rosa elude arrest.Was he referring to former Ilocosur Governor Luis Chavez Singzon?Good morning, I'm attorney Karen Jimeno and this is At the Forefront.Senator Ronald Bato de la Rosa appeared at the Senate last week to cast his vote for Alan Peter Cayetano to be the new Senate president.But he was able to leave the Senate compound at dawn Thursday with Senator Robin Padilla hours after a shooting incident inside the Senate.Veteran columnist Mon Tulfo claims the senator was able to board a yacht at the Manila Yacht Club which headed to Batangas.

Tulfo added that from Batangas, Senator Bato was able to board a helicopter that brought him to Mindanao.But Senator Padilla was no longer with him.Tulfo said the yacht was owned by a famous politician and that the Filipino translation of the name of the yacht was Masarap na Buhay.Former Ilocosur Governor Luis Chavez Singzon happens to own a yacht called the Happy Life.Was Tulfo referring to him?Let's find out.

from the man himself.Governor Chingson joins us in the studio.Good morning, Governor Chavit.

Good morning, Atul, how are you?

Okay, Manong Chavit, as you've seen in the post of Mon -Tulfo, it looks like you're being told that you're the owner of the yacht that was allegedly owned by Senator Bato to leave Manila.

First of all, he lied because I've known Montol for a long time.That's really how it is.There's a reason for it.If it's true media, it won't publish the untruth.He said there's a proof.The proof from the radio commentator is more accurate.

But anyway, that's not true.First of all, they can easily check in my yacht club if my yacht left.It's called Happy Life because all of my portable kitchens, portable hospitals, Happy Life, all of them have the same name.

That's the brand?

That's the brand of my help to people.

But where did Montulfo come from?

This allegation, which is very specific, that the yacht he used, Tagalog translation is Masayang Buntay.

Mmm.

That's all.It's okay.I just need to raid every day.I don't have anyone at home.Just don't plant anything.

So, did they tell you that you'll be connected to the case?Is someone related to...Where?Who told you that?

The people who are close to Ramon Torpo.A lot of people know Ramon Torpo since that day.

But who listens to Montulfo?Or why would he sell you?

Where he works, that's for another day.I can't mention it here because I might demand it.But a lot of people know him.That's what he does for another day.

But who is he doing this for?Is this for the administration?

It's for the administration.Now, it's under Duterte's administration.

So you're categorically stating that your yacht, Happy Life, didn't leave Manila Port?

Yes.

And there's proof of this in the register of the Manila Yacht Club?Yes, they can check the record.

So that's it, I checked there.I didn't check it anymore, as long as it has a release, I'll connect it.Another thing, from Batangas to Manila, Davao, it's too far.It's like Hong Kong.

Actually, there's an allegation that someone took a helicopter.So, from Manila to Batangas, your yacht took a helicopter from Batangas to Davao.

It's impossible.He said it's impossible because my yacht didn't leave.You can't use a helicopter that far.From Batangas to Davao, it's too far.It's too far.You can't use a helicopter.

So have you talked to Senator Bato?No.When was your last communication?

Senator Bato I know Happy life.Pinapadal ako, maski maninasunugan, maski oposisyon na nagrarally, pinapadal ako eh.Talaga nagpapakain ako.

So kailan po ang last communication ni Sen. Batoc?

Wala, yun lang.Which would be around what year?Ilang taon na po?Taon, taon na.

Okay.So meron naman po sinasabi si former Sen. Antonio Trillanes that Do you agree with former Senator Trillanes that Senator Bato should not be allowed to leave the Senate?

If the Senate changes, the truth will no longer be known.So I am asking our fellow countrymen to pray for the truth to come out by protecting the 13 heroes, the Senators, and the 25 who voted for no.So I believe in their courage that they did not vote because in favor of impeachment

How do you know that this happened?

I have two congressmen there, congressmen and congresswomen.So they know everything.I didn't get any information from them, from other congressmen because I have a lot of friends there.

So they are the ones who told you?

Yes, the ones who paid.But this administration, the Supreme Court didn't prohibit for -barrel.

Alocaballs.

Alocaballs.Force by force, kakasuan nila lahat.The people involved there, the public works and IOS, and the executive.Who is the executive?Bongbong Marcos.So he's the mastermind.

Those two.If he continues with his threat, that he's saying, why did all of them close down?The whole busband didn't close down.

So, do you think there will be no more convictions?Or is it just a case build -up?

That's why Senator Laxson called it, Plotted Gates of Corruption and Plotted Gates of Hell, when I was invited.

Now that there's a change in Senate leadership, do you think you can still be called to the Blue Ribbon Committee investigation?And do you have any news on who will replace you as the new chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee?

No, there's no reorganization yet.So, I don't believe that I was invited because they're all stopping me. I volunteered because I went to Senator Laxson because I believed in him because he had a word of support.That's why I went to him.He scheduled me for April 14.But on April 7, I submitted the affidavit.On April 6, he sent a letter and I received it on April 7, same day, at 9 .30 in the morning, it was cancelled.

The hearing was cancelled.

How can I submit?I was still there at the Senate.I went there, there were no people.I was going to the Yacht Club to eat.After eating, I was going to Alauna.I was told that I was at the house and it was cancelled.

So it was cancelled first.And then Senator Naxon said, because the epidemic did not submit.He said in his letter, it's clear, when he cancelled, he said, Energy emergency.

Maybe it's because of our energy crisis.But if now, there's a change of leadership, will you be able to report if Senator Rodante Marcoleta will be replaced as the Blue Ribbon Chairman?

I don't know.But I think they'll be the first to report.I just heard that the first to report is the Peace Bench.

So baka wala pa pong hearing?

Baka wala pong hearing.

Oo.Kung si Senator Rodante Marcoleta ang maging bagong Blue Ribbon Chairman, paligin niyo po papatawag niya yung alleged 18 Marines?

Iyon ang mga testigo.Iyon malalaman ng sinong mastermind.Ayaw nila ang administration, ayaw nila malalaman ng taong bayan sinong mastermind.Dahil kasi sinungaling sila yan, liwanag.Iyon lang ang announcement ng umbusman.Kakasama namin si Martin Romaldes.

Martinum and others are retiring.So, it's just a coincidence.

Let's go back to Senator Bato de la Rosa.The Office of the Solicitor General recently filed their comment to the Supreme Court where they said that they're asking the Supreme Court to reject Senator Bato's request to block the international arrest warrant against him.Do you think that Senator Bato should just surrender himself?especially if he's unable to get a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court.But before you answer this question, we'll have to take a short break.At the forefront, we'll be right back.

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Welcome back at The 4th Front.We continue our conversation with former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Chavit Singzon.Manong Chavit, the office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to reject Senator Bato's appeal or request to block the international arrest warrant from the ICC against him.What should Senator Bato do should the Supreme Court fail to grant a favorable ruling?

I don't know, but they're doing everything they can to get rid of 13 because they want to control the Senate so they can cover up the truth.The only way is to get rid of the majorities now.So I'm appealing to all the Filipinos to pray Balang matanggal sa 13 na heroes.To me, they're heroes.Dahil doon mo lang malalaman ngayon yung katotohanan.Eh yung KAS administration headed by Senate President Tito, pinagtatakpan nila lahat eh.

Pero binamadali nila yung impeachment.Agad -agad, having the Senate President Tito, politici namin.

Didn't you think that the change of leadership has something to do with impeachment?To block the impeachment?

No.What I know is that they just want to bring out the truth.

In the impeachment trial?

No.The truth of everything.So it goes beyond the impeachment?Yes.

The change of senate leadership?

It also has something to do with that?All.They investigated the flood control.I'm just talking about plant control here, but almost the department has an anomaly.So they don't want to know who masterminded it.And I think they should investigate first.

Whoever has a crime, they will investigate it.

Is there any news that could replace the new Senate president, if there is a change in the Senate leadership?be Senator Wynne Gatchalian or Senator Migzubidi.Do you think they're capable of also having a Senate that will find the truth?

So it really needs to be released to the Senate.If they steal it, we don't have any hope of finding out the truth.

You don't think that Senator Migzubidi or Senator Wynne Gatchalian could be neutral and objective?

None.Whoever the administration gets, they can talk about it.

So if it's going to be replaced, you think it's because of the administration working behind the scenes?Yes.

They're doing everything.That's why Montul released it.I was connected so that the NBI would raid me.They would raid me every day.They couldn't get anything from me.I've been calculating for a long time.

So, that was the plan.He said he was going to pay me back.He also complained to me.The plan was that I would be raided by the NBI.I would be connected and raided by the NBI.

The payment that you're talking about, that you're both talking about, what is that?Is it related or has a connection to the administration?

Yes.So, someone ordered Ramon Tolpo.They're welcome to do anything to me.As long as they don't plant.

What else can they plant on you?

For example, if they rain, they'll just leave it there.I don't want them to rain, it should be transparent.The cameras should be on.All of their companions.Not just the ones who eat.in the Senate.

I didn't send the NBI there.They just made us do it.

What is your advice to Senator Bato?Do you think he should surrender himself?para president and vice president.Meron po ba kayong usapan na?

Na ikaw walang Iranian president?Tumawag sila kako salamat pero wala akong intention tumakbo niyan kako.Ayaw akong tumakbo.Baka hindi na nga ako tatakbo eh.Kung hindi tong klaseng politics natin baka hindi na.So never, ever since wala akong panahilip na maging vice or president eh.

So you're categorically saying that you won't run for vice president?No.So that movement, no one told you about it?

No, I don't know about it.The people who requested it are from Mindanao.They're trying to force me, but I won't run.

Who do you think could be Vice President Sara's running mate?

I don't know.It's a decision of Vice President Sara.

The impeachment of Vice President Sara, the trial, might already start by this week.Do you think the case against her is strong?

What I know is that their witnesses are being destroyed.like for example, Wang and the Congress, like Madriaga, he's a professional scammer, a professional extortionist.I'm also a victim.

Do you know Madriaga?

Yes, I went to his house, they asked for 10 million because he said he has a video.They even went out, he said he was with the PSG President Noynoy.So nung nahalata ako, pinahuli ko lang sila.May mga armas.So nanghuli naman po?

Nagkakaso po ba from the time?

Pinakilasuhan ko.

Oo.Ano nangyari doon sa kaso po?

Eh, nung tumagal lang tumagal, may nangkikusap na pabayaan na lang at nang makaawa.Eh, hindi naman ako interesado, so okay lang ako.Pinabayaan ko na.

A pinadismiss mo na po?

Hindi ko pinadismiss, pero pinabayaan ko na lang.

Hmm, okay.

Ganun ang ginawa nung madriaga.Talagang professional nang scammer, extortionist.When I caught her crying, she almost died.

So you know each other?

Yes, we know each other.

But let's go to something lighter.You have a photo that went viral.In a dinner, you were with a young woman.She looks like in her 20s.You were holding hands.Is that your new girlfriend?

No, I'm not.I'm just with her.There's nothing wrong with that because I'm a man. I'm just courting her.

So you're just courting her?You're courting her?You're courting the person in the picture?I think it has 7 million views or more.

But I'm just friendly to everybody.So you don't have a girlfriend now?

You don't have a girlfriend now?

Wala.

Naghana pa.At least for those who are listening na mga single din.And finally po, Manong Chabit, what would be your advice to Senator Bato?He's considered to be at large right now.

San man siya na ro 'n, stay firm.Atsaka, hindi man dapat padalasa, ang gaganda ang mga batas natin dito.Bakit natin padalasa?Is the government that weak?Even former President Duterte was kidnapped.He didn't have a warrant of arrest then.

The warrant of arrest was issued later, after.But it shouldn't have been.It should have been here.Now, President Duterte has no enemies because they are now sending witnesses.If it's here, we can see everything.We have justice.

And President Marcos himself said that he will not recognize the ICC.He said it himself, before it was repeated.So I don't understand what BBM is saying.Sometimes he will say it, but he won't.He will say it, but he won't change it.He will say it, but they will continue.

Because of the greatness of what they did, what the people did, that's where they will return, because it will continue.And if we don't force them now, well, we will force them in the future.us, those kinds of people.They steal a lot.You can see that they are the ones who steal, they are the ones who sell.

Thank you very much, Manong Chavit, and it's good to hear your insights today and your statement about your yate.

Oh, yes.It's very easy to check.

Yeah.Thank you so much again, Manong Chavit.

Thank you.

All eyes are on the Senate, with senators expected to convene into an impeachment court and tackle the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.But there are rumors of another leadership change at the upper chamber.Meanwhile, Senator Bato De La Rosa remains at large.As the country watches the Senate navigate both political turmoil and legal challenges, the credibility of our institutions and the rule of law are being tested again.Be informed, be insightful of the news.I'm attorney Karen Gimeno.

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