Chavit Singson And His 5 Golden Lessons

“If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.”

Business Mogul. Philanthropist. Public Servant.

Our very first Ninong, Luis “Chavit” Singson, is no stranger to the multi-hyphen phenomenon.

If you are wondering how Ninong Chavit reached his stature, consider yourself lucky, Inaanaks!

Today, listen from the man himself as he opens his treasure trove of knowledge and experience.

Here is Ninong Chavit, the great man from Narvacan, wants you to know:

Credibility is your best currency

“Credibility ang hindi dapat mawala sayo… Kapag walang credibility, walang maniniwala. Kung ano ang sasabihin mo, iyon ang gagawin mo. Kung ano ang sinasabi mo, iyon ang mukha mo.”

As long-time public servant, Ninong Chavit knows the importance of staying true to your word.

When he ran for Congress in 1987, he vowed to bring development to his hometown. Once in office, he authored Republic Act No. 7171 or the Tobacco Excise Tax Law – a law granting benefits to provinces and municipalities that produce Virginia type tobacco. Aside from Ilocos Sur, among the beneficiary provinces of his law are La Union, Ilocos Norte, and Abra

To date, he considers the passage of Tobacco Excise Tax Law as among his greatest achievements.

Inaanak, are you worthy of other people’s trust? Can people count on you?

The key of persistence

“Kapag may nakita akong opportunity, tinututukan ko at hindi ko binibitawan.”

In a world where distractions abound, Ninong Chavit shines as bright and as consistent as a diamond. He rarely deters from his course and focus. And if something doesn’t develop the way he thinks it will, he turns to his backup plans.

Ninong Chavit credits his can-do attitude to his parents. He witnessed their hard work of raising eight (8) kids, and later on, managing family businesses such as a construction company.

Determination is truly in his DNA.

Inaanak, do you give up quickly?

Choose kindness

“My policy after elections is reconciliation. Lahat ng nakalaban ko sa pulitika, magkakasama na kaming lahat.”

His life as public servant is nothing short of sensational.

For Ninong Chavit, politics is not for the onion-skinned. He believes a certain kind of discipline is needed to remain open to scrutiny and criticisms. Otherwise, you will gain adversaries along the way.

If you ask him his secret to staying strong in politics – he offered the hand of reconciliation to his political rivals, including the Crisologos and the Estradas.

He always chooses unity, and works for the country’s progress.

Inaanak, do you let kindness win?

Service above self

“Hindi pa tapos ang aking ginagawa, mayroon akong gustong maachieve pa.”

Perhaps you might think: What brings joy to a person as accomplished as Ninong Chavit?

He believes that the more he gives, the more he stands to gain purpose. Whether in office or not, he continuously helps people. He sends deserving students to school.

And he plans to do more. He aims to create more decent and fulfilling jobs. Also included in his list is the industrialization of his hometown.

Inaanak, do you know your purpose in life?

Your health matters too

“Kung anong kinakain natin, dapat maingat tayo.”

To keep up with the demands of his work, Ninong Chavit maintains healthy eating habits.

He skips sugary beverages. He favors vegetables and fish over pork.

Health is truly wealth for him.