MANILA – The common-law wife of deputy National Security Adviser Luis 'Chavit' Singson has filed a complaint against the former Ilocos Sur governor for reportedly beating her up last week after she was allegedly caught in the company of another man.

Singson faces raps for violating Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act after he and his bodyguards allegedly beat up the complainant, Rachel 'Che' Singson, and her male companion.

The assault reportedly took place in Che’s Quezon City apartment, which is being rented by Singson.

Singson said he has five children with Che.

In an interview over dzMM on Wednesday, Singson said it was the second time he caught his wife in the company of a younger man.

“Last year, nahuli ko ito, iba ang kasama, isang actor na bata,” Singson said.

He, however, forgave Che this January and agreed to her request not to separate. He said he even rented her an apartment beside his Corinthian Garden residence in Quezon City.

“For the sake of the children…sabi niya ‘p’wede ikuha mo na lang ako ng apartment d'yan sa tabi ng bahay’,” said Singson.

Monitored by bodyguards

But after that first alleged indiscretion, Singson said he had his wife’s movements monitored by his bodyguards.

“So pinamonitor ko ulit at nahuli ko. Ibang lalaki naman ngayon,” he said.

Singson said he confronted the two inside Che’s apartment, and this led to the reported assault.

He, however, would not say directly whether he ordered his bodyguards to do the beating or whether he participated in the assault.

“Basta nabugbog sila at naparusahan,” Singson said.

Singson said Che should consider herself lucky to have him for a husband.

“Ang ibang lalaki diyan, pag nahuli nila ay pinapatay. Ako nga mabait, hindi ko pinatay. ‘Yong first time, siyang nanloko hindi ko [siya] ginalaw, pinalayas ko lang,” he said.

Singson is a known political warlord. He was instrumental in causing the downfall of former President Joseph Estrada when he accused him of accepting collections from the illegal numbers game, jueteng.