For Alfred Vargas, words can make or break a person.
This is why the actor would take great pains to correct a misconception about him whenever he gets the chance.
Alfred, who is also Quezon City 5th District representative, received intense criticism, “even death threats,” for his decision to inhibit from voting on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal. He cited “conflict of interest” as a reason not to join the House legislative franchise committee members when they voted on the fate of the embattled media giant.
“People called me names. Nabastos tayo. Until now, people use this issue against me and my movie,” he told Inquirer Entertainment during an exclusive Zoom chat. “I just w…
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