In recent years it became a trend
of sorts for showbiz personalities in the Philippines to render some service to
the country in an official way, if not necessarily in politics. Many an actor
from any of the major networks has proudly announced becoming reservists in the
Armed Forces, some even gaining elite qualifications doing so. But sometimes a
solid education may be all that is needed. Kapuso actor Alfred Vargas has already
been serving as the inaugural Representative of Quezon City’s 5th
District since 2013, but he was able to find time to push his educational
achievements further, leading to his latest academic triumph.
The Philippine Star reports that Alfred Vargas has recently
completed his post-graduate studies at the University of the Philippines,
earning a Master’s Degree in Public Administration for that institution’s class
of 2021. The actor-politician posed a photo of himself in UP post-graduate garb
on his official Instagram page this past Sunday, July 25. The achievement was
notable considering that Vargas graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Ateneo
some two decades ago, and his studies for the MPA degree had not only Alfred’s
duties as actor and QC 5th Rep for Congress to consider, but also
the logistical nightmare for academia that the pandemic has wrought.
One can thank the latter (or not)
for forcing Vargas’ graduation from UP-NCPAG to be held virtually. Of course,
as the Kapuso star relates, there was still excitement even as he sat in front
of his laptop during the virtual commencement, though it also gave him time to
reflect. “Education is important but its true value is in using what you
learned for the benefit of others,” Alfred wrote on captions, citing his other
Alma Mater (ADMU), for teaching him that philosophy. He would go on to thank
his mother for inspiration, his fellow batch-mates and fans for their support.
Aside from his incumbent Congressional
term, Alfred Vargas has also served on the Quezon City Council from 2010 to
2013, as stated on his IG post. His over a decade of public service would only
be enhanced by his new Master’s degree in his estimation. But aside from that,
the actor also has his hands full in his latest project as a Kapuso, being one
of the cast members for the upcoming series “Legal Wives,” premiering right
this Monday, July 26 on GMA7’s Primetime slot.
Image from Philippine Entertainment Portal
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