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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Celebrities devider Alfred Vargas gives back to his 'solid friends' fans club

Alfred Vargas gives back to his 'solid friends' fans club

Published Jul 10, 2023 03:02 pm

Councilor Alfred Vargas of Quezon City (Facebook)


Celebrities have busy schedules. Yet many of them have shown their passion for being charitable. So it becomes truly wonderful when they find the time to connect and create unforgettable moments for those who admire them. On July 16, actor-politician Alfred Vargas announced that he will hold a special anniversary celebration with his fans club, known as solid friends, at SM Novaliches in Quezon City. "Ito yung fans club ko ever since. My solid fans established it on July 4, 2005, panahon ng Encantadia. They have supported me kahit noong baguhan pa lang ako. They believed in me anuman ang panahon. From 20 members noong simula, ngayon 40K members na," Alfred said. (This is my fans club ever since. My solid fans established it on July 4, 2005, during 'Encantadia' days. They have supported me even when I was just a beginner. They believed in me regardless of the season. From 20 members at the beginning, now we have more than 40K members.) Alfred added: "Later on, nag evolve na rin into a community volunteer organization na siya na tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan. May mga yearly projects kami like Zumbayan, linis-barangay, youth concert, leadership trainings, medical missions, at marami pang iba." (Later on, it has evolved into a community volunteer organization that helps those in need. We have annual projects like Zumbayan, linis-barangay, youth concerts, leadership training, medical missions, and many others.) "Swerte ako dahil meron talaga akong supporters na nandyan para sa akin through my ups and downs in life," he said. (I'm lucky because I really have supporters who are there for me through my ups and downs in life.) Alfred also said that his brother Cong. PM is also a member of solid friends. "Actually, siya ang pinakaunang solid friend ko since pinanganak siya. Idol niya kasi si kuya niya ever since. Siya ngayon ang official president ng solid friends." (Actually, he was my first solid friend since he was born. His idol is his older brother ever since. He is now the official president of solid friends.) Alfred said that he is excited to host the 38th Star Awards for Movies at the Manila Hotel on July 16. "Super enjoy ko maghost. Maraming hindi nakakaalam, I’m always invited to host different kinds of events. I love celebrating special moments and gatherings ng mga tao. I’m also a trainer din kasi. I train young leaders and aspiring professionals who want to excel in their respective fields," he said. (I really enjoy hosting. Many people don't know, I'm always invited to host different kinds of events. I love celebrating special moments and gatherings of people. I'm also a trainer. I train young leaders and aspiring professionals who want to excel in their respective fields.) Alfred said that he learned hosting from the King of Talk Boy Abunda. "I was part of the first batch of his hosting workshop. Sa kanya ko talaga natutunan ang hosting na may sincerity at katuturan. One of the lessons, I remember, is that if you want to be a good host, you must first become a good and genuine listener. Pakinggan mo ang taong kausap mo at dun mo makikita ang puso niya," he added. (I was part of the first batch of his hosting workshop. It was from him that I really learned hosting with sincerity and sense. One of the lessons, I remember, is that if you want to be a good host, you must first become a good and genuine listener. Listen to the person you are talking to and there you will see his heart.)
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