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After receiving death threat, Alfred Vargas fears for his family’s life 

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Actor and Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas faced the press on Tuesday to release an official statement regarding an apparent death threat to himself and his younger brother, aspiring congressman Patrick Michael “PM” Vargas.

Patrick Michael Vargas (left) with his older brother Alfred Vargas

On Monday afternoon, a package containing two bullets from an M16 rifle was sent to the office of Councilor PM who is believed to be frontrunning the race for district representative in Novaliches.

“The intention of the sender was clear,” said PM. “In our more than 10 years of service in our district, this is the first time I’ve received a death threat.”

After his brother’s statement, Rep. Alfred appealed for vigilance against all forms of poll-related intimidation and fraud especially since they are facing this kind of challenge where their life is at stake.

“Ngayon ay nahaharap kami sa ganitong klase ng death threat na tinaon pa sa dulo ng kampanya. Nananawagan kami sa aming pamilya, mga kaibigan, at supporters na samahan niyo kaming maging vigilant sa lahat ng uri ng kasamaan, pananakot at pandaraya na ginagawa ng ating mga kalaban ngayong eleksyon,” Rep. Alfred said divulging that their family had been offered a huge amount of money four times already throughout the campaign in exchange for backing out of the elections.

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“Hindi tayo magpapatinag kahit anong pananakot pa ang gawin nila sa atin,” he affirmed.  

A brand new father, Vargas added that much as he is worried for his and his brother’s safety, he will carry on with his candidacy and fight if only to ensure a better future for his son.

“Hindi po natin hahayaang dumanak ang karahasan lalo na’t buhay ng aking pamilya ang nakataya sa usaping ito.

Walang puwang sa District 5 ang mga nagsisiga-sigaang sindikato para makuha lang ang kanilang gusto. Habang papalapit na ang araw ng eleksyon, samahan niyo po kaming protektahan ang ating boto. Tumayo po tayo sa likod ni PM. Let us all stand together to protect PM and District 5,” he ended.  

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