Tuesday Vargas, matapang na sinagot ang nagsabing laos sya at “komedyante lang”
- Tuesday Vargas hit back at critics who have attacked her personally in response to her political posts on social media
- The comedian and actress questioned why some commenters resort to profanity, insults, and ad hominem attacks instead of engaging in discussions about public issues
- Vargas defended comedy and entertainment as respectable professions while emphasizing that she is a Filipino citizen with the right and responsibility to speak about good governance
- She also stressed that her livelihood was earned through honest work and declared that she would continue speaking up for what she believes is right for the country
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Tuesday Vargas has addressed the harsh comments she regularly receives on social media because of her political posts, questioning why discussions about public affairs have increasingly turned into personal attacks and insults.
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The comedian and actress shared a lengthy statement addressing the people who have criticized her online, particularly those who have attacked her profession and questioned why she expresses political opinions.
Vargas began by quoting some of the comments she said are frequently directed at her.
“Komedyante ka, dyan ka na lang”
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“Laos! Sinong nagbigay ng trabaho dito?”
“Patawa ka Tuesday. Bayaran!”
According to Vargas, such remarks are commonly found in the comment sections of her political posts.
“Iyan po ang madalas na sinusulat sa comment section ng aking political posts,” she said.
She then pointed out what she considers an irony in the behavior of some of her critics. Vargas observed that some people who post harsh or profane comments use profile images or banners showing themselves inside churches, displaying Bible verses, or embracing their families.
“Karamihan sa mga nagmumura sa akin, niyuyurak ang pagka tao ko, yung default pic nila at banner ay nasa simbahan sila, bible verse or di naman kaya kayakap ang kanilang pamilya,” she wrote.
“Napaka ironic na ang holier than though ng page pero ang bastos ng bibig.”
Vargas also said she immediately blocks troll accounts, including those she identifies as chatbots or AI accounts. However, she said her reaction is different when the person behind the criticism is someone she knows personally.
She noted that some of those who attack her are people from the entertainment industry whom she previously knew as decent individuals.
“Yung ibang troll, chatbots, AI accounts blocked agad. Pero yung mga totoong tao, iba pa nga sa inyo mga kilala ko talaga, mga artists, mga dating maayos naman- BAKIT ANG BABASTOS NA NG BIBIG?” she asked.
Her central concern was whether political disagreement still allows room for respectful conversation.
“Hindi po porket ginawa na pong normalan ang mura ng idolo nyong pulitiko ay gagawin nyo na. Wala na bang lugar sa maayos na diskurso nang walang ad hominem?” Vargas said.
Vargas also pushed back against the idea that being a comedian somehow prevents her from participating in conversations about national affairs.
She emphasized that comedy is a legitimate profession and that entertainers are workers who contribute to society through their craft.
“Ang pagiging komedyante ay disenteng trabaho—pinapatawa natin ang tao at nagtatrabaho tayo nang tapat,” she said.
At the same time, Vargas made a distinction between her profession and her identity as a citizen.
“Pero bago ako naging komedyante o artista, mamamayang PILIPINO MUNA AKO.”
She argued that citizenship comes with both rights and responsibilities, regardless of a person’s occupation.
“May karapatan at tungkulin ang bawat Pilipino—anuman ang propesyon—na magsalita, magtanong, at humingi ng good governance,” Vargas continued.
For her, political disagreement should be addressed through arguments rather than attacks on a person’s character, career, or livelihood.
“Kapag personal na pambabastos at panlalait na lang ang sagot sa mga usaping pambayan, maliwanag na nawalan na ng lohikal na argumento,” she said.
Vargas also addressed accusations surrounding her financial situation and livelihood. She emphasized that she has worked for what she has and does not believe she owes strangers an explanation for the things she has earned.
“Saka isa pa ho- HINDI KO HININGI ANG LAHAT NG MERON AKO. PINAG TRABAHUHAN KO ITONG MAAYOS AT MARANGAL,” she declared.
She added that she normally would not feel obligated to explain her finances or personal circumstances to people online, but felt compelled to respond because of the accusations being made against her.
“Wala akong obligasyong ipaliwanag sa kahit kanino ito pero sa tema ng pang aakusa sa akin online eh parang kayo ang bumahay sa akin ah?” she wrote.
Vargas identified herself not only as an artist but also as a mother and breadwinner.
“Ako ay artistang Pilipino, nanay at breadwinner ng pamilya,” she said.
She maintained that the money she has earned came from her own work and that she considers her livelihood clean and honorable.
“Bawat sentimo na sinubo ko sa bibig ko ay galing sa aking pagod at malinis ko itong natamo taliwas sa gusto nyong ipa labas.”
She reiterated that working as an artist or comedian does not diminish a person’s rights as a citizen.
“Ang pagiging artista/komedyante ay isang malinis na trabaho. May karapatang bumoto, magbayad ng buwis, at magpahayag ng opinyon ang sinumang manggagawa sa Pilipinas,” Vargas stated.
Toward the end of her message, Vargas made it clear that criticism would not discourage her from speaking about causes she believes in.
“Hinding-hindi ako mahihiyang magsalita para sa tama at para sa bayan.”
She once again returned to the issue of personal attacks, arguing that resorting to insults can signal the absence of a substantive response.
“Kapag pambabastos at panlalait na sa propesyon ang sagot, ibig sabihin ubos na ang argumento,” she said.
Vargas concluded with a direct statement about the principles she says guide her political expression.
“Pro-Filipino at Pro-Good Governance ako—walang bayad ang malasakit sa bayan.”
While Vargas acknowledged people’s right to express their views, she called for a distinction between political criticism and attacks that demean a person’s humanity or profession.
Tuesday Vargas is a Filipino entertainer who has remained active in the Philippine entertainment industry since the late 1990s. Her career has covered multiple creative disciplines, including acting, comedy, and music. She appeared in films such as Here Comes the Bride and also became the frontwoman of the dance-punk band Top Junk. In television, Vargas has taken on hosting duties and served as a resident judge on major Philippine networks. Her work across different forms of entertainment has established her as a versatile personality whose career has spanned several decades.
KAMI previously reported that Tuesday Vargas expressed solidarity with ABS-CBN employees affected by the network’s latest retrenchment program. In sharing her support, she looked back on the important role many of the workers had played throughout her more than 20-year career. Her message highlighted the professional relationships and experiences she had built with people in the network over the years.
In an earlier report, Tuesday Vargas shared an emotional reflection following the tragedy at Ateneo de Zamboanga Junior High School. The incident resulted in the loss of young lives and left families grieving. Vargas responded to the heartbreaking event by sharing her thoughts in the aftermath, adding her voice to the expressions of sympathy and reflection surrounding the tragedy.
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