Singer-comedienne Tuesday Vargas addressed the harsh criticism she received online after openly appealing for job opportunities on social media.
Vargas had posted a message on Facebook asking producers and talent coordinators to consider hiring her for projects. While some netizens praised her honesty and courage, others responded with ridicule, calling her “laos,” “walang career,” and “attitude.”
In a new Facebook post, Vargas said she was not angry at those who mocked her, choosing instead to understand them.
“WALA AKONG PAKE! Pero di naman ako galit, in fact natutuwa nga ako. Mula noong nag post ako na naghahanap ako ng trabaho, ang daming samu’t saring reaksyon akong nakuha sa netizens.”
She acknowledged that while many people showed concern, some responded with hurtful remarks.
“Madami ang nag alala para sa akin pero nakaka lungkot ay may mga ilan din na ang sagot ay pangungutya.
‘Kesyo laos, kesyo attitude, kesyo di mahusay kaya walang karera.’”
Despite the criticism, Vargas said she does not hold resentment toward her detractors.
“Nauunawaan ko po kayong lahat. Hindi naman din ako nag harbor ng ill feelings sa inyo kasi hindi nyo naman din po alam ang buong kwento ko kaya ipagpapa sa Dyos ko na lang ang inyong mga masakit na nasabi sa akin.”
The comedienne stressed that she simply asked for opportunities to work and earn income.
“Uunahin ko pa ba ang pride at ego bago ang maayos na hanapbuhay? I asked nicely and with dignity.
I was not looking for a handout, but instead an opprtunity to use my skills that will produce income.”
She added that she believes the challenges she is facing are part of a lesson in her life.
“Alam kong may tinuturo ang Dyos sa akin sa season na ito ng aking buhay. Mas lalo akong kumakapit sa kanya at lalo pa akong nagsisikap kasi hindi pa din ako natatalo hanggang sa ngayon.”
Vargas also addressed comments mocking her for doing online live selling, saying there is nothing shameful about earning a living through honest work.
“Sa mga nagsasabi ng ‘ay nagla live selling na lang kasi walang career’ – salamat sa inyo.
Lalo akong nagkakaroon ng motibasyong lumaban araw-araw upang ipakita sa inyo na kailan man ay hindi nakaka hiya ang marangal na hanap buhay.”
She also shared a message for fellow breadwinners and people searching for jobs.
“Lord bless all the breadwinners and those seeking for jobs that you will also smile upon them just as you did when I prayed.”
Vargas ended her post by thanking those who have continued to support her and provide work opportunities.
“Salamat sa lahat po ng nagbigay sa akin ng projects at work. Patuloy lang po tayo sa pagganap sa hamon ng buhay. Padayon!”
