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Actor-turned-politician Alfred Vargas touched the hearts of many netizens when he made an appreciation post for his late mom, Atty Susana Dumlao Vargas on his Instagram.

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The former Encantadia star enumerated on his post the many accomplishments that Atty. Susana achieved in her life.

He wrote, "She was the epitome of beauty, brains, humility, and integrity.

"She was the typical probinsyana from Surigao who had very humble beginnings but never let anything hinder her from reaching her dreams of helping others and making a positive impact in society as a woman and as a public servant.

"After graduating from San Nicolas HS in Surigao, she took her pre-law in UP Diliman then law in Ateneo. She ended up in gov't service for 30 years, serving 4 presidents."

Alfred also shared the last words of his mom to him before she died six years ago.

"She succumbed to the big C in 2014. She was 66 years old. Her last words to me were, “Alfie... compassion, integrity, and competence.”

He added that his mother was one of the reasons he got into public service.

"She always had this special way of inspiring me by way of being an example and through simple, and yet, powerful words.

"She's one of the main reasons why I am in public service."

The congressman ended his post by reminding everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to spend quality time with their parents while they are still around.

"To all of you who still have your parents with you today, you are all very lucky. Take advantage of your time together.

"Be together. Talk about anything under the sun. Have coffee. Laugh. Bond. Tell them how much you love them."

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Remembering my mom on a Sunday afternoon, Atty. Susana Dumlao Vargas. Got this yearbook photo from my sister's @easterbunny225 viber message. Mom is the one on the upper lefthand corner of the page. She was the epitome of beauty, brains, humility, and integrity. She was the typical probinsyana from Surigao who had very humble beginnings but never let anything hinder her from reaching her dreams of helping others and making a positive impact in society as a woman and as a public servant. After graduating from San Nicolas HS in Surigao, she took her pre-law in UP Diliman then law in Ateneo. She ended up in gov't service for 30 years, serving 4 presidents. She succumbed to the big C in 2014. She was 66 years old. Her last words to me were, “Alfie... compassion, integrity, and competence.” She always had this special way of inspiring me by way of being an example and through simple, and yet, powerful words. She's one of the main reasons why I am in public service. To all of you who still have your parents with you today, you are all very lucky. Take advantage of your time together. Be together. Talk about anything under the sun. Have coffee. Laugh. Bond. Tell them how much you love them. #vargasnapagibig #covidreflections

A post shared by Alfred Vargas (@alfredvargasofficial) on May 17, 2020 at 2:16am PDT

IN PHOTOS: Alfred Vargas and his picture-perfect family