Getúlio Vargas Getúlio Vargas Getúlio Dornelles Vargas (; 19 April 1882 – 24 August 1954) was a Brazilian lawyer and politician, who served as President during two periods: the first was from 1930–1945, when he served as interim president from 1930–1934, constitutional president from 1934–1937, and dictator from 1937–1945. After being overthrown in a 1945 coup, Vargas returned to power as the democratically elected president in 1951, serving until his suicide in 1954. Vargas led Brazil for 18 years, the longest of any President, and second in Brazilian history only to Emperor Pedro II among heads of state. He favored nationalism, industrialization,
Ricky Vargas to run to avoid being cited in contempt by court despite the election head's view that the two are ineligible. Vargas secured a 24–15 victory over Cojuangco for the post of POC President ending the latter's long tenure. Vargas officially began his term on March 5, 2018 when he took his oath before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in the Malacañang Palace. The first board meeting under Vargas' tenure was held the day after where his predecessor turned over the POC flag to Vargas. He is the grandson of Jorge B. Vargas, who served as president of POC's predecessor, Philippine Amateur