He attempted to have the November 2016 elections postponed by the Pasig Regional Trial Court to allow for dialogue between his camp and Cojuangco's but failed.

Given the latter fact, Vargas and Tolentino anticipated that they will be disqualified again though Elizalde allowed the two 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.

[7] Vargas officially began his term[8] on March 5, 2018, when he took his oath before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in the Malacañang Palace.

[12][13] It was also alleged that there was an overpricing of supplies provided by Asics, the official outfitter for athletes representing the Philippines in the Southeast Asian Games.

[14] The International Olympic Committee has urged Vargas to meet with the board to address the issues raised against him.

[19] He is the grandson of Jorge B. Vargas, who served as president of POC's predecessor, Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation.