Pura Luka Vega, a popular Filipino drag queen, is now unwelcomed in numerous places across the Philippines.
After General Santos City officially declared the drag artist persona non grata on July 18, many LGUs followed and did the same thing.
Pura Luka Vega Persona Non Grata
Opinions of Filipinos regarding the issue of Pura Luka Vega are divided; some said that the drag artist deserved it, while others claim there's "selective blasphemy."
One of the people who support the drag performer is Rambo Talabong, a Filipino journalist and vlogger.
In his video, he explained that the Philippines has outdated laws about blasphemy. The journalist also mentioned other individuals who said blasphemous statements, such as former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Meanwhile, other Filipinos said that the "Ama Namin" drag performance of Pagente was disrespectful towards the beliefs and culture of Christians.
"Being a celebrity or personality should never be an excuse to offend or insult our traditions and beliefs," said Christian Nino Lajara, a Laguna board member.
Places Where Pura Luka Vega is Unwelcomed
Many cities and provinces already declared Pura Luka Vega persona non grata. Here's the complete list:
- General Santos City (July 18)
- Floridablanca, Pampanga (July 25)
- Toboso, Negros Occidental (Aug. 2)
- City of Manila (Aug. 8)
- Bukidnon (Aug. 8)
- Nueva Ecija (Aug. 11)
- Cagayan de Oro (Aug. 14)
- Laguna (Aug. 14)
When a person is declared as persona non grata, it means that the individual is not welcome in a territory/place.
You can click this link to learn more about it.
