Negros Occidental town declares Pura Luka Vega persona non grata
PURA LUKA VEGA – The controversial drag queen has been declared “persona non grata” in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
“Persona non grata” is a Latin term that translates to “an unwelcome person.” It refers to an individual who is not accepted or welcome in a particular country, organization, or social circle. When someone is declared persona non grata, they are typically banned from entering or staying in that specific jurisdiction or community due to their actions, behavior, or affiliations that are deemed undesirable or harmful. This declaration is often made by a government or authority to express disapproval and protect the interests of the host country or group.
It was just last month that the local government of General Santos City declared Pura Luka Vega, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, “persona non grata.” Based on the report on “State of the Nation” by GMA News, GenSan stressed that what Pura Luka Vega did “clearly offended” the Christian community.
This time, Toboso, a town in Negros Occidental passed a resolution to declare the controversial drag queen “persona non grata.” On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Councilor Richard Jaojoco passed SB RESOLUTION No. 146 series of 2023, declaring Amadeus Fernando Pagente, a.k.a. PURA LUKA VEGA, as “PERSONA NON GRATA.” According to the councilor as per the report of Inquirer.net, he was offended by Pagente’s actions, which seemed to disrespect God.
To recall, the drag queen gained widespread attention when a video of him performing a remix version of the Filipino Lord’s Prayer, “Ama Namin,” while dressed as Jesus Christ went viral. This performance drew criticism from the public, including senators who found it offensive, disrespectful, and blasphemous.
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