Pura Luka Vega, the drag artist whose performance of “Ama Namin” went viral, finds themselves in legal trouble once more. This time, the arrest came after a Quezon City court issued a warrant for three counts of the same offense. The complaint originated from three churches affiliated with the Philippines for Jesus Movement. Rod Singh, … Read more
In the recent development, #PuraLukaVega publicly shared the dismissal of the case against her by the local court. The renowned drag artist became embroiled in controversy following her drag performance to a remix of the “Ama Namin” (Our Father), a central prayer in the Catholic tradition. Despite being involved in several complaints, Pura Luka Vega … Read more
On October 6, drag artist Pura Luka Vega was arrested and detained due to his controversial performance of the “Ama Namin”. It was an attempt to give voice to the concerns of his heart, but it resulted in accusations and nearly two days of imprisonment. However, her imprisonment lasted only two days after her friends … Read more
The well-known drag artist Pura Luka Vega has been released on bail, according to a report from the Manila Police District Station 3. Her arrest on Wednesday, October 4, sparked a deep-rooted discussion and ignited a debate concerning the freedom of art and religion. Pura Luka Vega, a recognized icon in the local LGBTQ+ community, … Read more
In a unique glimmer of hope, “Drag Den” director Rod Singh has launched ways to contribute to Pura Luka Vega, and they announced that they had raised over P500,000 in donations by Friday afternoon. Pura Luka Vega achieved her bail goal on Friday, October 6, but she will remain in police custody as the court … Read more
Netizens and various sectors are advocating for the freedom of expression of drag queen Pura Luka Vega, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, after sparking controversy due to his impersonation of “Jesus Christ.” Recently, Pagente was arrested at his residence in Sta. Cruz, Manila on October 4th by members of the Manila Police District … Read more
In a strong condemnation, Ice Seguerra criticized the arrest of one of their fellow LGBTQIA+ community members, Pura Luka Vega, a well-known drag artist. According to Seguerra, this is just proof of how outdated and antiquated the laws in the Philippines are. On their Facebook page last Thursday, October 5, Seguerra expressed their concern about … Read more
As of 12:00 PM today, donations totaling more than P421,252.88 have been collected from kind-hearted individuals in support of Pura Luka Vega. This amount will be used for Pura’s bail and the expenses related to her mother’s flight from the province to Manila. Currently, a sum of P75,000.00 is required for Pura’s bail to secure … Read more
Pura Luka Vega faced the Department of Justice for the third time due to the ongoing legal issues surrounding her viral performance of “Ama Namin” while dressed in full drag queen attire. Pura explained, “I attend in drag to normalize the art of drag in public spaces as well as educate and share queer experiences … Read more
A netizen referred to Pura Luka Vega’s visit to the Department of Justice in Quezon City wearing a full drag queen costume as “iconic with a purpose.” Most people are aware of the legal cases Pura Luka Vega is facing following her controversial performance of “Ama Namin” where she wore a Nazareno-inspired outfit and danced … Read more