After being declared persona non grata by several local government units, Pura Luka Vega received well wishes from TV host Kim Atienza, while expressing his hope that they would comprehend the “deeply offensive” nature of their “Ama Namin” drag performance. Pura Luka, also known as Amadeus Fernando Pagente, who identifies as non-binary and prefers the pronouns they/them, expressed their disappointment at being judged and declared persona non grata without any dialogue. In a screenshot shared by INQUIRER.net, Kim Atienza addressed Pura Luka in the comments section, acknowledging that they haven’t met yet but sincerely wishing them well. However, he emphasized the need for them to develop empathy and understand the offensiveness of their “art” to the majority of Filipinos. Atienza pointed out that it is not about drag or gender, but rather the disrespect towards Jesus and his prayer that is deeply revered. He also shared this comment on his Facebook page, captioning it with the message of hating the sin but loving the sinner as Christians are taught. Pura Luka faced backlash for their allegedly blasphemous portrayal of Jesus Christ in viral videos. As a result, they were declared persona non grata by Manila City, Bukidnon, General Santos City, Floridablanca, and Toboso. Despite the consequences, Pura Luka stands firm and refuses to apologize, stating that their actions were simply part of their artistic expression.
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