Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila RTC

Court clears Pura Luka Vega in 'Ama Namin' performance case

Drag artist Pura Luka Vega, aka Amadeus Fernando Pagente, has been acquitted by the Manila Regional Trial Court over charges of “indecent or immoral plays/shows” under Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.The charges stemmed from Vega’s viral July 2023 performance where he appeared as a Jesus-like figure while dancing to a remix of “Ama Namin” (The Lord’s Prayer). The complaint was filed by …

Manila court acquits drag artist Pura Luka Vega in ‘Ama Namin’ controversy

Drag performer Amadeus Fernando Pagente has been acquitted by a Manila court in the case concerning his controversial performance featuring the Catholic mass song "Ama Namin."

Drag artist Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila court

MANILA, Philippines – A Manila Regional Trial court on Tuesday, June 10, acquitted embattled drag artist Pura Luka Vega of charges of violating Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to Republic Act 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Amadeus Fernando Pagente (drag name: Pura Luka Vega) was sued by various religious groups after a viral video in July 2023 showed him performing the Ama Namin in drag. Article 201 of the Revised Pen…

Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila RTC

Pura Luka Vega, also known as Amadeus Fernando Pagente, has been acquitted by the Manila Regional Trial Court.