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Drag artist Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in Laguna
Drag artist Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in Laguna
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 15, 2023 10:29 AM PHT
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Updated Aug 15, 2023 10:55 AM PHT

MANILA -- The Laguna Provincial Council has approved a resolution declaring drag artist Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega persona non grata in the province.
MANILA -- The Laguna Provincial Council has approved a resolution declaring drag artist Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega persona non grata in the province.
The declaration was made against Vega over his controversial "Ama Namin" performance last month.
The declaration was made against Vega over his controversial "Ama Namin" performance last month.
"We have successfully declared Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente aka Pura Luka Vega as persona non grata in our beloved province," Laguna board member Christian Niño Lajara shared through a Facebook post Monday.
"We have successfully declared Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente aka Pura Luka Vega as persona non grata in our beloved province," Laguna board member Christian Niño Lajara shared through a Facebook post Monday.
"... it is our duty to uphold the values of respect and dignity towards our fellow individuals. We should not tolerate any attacks or disrespect towards our cultures and beliefs," he added.
"... it is our duty to uphold the values of respect and dignity towards our fellow individuals. We should not tolerate any attacks or disrespect towards our cultures and beliefs," he added.
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The local official noted that the resolution which was unanimously approved by members of the Laguna Provincial Council, is a reminder to everyone that "being a celebrity or personality should never be an excuse to offend or insult our traditions and beliefs."
The local official noted that the resolution which was unanimously approved by members of the Laguna Provincial Council, is a reminder to everyone that "being a celebrity or personality should never be an excuse to offend or insult our traditions and beliefs."
"By declaring Persona Non Grata, we are reminding everyone that being a celebrity or personality should never be an excuse to offend or insult our traditions and beliefs. The province of Laguna stands united with other local governments in expressing our dismay and disappointment,by declaring through a resolution that Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente is Persona Non Grata. Thank you all, and let us continue to promote a peaceful community with respect for one another," he shared.
"By declaring Persona Non Grata, we are reminding everyone that being a celebrity or personality should never be an excuse to offend or insult our traditions and beliefs. The province of Laguna stands united with other local governments in expressing our dismay and disappointment,by declaring through a resolution that Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente is Persona Non Grata. Thank you all, and let us continue to promote a peaceful community with respect for one another," he shared.
Aside from Laguna, Pagente was earlier declared persona non-grata in the local governments of Cagayan de Oro, Manila, General Santos, Floridablanca in Pampanga, Toboso in Negros Occidental, and the province of Bukidnon over the performance.
Aside from Laguna, Pagente was earlier declared persona non-grata in the local governments of Cagayan de Oro, Manila, General Santos, Floridablanca in Pampanga, Toboso in Negros Occidental, and the province of Bukidnon over the performance.
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Here's Where You Can Stream the 97th Oscars Live
Here's Where You Can Stream the 97th Oscars Live
Metro.Style
Published Feb 24, 2025 09:40 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 24, 2025 09:46 PM PHT

Disney+ is bringing the 97th Oscars® live and exclusive to Filipinos on Monday, March 3rd. Experience every star-studded moment as Hollywood’s biggest names gather to celebrate the best in film.
Disney+ is bringing the 97th Oscars® live and exclusive to Filipinos on Monday, March 3rd. Experience every star-studded moment as Hollywood’s biggest names gather to celebrate the best in film.
Streaming directly from the Dolby Theatre® at Ovation Hollywood, the event kicks off with the red carpet at 7:30 AM PHT, followed by the awards ceremony at 8:00 AM PHT. Hosting the prestigious night for the first time is Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien.
Streaming directly from the Dolby Theatre® at Ovation Hollywood, the event kicks off with the red carpet at 7:30 AM PHT, followed by the awards ceremony at 8:00 AM PHT. Hosting the prestigious night for the first time is Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien.

Stay tuned for the 15 nominations across The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios), content brands (Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Documentary Films), and platforms (Disney+ and Hulu).
Stay tuned for the 15 nominations across The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios), content brands (Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Documentary Films), and platforms (Disney+ and Hulu).
These are the 97th Academy Awards nominees now streaming on Disney+
- Inside Out 2 (Pixar Animation Studios) – Animated Feature Film
- Sugarcane (National Geographic Documentary Films) – Documentary Feature Film
- Elton John: Never Too Late (Disney Branded Television) – Music (Original Song) ("Never Too Late")
- Alien: Romulus (20th Century Studios) – Visual Effects
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios) – Visual Effects
- Inside Out 2 (Pixar Animation Studios) – Animated Feature Film
- Sugarcane (National Geographic Documentary Films) – Documentary Feature Film
- Elton John: Never Too Late (Disney Branded Television) – Music (Original Song) ("Never Too Late")
- Alien: Romulus (20th Century Studios) – Visual Effects
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios) – Visual Effects
In cinemas
A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures) – Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Costume Design, Sound (the movie is coming to Philippine cinemas on February 26, 2025)
A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures) – Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Costume Design, Sound (the movie is coming to Philippine cinemas on February 26, 2025)
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- A Real Pain (Searchlight Pictures) – Actor in a Supporting Role, Writing (Original Screenplay) (A Real Pain is now showing exclusively in Ayala Malls)
- A Real Pain (Searchlight Pictures) – Actor in a Supporting Role, Writing (Original Screenplay) (A Real Pain is now showing exclusively in Ayala Malls)
The replay of the 97th Oscars will be available on Disney+ immediately after the live streaming.
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