Tonight at the #NKKLK event, more than seeing my sister PLV, I have witnessed why we need to fight. ‘Offense’ is one thing, but its entirely another to be put to jail for your art. I have seen my community and how Drag — beyond the reality TV and entertainment, is a PROTEST. Now more than ever, it meant something bigger. Drag Artists are not just dolls or clowns in a pretty dress. We are an expression borne out of the systemic oppression of the members of the LGBTQ+. We bend gender because too many a time, our gender has been used to abuse and discriminate. We have our own interpretations of ‘faith’ because God’s love has been weaponized to inflict more hate and suffering. Pura Luka Vega, was a living testimony of that. If we can enjoy Queens lipsyncing against each other, can you really watch comfortably knowing anyone of them can go to jail for ‘crossing a line’? While ironically, a policeman can point a gun to a civilian in a road rage and walk freely? PH still reeks of bigotry and discrimination. But tonight, I saw a community embracing and comforting each other. A group of souls filled with passion and kindness. A congregation founded in love. It is such a shame a lot of people won’t see past their bigotry and judgement. Thank you to all the organizers, the artists, the attendees and everyone. It was truly a silver lining. In the words of Mrs. Tan, ‘ang sining ay dapat maging malaya at mapagpalaya.’ Drag is NOT a crime. #AcquitPuraLukaVega
An international human rights specialist said Pura Luka Vega should not be charged and that lawmakers in the Philippines should move to ensure that religious beliefs cannot be misused to deny free expression in the country. https://t.co/sqACSoXiPM
“Kung nag-sorry na lang kasi siya.”
You don’t get the point, do you? Pura Luka Vega got arrested and is facing a lawsuit because some people’s belief was hurt. Pura did not steal millions of funds nor has they murdered anyone.
Your belief should not be the standard for justice.
With the crown in sight, our Season 15 Queens weighed in on who they think is taking it home! 👑
The #DragRace Grand Finale airs TONIGHT at 8/7c on @MTV! 👠