Geraldine Roman, na-offend sa ginawang "Ama Namin" drag performance ni Pura Luka Vega: "Umayos kayo"

- Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman took offense with the viral "Ama Namin" drag performance of Pura Luka Vega

- The solon said that as a Catholic, she felt offended

- In a text message that she sent to ABS-CBN, she asked what the said performance contributes to the LGBT rights

- She also said, "Umayos kayo" considering that such acts do not help their cause for being accepted and treated as equals

Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman found the "Ama Namin" drag performance of former Drag Den contestant Luka Pura Vega to be offensive, saying that being offended by it was actually an understatement.

"As a Catholic, I feel offended," the solon said in a text message that she sent to ABS-CBN.

As per the report, the representative reminded everyone that the freedom of expression is not an absolute right, and also asked what the said performance can contribute to the rights of the LGBT.

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She also said that one's rights ends where the rights of others begin.

"Your rights end where the rights of other begin. Umayos kayo," she said, further highlighting that such acts do not help their cause for being accepted and treated as equals.

The Bataan rep also gave a message to all Catholics, saying that she was also hurt by it but also appealed to everyone not to regard every member of the Community as the same as the one in the video.

In Philstar's report, the CBCP condemned the said performance and called it as an act of disrespect towards God.

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri also warned of a possible case against the drag queen due to the said performance, GMA reported.

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Geraldine Roman is a Filipina politician, and she is currently the Representative of Bataan's 1st district. She is also the first transgender that was duly elected to the Philippine Congress.

Whamos Cruz uploaded a vlog featuring the baptism of his son, Meteor Cruz. The episode shows Meteor’s preparation at home with his parents, his travel time in the car, and his arrival at the church. Meteor was calm and relaxed in the arms of his parents as the priest baptized him. The celebrity family then bonded and took photos with the child’s godparents which include Cong. Geraldine Roman, Sachzna Laparan, and Doc Yappy.

Meteor Cruz, the son of Whamos and Antonette, was baptized at a Catholic church and Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman was one of Meteor’s godparents. Cong. Geraldine welcomed Meteor to the Christian world and promised to guide him every step of the way. The congresswoman also thanked Whamos and Antonette for inviting her to be one of Meteor’s godparents.

Source: KAMI.com.gh