"Unwelcome" na rin sa lalawigan ng Bohol ang drag queen na si Pura Luka Vega kaugnay pa rin ng kaniyang panggagaya sa Black Nazarene at paggamit sa "Ama Namin remix" sa kaniyang kontrobersiyal na drag art performance.
Mababasa sa Facebook post ni Bohol Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite ang pagdeklarang "persona non grata" kay Vega nitong Martes, Agosto 22.
Ayon sa post, ang desisyon ay sa pangunguna ng bise gobernador at sinang-ayunan ng sangguniang panlalawigan ng Bohol.
Mababasa, "Upon initiative of the Hon. Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol declares "Pura Luka Vega" as Persona Non Grata in the Province of Bohol during the August Body's Regular Session today. Hereunder is the draft of the SP's Resolution presented in today's regular session."
"Where as, Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known by the pseudonym 'Pura Luka Vega,' is a 33-year-old individual from Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte;"
"Whereas, Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente gained widespread attention due to a video that went viral, depicting his dance routine at a bar, wherein this video, he portrayed Jesus of Nazareth while dancing to a remixed version of the prayer 'Ama Namin,' thereby causing offense to a significant number of Catholics not only present but also across the online community;"
"Whereas, the portrayal of religious figures in a manner that is disrespectful or offensive to the religious sentiments of individuals and communities is not conducive to promoting harmony and mutual respect within our society;"
"Whereas, the Province of Bohol values its diverse population and aims to uphold respect for all religious beliefs, traditions, and practices;"
"Wherefore, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol in session duly assembled to – Declare Mr. Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as "Pura Luka Vega," a Persona Non Grata in the Province of Bohol;"
Dagdag pa, "...that this declaration is not intended to limit or infringe upon the individual's rights, but rather to express the Assembly's strong disapproval of actions that promote disrespect and disharmony within the community; FURTHERMORE, to furnish copies hereof to all concerned, for information and appropriate action."
Matatandaang sa isang video, sinabi ni Vega na "wala umano siyang pakialam" kung madagdagan pa raw ang listahan ng mga lugar o lalawigan sa Pilipinas na magdeklarang persona non grata sa kaniya.
Bago ang Bohol, nadagdag na rin sa listahan ang Lucena City at Mandaue City naman sa Cebu.