A civic group member hangs a banner showing a defaced picture of U.S. pop star Lady Gaga on a wall to call for the cancellation of her concert, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 23, 2012. Lady Gaga's April 27 concert in Seoul is being banned to minors under the age of 18 by the Korea Media Rating Board, as the Gender Equality Ministry considers one of her songs to be performed at the show as "inappropriate" for minors. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
MANILA, Philippines—About 70 Christian youths in the Philippines have chanted “Stop the Lady Gaga concerts” at a rally calling for the singer’s shows in Manila next week to be cancelled.
Members of a group called Biblemode Youth Philippines said Friday that they are offended by Lady Gaga’s music and videos, in particular her song “Judas,” which they say mocks Jesus Christ.
Protest leader and former Philippine Congressman Ben Abante says his group plans to file a case against Lady Gaga and concert organizers if she sings “Judas” at her Manila gigs Monday and Tuesday.
Former Manila Mayor Jose Atienza says the singer and organizers can be punished for offending race or religion.
Lady Gaga scrapped an Indonesia concert following protests there from conservative Muslims.