Lady Gaga rocked the Philippines on Monday, defying critics and state censors as thousands of fans, many of them dressed as outrageously as she was, roared their approval.

I’m not a creature of your government, Manila

Despite the protests of conservative Christians and warnings by state censors, Lady Gaga declared “I’m not a creature of your government, Manila”.

She then belted out her controversial song Judas, which her Filipino critics have labelled as blasphemous.

The audience tweeted photos of the US pop phenomenon wearing a full-length yellow dress inspired by Philippine national costume as she and a dance crew gyrated for the song Born This Way − a gay anthem.

Officials who monitored the first show on Monday found no violations of the permit terms banning nudity, blasphemy, and lewd conduct.

In fact, the star was allowed to hold a second concert in Manila yesterday night after state censors ruled her 'provocative' act was within legal bounds.

Up to 40,000 fans called “little monsters” in the Catholic-majority nation paid as much as 15,840 pesos (€288) each to watch the US singer.

Her world tour, The Born This Way Ball, has been dogged by controversy in Asia.

Yesterday, Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of violence from Islamic hardliners.

Indonesian police have said they would not issue a permit for the June 3 show after objections from Islamic groups, but the promoters say they are still fighting for a way to stage the event.

“If the show does go on as scheduled, I will perform the BTWBall alone,” she said.

It was not clear what the US pop diva meant by saying she would perform solo.