What started as a simple piece of advice has now spiraled into a social media war — and possibly even a legal showdown.

Veteran comedienne and TV personality Pokwang is once again at the center of controversy after she publicly called out the behavior of Fyang Smith’s fans, accusing them of crossing the line by dragging her daughter into the firestorm.

The drama erupted when Pokwang posted what many saw as a gentle reminder to Fyang Smith, the newly crowned Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 winner, to “stay humble” after her rise to fame.

But it didn’t go well.

Shortly after her post, waves of online backlash came flooding in — not just toward Pokwang, but shockingly, also targeting her young daughter. Fans of Fyang began spamming her social media accounts, some of them leaving harsh comments that deeply angered the veteran star.

In a now-viral tweet, Pokwang wrote: “Kayo na ang bida! Pero pag anak ko na ang dinadamay n’yo, ibang usapan na yan! Magkaintindihan tayo sa korte!”
(“You can have the spotlight! But if you’re dragging my child into this, it’s a different story. We’ll deal with it in court!”)

Her words sent shockwaves across Twitter and Facebook, with netizens split between defending Pokwang and calling her out for overreacting. Meanwhile, others are urging Fyang Smith to speak up and calm her fanbase before things spiral further out of control.

Curiously, Fyang Smith has remained silent amid the online chaos. While some fans interpret her silence as maturity, others believe it only adds fuel to the fire. “She’s a public figure now,” one commenter wrote. “She needs to address her fans before someone actually gets hurt.”

This incident highlights once again the toxic side of fandom culture in the Philippines — where admiration sometimes morphs into blind aggression.

As of now, Pokwang has not filed any formal complaint, but she’s made it clear she’s ready if provoked further. Her message to the public: “I can take criticism — but leave my child out of it.”

The internet is buzzing with reactions. Some say, “Pokwang is right. Respect people’s families.” Others are calling out Fyang, “Girl, get your fans in check!” while critics claim this is nothing more than “clout-chasing” from Pokwang. The battle lines are drawn.

As the situation continues to unfold, fans and followers are keeping their eyes glued to Pokwang’s and Fyang’s accounts for the next move. Will there be an apology? Will this end in a lawsuit?