Social media personality Kier Garcia, more popularly known as Fhukerat, has sparked discussion online after sharing a reflective post about the harsh reality of today’s digital environment.
In the now-viral post, originally from Jeff Writes, the message emphasized how social media has become unsafe due to relentless bashing and hate comments.
The accompanying art card featured the images of Emman Atienza and Ivan Cezar Ronquillo, both of whom died by suicide after facing intense online criticism.
The card read: “Social media is no longer a safe space.”
It also includes: “People now are getting worst and toxic in online platforms. For the sake of trending content, click baiting, clout chasing, they would ruin, invalidate, and judge someone without cosidering what it would make the person feel.”
The post comes as Fhukerat continues to face online backlash following her denied entry incident in Dubai, which has dominated discussions for days.
On November 21, Fhukerat released a statement explaining her version of what happened in Dubai.
According to her, airport officers informed her that the issue was a passport identity mismatch, not her appearance or behavior.
“The reason why I wasn’t allowed to enter Dubai is not because of my clothes, my makeup, or my noise,” she said.
“The officer told me, ‘It’s because your identity does not match your passport.’ When you look at me, I look like a woman, but my passport says ‘male.’ That’s the only reason.”
She added that the officer assured her there was “nothing wrong” with her gender expression but told her they had to follow regulations.
Beauty brand CEO and online personality Queen Hera, who brought Fhukerat along on the trip, has publicly disputed the influencer’s explanation.
Hera said she was forced to speak up after receiving heavy backlash from netizens accusing her of abandoning Fhukerat in Dubai.
According to Hera, she was upset that instead of clarifying the situation, Fhukerat uploaded reaction videos about Miss Universe 2025, leaving Hera and their companions to face the criticism alone.
Hera claimed that Fhukerat was stopped even before reaching the immigration counter.
“At the very end of the line — not even at the immigration desk — she was blocked,” Hera said.
“Why do you think that happened? We wouldn’t reach this point if we knew how to take accountability.”
Hera detailed several incidents where she allegedly had to warn Fhukerat to “behave,” beginning at the Philippine airport, where Fhukerat reportedly boasted to immigration officers about being a “famous influencer.”
Upon arrival in Dubai, Hera said the influencer continued being loud, even shouting “Welcome to Dubai!”, drawing attention from other travelers.
She also claimed that while on the train to the immigration area, Fhukerat entered the female restroom, which may have been caught on the airport’s extensive CCTV system.
Before they reached the immigration counter, Fhukerat was already held aside by officers.
After Hera passed through immigration, she learned through companions that Fhukerat had been detained. When she asked to return, officers did not allow her.
When Hera inquired if Fhukerat could change her clothes, the officer reportedly refused further discussion, saying: “This is not about the outfit — this is about national security.”
“‘Do not ever come back to Dubai again’ — that was what they told her,” Hera said, sharing that she was shaking while hearing the decision.
As the issue escalates, Fhukerat has been receiving strong reactions from social media users. Among the comments were reminders to practice accountability, respect others, and uphold proper behavior when traveling abroad.
As of writing, Fhukerat has not released any new statement addressing Queen Hera’s claims or the additional criticisms being raised against her.
LionhearTV remains open to publishing Fhukerat’s response should she release one.
