Content creator Bea Borres has sparked another round of online controversy after jokingly advising young women to choose a wealthy, well-connected partner if they cannot avoid having sex, prompting criticism that her remarks promote materialism and an unhealthy perspective on relationships and parenthood.

The comments came in a Facebook video posted on October 28, 2026, in which Bea was unboxing her new Chanel bag while appearing alongside her former boyfriend and the father of her child, Meray Yamada. What began as a lighthearted luxury unboxing quickly became a subject of debate after Bea offered what she described as advice to young women.

In the video, Bea initially encouraged young women to avoid romantic relationships and sexual encounters.

“My advice to young women are ’wag mag-boyfriend, huwag makipag-esmiringhoy,” she said.

However, she followed it with a more provocative suggestion.

“Or kapag makikipag-esmiringhoy kayo at hindi n’yo maiiwasan… makipag-esmiringhoy kayo sa nepo baby,” Bea continued, pointing toward Meray.

The term “esmiringhoy” is a playful slang expression referring to sexual activity, while “nepo baby” generally describes someone who benefits from family wealth, connections, or influence.

Bea then connected her advice to the possibility of having a child with a financially privileged partner.

“So that kapag nakipag-esmiringhoy kayo ng nepo baby tapos may bunga and then he leaves you in toughest time mo, puwede kang mag-demand,” she remarked.

Although delivered in a joking manner, her statements drew criticism from viewers who questioned the message being communicated to younger audiences.

Among those who publicly criticized the video was teacher and content creator Mikee Brosas, who questioned the implications of turning relationships, financial support, and parenthood into comedic content.

“Sino naman kasing matinong tao ang gagawing business model at joke ang exploitation, child-leveraging, at hyper-materialism? Sobrang kadiri ng ganitong clout-chasing mindset,” Mikee stated.

Mikee also characterized Bea’s remarks as “very toxic,” “anti-women,” and “out-of-touch.” For the educator, the issue went beyond Bea’s choice of words. Mikee argued that the advice appeared to frame romantic relationships and the responsibilities associated with raising a child as financial opportunities. The criticism reflected concerns about how such statements might be interpreted by young viewers, particularly when presented by a social media personality with a sizable following.

The controversy also renewed discussions about Bea’s relationship with Meray, with whom she shares a child named Hopea. Their relationship previously attracted public attention after Bea became pregnant and the two separated.

More recently, Meray has appeared in Bea’s social media content, with Bea making jokes about featuring him in videos to generate income for their child’s expenses. While some viewers recognize the comedic nature of their interactions, others have expressed discomfort over what they perceive as the commercialization of their personal relationship.

The same commenter questioned Meray’s renewed presence in Bea’s content, referring to his reported absence during her pregnancy. Other netizens criticized Bea’s repeated use of the term “esmiringhoy,” arguing that jokes about sex and relationships had become too prominent in her videos. However, these reactions represent individual opinions and do not establish the actual nature of Bea and Meray’s private relationship or parenting arrangements.

The online backlash also brought up Bea’s reported falling-out with her former close friend, actress Andrea Brillantes, also known as Blythe. Several social media users speculated that the friendship had deteriorated because of Bea’s renewed association with Meray. Some even claimed that Andrea had blocked Bea on social media because of the situation.

However, the specific reasons behind any reported distancing between the two have not been independently established, and the circulating comments should not be treated as confirmation of what happened between them. The discussion nevertheless illustrates how Bea’s latest controversy has reignited public interest in her personal relationships beyond the original video.