The phrase “GEHLEE IS A WOMAN” and the hashtag #WomenAreNotTrophies trended on Philippine social media on Tuesday, November 10, amid criticisms over remarks made by fellow housemates about “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0” housemate Gehlee Dangca.
The online campaign gained traction following a conversation between housemates Raheel, Anthony Constantino, and Ethan Benares involving the nickname “dinosaur,” which Raheel reportedly uses to refer to fellow housemate Calix Esguerra.
In the circulating exchange, Raheel remarked, “My dinosaur playing the long game, bro. Look at them,” while Anthony responded, “My dinosaur losing, bro.”
The two also made comments about Ethan's expression, with Anthony saying that he was merely resting. Ethan then responded that star players also needed rest.
The conversation drew criticism from some viewers, who interpreted the remarks as suggesting a competition among male housemates involving Gehlee.
Several supporters expressed concern that the remarks appeared to treat the female housemate as a prize or trophy rather than an individual with her own choices and boundaries.
In response, fans amplified the phrases “GEHLEE IS A WOMAN” and #WomenAreNotTrophies, calling for respect for Gehlee and women's autonomy.
The campaign emphasizes that women should not be treated as objects of competition, entertainment, or possession.
The hashtags appeared among the top trending topics on X (formerly Twitter) in the Philippines on November 10, according to social media trend-tracking records.
Meanwhile, the controversy comes days after another incident involving Gehlee and Calix during a romantic-drama screen test on November 4.
During the acting challenge, Calix unexpectedly kissed Gehlee's hand without first asking for her permission, prompting discussions among housemates and viewers about consent and personal boundaries.
Calix later apologized to Gehlee and admitted that he should have asked for her permission before making the gesture.
Gehlee accepted his apology and forgave him.
