The “Cuddle Weather” Backlash: In 2022, Mika Salamanca faced criticism for tweeting “Cuddle Weather” while Typhoon Paeng was causing damage and affecting many people. Since people were struggling because of the storm, her post seemed careless and insensitive. Mika quickly deleted the tweet and apologised on Facebook. She also shared donation links to help typhoon victims and asked news sites to focus on sharig helpful information during such times.
The Vape Scam: In early 2025, Mika Salamanca and her business partner, Paul Jefferson Vivas, were accused of failing to deliver vape products despite receiving large down payments. Mika, the COO of Flare, and Vivas, the president of Apex Pacific Corp., promoted the products in 2024, but it was later revealed that Apex lacked the required PS License and FDA certification, which made the products illegal. Customers like Anthony Garcia, who paid ₱366,000, and Angelica Ambos, who paid ₱106,000, reported not receiving their orders or refunds. Senator Raffy Tulfo later launched an investigation and confirmed the company’s lack of permits and raised concerns about possible government involvement.