Xian Gaza, a notable social media influencer and self-proclaimed 'Pambansang Marites', has seemingly deactivated his Facebook account in the wake of a heated online dispute involving Dominique ‘Nikki’ Lopez-Benitez and her estranged husband, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez.

The controversy escalated after Gaza defended his friend, actress Ivana Alawi, during a Facebook Live session on May 29, 2025.

In his livestream, which lasted over 14 minutes, Gaza criticized Mrs. Benitez for allegedly bringing Alawi into the marital issues with Mayor Benitez, suggesting that it was unwarranted given the couple's long separation.

Gaza expressed confusion over why Mrs. Benitez would involve Alawi, who was merely a friend of his, in their personal matters.

He stated, "I will use my influence on my media page/vlog to defend my friends when I know they are in the right but have been wronged."

The fallout from the livestream has led to Congressman Javi Benitez, son of the estranged couple, tagging Gaza in a post that has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 50,000 reactions, 12,000 shares, and 6,000 comments.

The post featured a minimalist black background, simply indicating "@Christian Gaza," which has provoked curiosity and numerous reactions from the public.

Netizen comments include expressions of concern about Gaza’s sudden absence from social media, with some speculating whether he is facing legal trouble as a result of his statements.

Comments range from inquiries about Gaza’s whereabouts to humorous remarks about the drama.

Additionally, questions have arisen regarding how Gaza obtained detailed information about the financial assets shared between Mayor Albee and Mrs. Benitez, speculated to be in the range of 17-18 billion Philippine pesos.

As of the latest updates, Gaza’s social media activity remains conspicuously missing, with many followers questioning his disappearance from the public eye.