[1] Nas Daily was subject to controversy, after Whang-od's grandniece Grace Palicas alleged that he did not obtain proper consent from the elder tattooist for the online course.

The incident has received attention from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) which maintains that prior consent is needed from the entire Butbot tribe of which Whang-od is a part of, for the online course.

[8] In response, Nas Daily released a 22-second video showing Whang-od, joined by niece Estella Palingdao, use her thumbprint to sign a contract.

[5] On August 8, 2021, Nas Academy Philippines announced that it would stop its operations until further notice while it works with the NCIP to "ensure that all proper processes are followed".

The meeting was adjourned with a shared meal hosted by Buscalan barangay captain Leon Baydon as a sign of healing and reconciliation according to the customs and tradition of the community.