Social media is on fire once again — and this time, veteran entertainment columnist Cristy Fermin has ignited a storm involving the children of the late Superstar Nora Aunor, particularly Lotlot de Leon, prompting netizens to rise in defense of the grieving family.

Cristy’s Sharp Tongue Strikes Again

In a recent episode of her showbiz commentary program, Cristy Fermin — known for her bold and often biting opinions — made several controversial remarks about the children of Nora Aunor. Fermin criticized Lotlot de Leon and her siblings over alleged internal conflicts, issues surrounding inheritance, and what she described as their “lack of gratitude.”

“Kung hindi dahil kay Nora Aunor, sino ba sila?” Fermin reportedly said.
“Hindi ko nakikita ang respeto — puro pa-victim, puro drama.”

The comments were met with outrage online, especially given the sensitive timing — just weeks after the passing of Nora Aunor, the iconic actress and National Artist of the Philippines.

“Show Some Respect!” – The Public Reacts

It didn’t take long before netizens exploded with backlash, defending Lotlot and her siblings from what many considered an unjustified and disrespectful attack. Social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok became battlegrounds of opinion.

Thousands of comments flooded showbiz pages:

“Let them grieve in peace. You don’t kick people when they’re mourning!”
“Cristy Fermin has crossed the line. This is low, even for her.”
“Lotlot stood by her mother for years. Where were you, Cristy, when the family was hurting privately?”

Even some known personalities expressed quiet solidarity with the de Leon siblings, calling for compassion and privacy as they continue to mourn their mother’s death.

Lotlot’s Silent Grace

Despite the growing noise, Lotlot de Leon herself has chosen to remain quiet and dignified, opting not to directly respond to Cristy Fermin’s remarks. Instead, she posted a brief but emotional message on Instagram days earlier, believed to be in memory of her mother:

“It still hurts. Every day I try to be strong… for her, for us. We love you, Mama.”

Her message, paired with an old photo of her and Nora Aunor, received an outpouring of support, with thousands of fans commenting words of encouragement and admiration.

One netizen wrote:

“Lotlot, you are your mother’s greatest legacy. Don’t let anyone invalidate your love for her.”

Not the First Time… But Was This the Last Straw?

Cristy Fermin is no stranger to controversy. Over the years, she’s clashed with many celebrities — from Claudine Barretto and Heart Evangelista, to Kris Aquino and even Sharon Cuneta. But this latest issue has touched a raw nerve among fans of Nora Aunor, who still regard her children as extensions of the Superstar’s legacy.

Many feel that Cristy’s comments were not just harsh — they were cruel, coming at a time when the family is still reeling from their loss.

“You don’t have to agree with their choices,” one viral comment said, “but at least respect the grief.”

A Call for Decency in Showbiz Commentary

This latest uproar has reignited the debate about the ethics of entertainment journalism in the Philippines. With social media now amplifying every word and opinion, the public seems more willing than ever to call out personalities like Cristy Fermin when they feel a line has been crossed.

Several netizens have started using the hashtag:
#RespectLotlot
#DefendNora’sChildren
#CancelCristyFermin

Even fan pages dedicated to Nora Aunor have begun posting messages in support of her children, reminding followers of the love and loyalty they showed their mother through the years.

Final Thoughts: Mourning in the Public Eye

Losing a parent is hard enough — but doing so under the spotlight of public opinion is a different kind of pain. For Lotlot de Leon and her siblings, their grief has now become part of a national spectacle, one that many believe should never have happened.

In the end, one comment from a long-time Nora Aunor fan may have said it best:

“The Superstar gave us unforgettable performances. Now let us give her family the respect she deserves. Let them heal — in peace

Lotlot de Leon defends herself from negativity: I don’t have any siblings with bad behavior, they are all good people!
Award-winning actress Lotlot de Leon doesn’t want to get involved in the fight between her mother, Superstar Nora Aunor, and her brother, Matet de Leon.

Matet’s anger towards her mother was sparked when Ate Guy competed with and copied her gourmet tuyo and tinapa business. Up until now, it is reported that the mother and son are still not talking about the said controversy after Matet vowed to never speak to Ate Guy again because of what she did to him.

In the previous press conference of the movie “That Boy In The Dark” where Lotlot was one of the cast members, he was asked what he had to say about the scandal involving his mother and sister. “I hope eventually, things will be fixed. It’s just like this, I don’t have any siblings with bad habits.

All my siblings, whether Ian, Matet, Kiko, Ken, they all have very good hearts. Because Mommy (Nora) is also the one who teaches them how to have a good heart,” Balot explained.

He also said, “All my siblings, they are all good people. They are all willing to sacrifice and love… Ian, that pride eats away at him, just to show you that he loves you.

“Matet, even if he cleans the bathroom, he just makes you feel that he loves you. Kiko, the same goes for him, if you need to ask him to do something, or even if it’s not, all he can do, or offer is to listen, to whatever you have to say, he will listen.

“Kenneth is the type when you give him an order, there’s nothing wrong with that,” Lotlot defended those who judged his siblings.

“Sometimes Mommy and I, there are things that we don’t…like, we just understand everything about our children, that’s how he is, eh. So there are things that don’t need to be explained.

“Matet, he knows that we’re siblings, we always… will always be, eh, no matter what the trials are, at the end of the day, we’re still family,” Lotlot explained.

And about his current relationship with Ate Guy, “Whatever I have with my mom is really personal, eh. Only other people want to bring up things, right?

“Whatever I have with my mom is personal. So, I prefer it that way. We, like me, I admit that at first I received such comments, I was a little shocked.

“Because, where does it come from, right? Where does the saying that we are not indebted come from? What do people know about what I have done and not done for my family? Don’t they?” Lotlot explained.