After **Richard Merck**’s shocking revelation that he is **the legal husband of the late Superstar Nora Aunor**, many were surprised, stunned, and of course—waiting for a reaction from those closest to the actress. One of those who were eagerly awaited was Nora’s son **Lotlot De Leon**, who despite the silence surrounding the family tried to answer the public’s question: *What does he have to say about Richard Merck’s statement?*

In a recent interview, Lotlot’s statement was calm but direct:
**“Whether that’s true or not, what’s important is respect for Mama’s memory. Many stories will come out, but not all of them need to be told. As long as we, the family, know who Mama is in our hearts.”**

Although he didn’t directly contradict Richard’s statement, Lotlot’s message was clear—this is not the right time for “shock revelations,” especially since the pain of Nora Aunor’s passing is still fresh.

Lotlot also did not provide further details on whether they really knew about the alleged legally confirmed relationship between Merck and her Superstar mother. But some netizens have expressed their opinions, some agreeing with Lotlot’s silence, while others **demand clarity** on the true state of Nora and Richard’s relationship, especially if there is a legal aspect involved.

Some also said that this might be a **distraction from the true sentiments of fans**, who would rather focus on Nora’s legacy and contribution to the industry, rather than her personal life.

Meanwhile, Richard Merck has still not released any further evidence regarding his statement. Many continue to wait to see if he has any documents or proof, or if this is just another one of those **“stories that have been kept in the dark for a long time.”**

In the end, only one thing is clear: for Lotlot De Leon, the peace and dignity of Nora Aunor in her final moments is more important to protect than to discuss revelations that could **change history—but at what cost

Lotlot De Leon opens up about her relationship with mother Nora Aunor after her wedding

A few days after Lotlot De Leon’s wedding to her long-time boyfriend Fadi El Soury, the actress opened up about her mother, Nora Aunor, in an Instagram post today, December 20. Along with an old photo of her grandmother and mother, Lotlot spoke about the Superstar’s personal issues.

“I’ve thought many times about whether I should talk about the personal things that happened between my mom and me. I thought I probably shouldn’t because even if I say something nice, people will still find fault with me, but I thought I’m not doing this for anyone else but for me and my mother.” was Lotlot’s first statement, which may be referring to Nora Aunor’s failure to attend her wedding last December 17.

The actress recalled the first time she learned about her true relationship with her adoptive mother.

“I found out early on that I was adopted, “Nora’s adopted” is what I often heard back then. I owe my whole life to them and my grandmother…My mom has been through a lot in her life. I saw and witnessed everything she went through. She is strong. She never showed our siblings that she lost hope in life even though we knew she was hurting. She is the most generous person I know. When it comes to our relationship with her. She is a mom. She tried her best to do her duties as a present mom,” Lotlot said.

The actress also admitted that she wanted to be with her mother on important occasions in her life. “I don’t dwell on the events in our lives anymore. But if there’s someone important that I also want to be a part of the important occasions in my life and the lives of my children, it’s him. There are things that are hard to explain but I’m only partly sure. I love him and I know he loves me and my siblings too. And no matter what anyone says about us as a family, we are my siblings and him, and no one can change that.” Lotlot De Leon’s post ended with a heart emoji.

It was no secret to the public that former couple Nora and Boyet adopted Lotlot when he was just a baby. Now, at the age of 47 and with a family of his own, Lotlot has also had communication with his biological parents and siblings, who even attended his wedding.