President, First Lady pay off Nora’s debts and expenses—PCO exec
National Artist money benefits have limits. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paid off Nora Aunor’s debts and other outstanding bills.

This was stated by Analisa Puod, senior undersecretary for operations and strategic communications of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), this Sunday, April 27, 2025, to the media.

In a report by GMA News Online, Puod said that President Bongbong Marcos himself paid for some of the expenses of the late Filipino icon.

First Lady Lisa Araneta-Marcos also gave her personal money.

Puod clarified that it was not the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) that paid Nora’s hospital bills but the Office of the President and the President himself.

The Office of the President covers Nora’s hospital bills because she is a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, but it has a limit of P750,000 per year.

Because Ate Guy, a nickname for Nora, was confined to a private hospital, the total bill is greater than the set limit that the Office of the President can cover.

“Aside from what she gets as a National Artist, the couple gave personal money,” Puod added, referring to President Marcos and the First Lady.

“Because Nora Aunor is in a private hospital, the bill is huge, which they can no longer cover.

“It’s not just the hospital bill. There are also other debts and other expenses, they say, from PBBM’s personal money.”

The PCO official did not elaborate on how much and what the First Couple paid.

OTHERS in the industry HAVE CHIPPED IN
PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) learned that, before the President and First Lady took action, there were industry insiders—individuals and companies—who had already agreed to provide financial assistance to Ate Guy’s family.

Perhaps this was the right thing to do.

With Ate Guy’s passing, stories of his generosity to the needy emerged.

Directors, screenwriters, fellow actors, and other witnesses spoke about the various voluntary assistance Ate Guy provided to fans, crew, and fellow actors while he was still alive—both during his peak and even during his decline.

The eulogies at his funeral recounted the times when, even though he had nothing left to draw from his own pocket, if he had to lend what he felt was worth giving, he would do it.

Even Nora’s own family told them that money was not important to the mother.

Some witnesses to her career said that a lot of money passed through the hands of the Superstar in her more than fifty years as a recording artist, actress, TV host, and concert performer. Many benefited from this and there were even those who took advantage of it.

But there was no trace of anger in Nora’s heart, which was also due to her deep belief in God.

Now that people are saying goodbye to the one and only Superstar, it seems they are returning her generosity when she was still alive.

It will be recalled that Ate Guy passed away on April 16, 2025.

Presidential Kindness: President and First Lady Offer to Pay Off Nora Aunor’s Debts—Netizens Call Out Her Children in Silence

Manila, Philippines — In a move that stunned both supporters and critics, the President of the Philippines and the First Lady have made a compassionate and bold gesture: they have officially announced their intention to cover all outstanding debts and personal expenses of Nora Aunor, the country’s revered “Superstar.”

The announcement came during a private meeting with close family friends and government officials, where the First Lady reportedly grew emotional hearing about the financial difficulties the legendary actress has quietly endured over the years.

“She is a national treasure. We cannot allow her to live in distress, especially after all she has contributed to Filipino culture and pride,” the First Lady reportedly said.

A Hero’s Deserved Dignity

Nora Aunor, now in her twilight years, has remained largely out of the public spotlight in recent months. Quiet murmurs of her mounting medical costs and unpaid obligations have circulated online, but no formal confirmation had ever been released—until now.

The President’s offer was not just one of financial aid but of national respect, aiming to restore the dignity and comfort of the woman whose voice and talent once brought a nation to tears.

Whispers Turn Loud: Netizens Question Her Children

But as the country applauds the First Family’s generosity, social media has begun humming with uncomfortable questions.

“Where are her children in all this?”
“Why did it take the President to step in?”
“This is heartbreaking. A mother should be cared for by her own.”

While many comments remain cautious and respectful, the tone is clear: a quiet wave of blame is being cast at Nora’s children, some of whom have had complicated public relationships with her.

One viral tweet read:

“We love the Superstar, but this is a wake-up call for those closest to her. You don’t wait for the government to do what family should have done long ago.”

A Complicated Legacy

To be fair, Nora Aunor’s family dynamics have never been simple. Decades of fame, misunderstandings, and career pressures have reportedly caused emotional distance between her and some of her adopted and biological children.

Still, the public sentiment is clear: Nora Aunor deserves better.

A Nation’s Duty, A Family’s Reflection

As the President and First Lady step up to shield the Superstar from hardship, Filipinos are left to reflect—not just on Nora Aunor’s contribution to art and film—but on how we, as a society and as families, treat our elders once the applause fades.

In the end, perhaps this isn’t just a story of government generosity. It’s a mirror held up to a family, and to a nation, asking: “When our legends grow old… who takes care of them?