In a heart-wrenching statement that silenced rumors and speculation, Matet de Leon, one of the most recognized adopted daughters of the late National Artist Nora Aunor, finally broke her silence about the real cause of her mother’s passing — and what she revealed left many fans in tears.

💔 “I Owe It To Her. The World Deserves to Know.”

In an exclusive interview aired earlier this week, Matet appeared composed but visibly emotional. With a voice full of pain and sincerity, she addressed the questions that have loomed since the news of Ate Guy’s passing shook the nation.

“She was tired. Her body was tired. But she never stopped fighting,” Matet began.
“I’ve been quiet all this time because I wanted to protect her peace. But now, I owe it to her and to all of you who loved her, to tell the truth.”

😢 A Silent Battle: The Health Struggles Behind the Legend

Matet revealed that Nora Aunor had been battling multiple complications related to her long-standing health conditions — including respiratory issues, kidney problems, and a weakened immune system from years of overwork and emotional toll.

“She didn’t want the world to see her suffering,” Matet admitted.
“Even in pain, she smiled. Even in silence, she showed strength.”

🙏 She Chose Dignity Over Drama

According to Matet, Nora Aunor refused to make her health a spectacle. She continued to support projects, meet fans, and engage in causes she loved, despite struggling in private. Even her closest loved ones were instructed not to post about her condition.

“Her only wish was to be remembered for her work and her love for her fans — not for her sickness,” Matet said.

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💬 Netizens Flood Social Media with Love

After Matet’s emotional statement aired, social media was flooded with tributes, tears, and messages of support. Fans from across generations honored Ate Guy’s humility, bravery, and legacy.

“She died a legend. But she lived as a humble queen.”
“Matet’s words just made me cry. We didn’t deserve Nora Aunor — but we’re lucky we had her.”

🌹 “Now You Can Rest, Mama.”

The most moving part of Matet’s message came at the end, when she spoke directly to her late mother.

“Ma, now you can finally rest. No more pain, no more pretending to be strong. Thank you for everything. Mahal na mahal kita.”

Matet De Leon on mom Nora Aunor: ‘I won’t talk to her again’
The rift between Nora Aunor and her daughter Matet De Leon continues to grow, especially after the latest issue over business.

Last December 4, Matet couldn’t hold back her frustration upon learning that her mom has decided to sell a product that directly competed with hers.

“All of a sudden, I was shocked, my mother released a direct competitor to my product. I knew I had a product like that,” she lamented on her Instagram.

“Honor thy father and mother. How? How can I do that now?” continued Matet. “Ay, I’m an adopted child.”

The actress was adopted by Nora and her then-partner, actor Christopher de Leon. Also adopted are her siblings Lotlot, Kenneth, and Kiko. Her brother Ian is the only biological child of the couple.

She also disclosed that someone told her to just resell her mom’s products despite her business being established first.

In an interview with Ogie Diaz, Matet revealed that it was her youngest brother Kenneth De Leon who told her so.

“‘My sister said, ‘[Why don’t you just resell mommy’s products?” Our youngest told me,” she said.

Matet shared that had they been upfront with her and consulted her about the idea from the beginning, she may have considered doing so.

“Maybe I would have done that if it had been discussed,” she said.

As it happened, Matet felt betrayed because they went behind her back to create a competing product. She admitted that it was upsetting to find out that her brother and his girlfriend also worked with Nora on creating the products.

“All I know is, they hid it from me because my brother’s girlfriend — both of them — were involved in the planning,” she explained.

Adding insult to injury was the fact that she wasn’t even informed of the plan, despite being with said girlfriend prior to the revelation.

“Why didn’t you tell me if you didn’t intend to tease me?” she questioned. “I’m still with my girlfriend because they’re moving so close to home… They’re looking at me in the eyes of the guy like nothing is happening.”

In another Instagram post, Matet further explained exactly why she was upset.

“I will clear this out for the blind ones. It’s not about the products,” she stressed. “What hurts me is not the product, it’s what he did himself.”

When the story broke out, there were many who hurled hurtful words towards her and her siblings.

“Whenever mommy does something wrong, even if we don’t speak, you beat us. Why is that?” she questioned.

After years of this, Matet said that she has learned to become numb to the bashing.

“It doesn’t hurt me anymore — what they’re saying — because no. 1: they don’t know the truth. No. 2: they’re just there for the circus of all of this,” she explained.

Still, there were those who sympathized with Matet and supported her products. While Matet was grateful that her items sold out, it was bittersweet because she felt it came “at the expense of [her] relationship with [her] mother. ”

The rift between Nora and her children has been going on for years, and this issue is just one of many. Matet said that while bits and pieces of their story have come out, the public still does not know the full extent of it.

Matet and her siblings have been subjected to criticisms over their conflict with their mom, and have been called ungrateful. Matet begged to disagree.

“I’m still paying the debt because there’s so much you don’t know,” Matet revealed. “‘When that happens, everything will be ruined.”

She said as much in her own vlog.

“It’s not going to be fixed because I don’t know how you can do that to your child. It’s so hard for us siblings,” she said. “It’s just over and over again.”

“It’s like we’re tied up, like we’re being slapped by all of you [that] we’re not worth having as an adoptive parent,” she added. “We can’t tell you what we’ve been through because mommy will be ruined.”

Matet clarified that she had no intention of speaking ill of her mother, and that she accepted Ogie’s invitation simply to air her side of the story. However, she did admit that while she still loves her mother Nora, she couldn’t see how things can still be patched up between her and her mom.

“I won’t talk to her again,” Matet stated. “It seems to me, I’ve done everything.”

Nevertheless, Matet maintains respect for her mother and wishes her good health.

“She can still expect respect from us and silence on matters that shouldn’t be discussed,” promised Matet. “‘That’s her health I pray for every day. We don’t want anything bad to happen to [her].”