In the days following the passing of National Artist and Philippine cinema icon Nora Aunor, her daughter Lotlot de Leon took to social media to share a deeply emotional letter addressed to her beloved “Ma.”

In her message, Lotlot opened up about the quiet conversations she continues to have with her mother — even in her absence.

“Hi Ma… I find myself talking to you every day, and I know you’re listening,” she wrote, her words heavy with love, longing, and a sense of spiritual connection.

Lotlot revealed that she had already expressed everything she needed to say to her mother while she was still alive, and now holds tightly to the final wish Nora entrusted to her: to look after her siblings and grandchildren.

“Ma, you taught me to be strong — and I’m really trying to live that,” she said. “So many people love you, Ma. So much! I hope you can see it. They all showed up for you and our family, and we, your children, are incredibly grateful.”

She mentioned her siblings — Ian, Matet, Kiko, and Ken — highlighting the unity they now hold even more dearly in light of their mother’s passing.

“Just please keep looking after us, Ma. I know you won’t let us down with the decisions we’ll make as siblings. And because of you, we’ve grown even closer. We promise to take care of your legacy, Ma. We, your children, will carry it forward.”

Ending her letter with tenderness and grace, Lotlot wrote:

“Rest easy, Ma…Your daughter forever, Lot.”