In a surprising development, Philippine showbiz was once again stirred up when actress Matet De Leon officially filed a lawsuit against her half-brother – Ian De Leon – for allegedly usurping the inheritance rights related to the assets of her famous mother, “Superstar” Nora Aunor.

Information leaked from a source close to the family, revealed that the incident had been simmering for months but only exploded when Matet could no longer “turn a blind eye” to Ian’s actions that were considered “untransparent” in dividing assets.

💔 Is the family no longer a peaceful place?

Matet, in a quick interview with the media, could not hide his bitterness:

“I never wanted to bring family matters to court, but when justice was trampled, I was forced to speak up.”

According to what was revealed, after the death of a family member (rumored to be the adoptive father), the assets left behind – including real estate, image copyrights and a large sum of savings – were temporarily registered under Ian’s name under the pretext of “keeping them for the family until the procedures are completed.”

However, months passed, Matet said she had not received any clear information about the division. In fact, according to her, Ian had avoided her, not responded to messages and refused to meet in person.

🧾 The “shocking” lawsuit – More than just money
In the lawsuit filed in the Quezon City court, Matet requested an audit of all assets registered under Ian’s name, and a temporary freeze on some assets to prevent them from being lost.

She emphasized that:

“This is no longer about money. This is about trust – and when it was betrayed, I had no other choice.”

Some loyal fans of the De Leon-Aunor family have expressed their disappointment on social media. They believe that “blood relatives should not take each other to court,” but many also stand by Matet, saying she deserves to be treated fairly and transparently.

💣 Ian keeps quiet – or is he preparing to fight back?

While Matet has gone public with the incident, Ian De Leon has remained absolutely silent. However, according to a source close to him, he is preparing a comprehensive rebuttal in court and “will not let his reputation be tarnished.”

Rumors also suggest that Ian is in possession of a new will, signed shortly before his loved one’s death – which appoints him as the primary administrator of the estate. If this is true, the legal battle between the two children of the “Superstar” will be long and extremely tense.

📣 Reactions from family and colleagues
Some old friends of the family, including celebrities such as Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual, have discreetly advised the two to “keep quiet” and prioritize their relationship. But it seems that at this point, the two sides are no longer able to reconcile.

Netizens are clearly divided into two factions. The side defending Matet believes that she has been too patient and that suing is the last step after being ignored many times. The other side believes that bringing family matters to court is “shameful”.

🚨 The story is not over yet…
The court is currently accepting the case and asking both sides to provide evidence within 30 days. The confrontation between Matet and Ian could become one of the most closely watched family lawsuits in the entertainment industry this year.

Who will get justice? And is there any chance for reconciliation between the two children who once stood side by side under the halo of the legendary Nora Aunor?