The tribute was grand as it was solemn with La Aunor’s flag-draped coffin resting on a bed of white flowers with her National Artist medallion blending with the colors of the Philippine flag.

The death of Ate Guy has filled our social media feeds with exactly the history that her Noranians live off, and it is one that too many of us failed to appreciate while she was alive, more focused as we were on the controversies and issues.

Perhaps Imee and Sara deserve each other. Both failed to be amply rewarded for their contributions to Bongbong's election victory in 2022. In the midterms, the president and his allies have become their adversaries.