Meet 30 parents of Modern Parenting’s 100 List of 2023
True to tradition, we debut a Modern Parenting 100 List annually. Meet 30 parents who made it to this year’s list!
The Modern Parenting 100 List is back!
For the third year in a row, Modern Parenting is excited to shine the spotlight on these moms and dads who are excelling in their careers, passions, and chosen advocacies, while sharing their interests and unique parenting experiences on their social platforms! All this while raising their families and successfully proving that we can, indeed, have it all!
The Modern Parenting List
Moms
Anna Palabyab Rufino
Anna Palabyab Rufino is a board-certified dermatologist and the Co-Founder of BeautiqueMD. She is married to Raymond Rufino and they have three children: Stefano, Francesco, and Raffaello.
What makes her a modern parent is acknowledging that each of her children is unique and special in their own way. She responds to each of their needs and wants as individuals and she tries her best to instill in them the values of love, kindness, and respect towards themselves, others, and the environment.
Apples Aberin
Apples Aberin is a former model and currently a marketing and public relations consultant. As a mother of two grown-up kids, she believes there is no one-size-fits-all definition when it comes to being a modern parent. However, she tries to communicate openly with her children and encourages them to express themselves and be who they want to be, as long as they are kind and compassionate.
She also recognizes the importance of emotional quotient (EQ) as a key factor in living a well-balanced and happy life. She tries to teach them empathy and resilience, so they can navigate better in today’s rapidly changing world.
Bea Tantoco Reyes
Bea Tantoco Reyes wears many hats as a wife, mom, household manager, and corporate employee. She also sings and carves out the time to take care of herself by doing things that bring her joy and peace.
For Bea, whether you’re a “working mom” or a “stay-at-home mom,” it is a lot of work and things are not as simple as they used to be. Most women take on the full responsibility of raising children, while also making sure they fulfill their dreams. She finds that the mental load is the most challenging. But dads are now sharing the brunt of some of the load, which is great. She believes parents should cultivate this even more.
Bernadette Allyson Estrada
Actress and entrepreneur Bernadette Allyson Estrada is married to Gary Estrada. They have three beautiful daughters who are now in their teens. What makes her a modern parent is she tries to apply a more open approach now that her girls are in their teens and early twenties, therefore she is flexible and willing to adjust and listen to their needs and their concerns.
Bianca King Wintle
Bianca King Wintle is a German-Filipina actress model who moved to Australia and recently became a first-time mom. As a modern parent, her job is to help Sadie reach her full potential in whatever she is inclined to do.
Bianca Roque Brandner
Bianca Roque Brandner is a Personal Mastery and Well-Being Coach with three kids. Being a modern parent for her means respecting, and celebrating the unique strengths and personalities of her kids, guiding them as they make their own choices, and learning from their experiences.
Camille Villar
Deputy House Speaker Camille Villar is a businesswoman, public servant, daughter, and wife. But she holds the title of “mom” closest, as she is a proud and doting mother to Tristan and Cara.
What makes her a modern parent is the example she is trying to set for them—that being a meaningful and loving presence in their lives is an integral part of every success she enjoys and the responsibility she fulfills.
Divine Lee Go
Events and TV host, children’s clothing distributor, and owner of The Lounge Edit, Divine Lee Go is also a proud mother of three. She navigates life as a modern parent by recognizing the continuous growth and learning as a mother alongside her children—while also learning that children seek love, not perfection in a mother.
Giselle Tongi Walters
Former actress Giselle is based in Los Angeles and travels extensively around California as the communications and community partnerships director of Island Pacific Seafood Market as well as to the East Coast for work as the community and cultural liaison and coproducer for the Broadway musical, Here Lies Love.
What makes her a modern parent is that she discovers the world around herself with her kids in tow and enjoys the same things that bond them together.
Jess Wilson
Jess Wilson is the co-founder of Sunnies Face and a first-time mom to her daughter, Philippa. What makes her a modern parent is how open she is about facing her fears when she’s pregnant and also recognizing that we all have individual paths to parenthood.
Pauleen Luna Sotto
Pauleen is the proud mom of Tali and is expecting her second child with her husband, Vic Sotto. For her, a modern parent knows that the most effective way to raise a child comes with valuing and respecting their opinions and feelings.
Sarah Lahbati Gutierrez
Sarah Lahbati Gutierrez doesn’t shy away from showing how much she loves her two sons: Zion and Kai. For Sarah, raising boys is an honor and adventure. What makes her a modern parent is how much she encourages her children to go on adventures and explore the world around them.
Zeinab Harake
YouTube sensation Zeinab Harake may have millions of subscribers but her favorite role to date is being
a mother to Lucas and Bia. What makes her a modern parent, aside from adopting Lucas and being a single mom to Bia, is that she’s not afraid to be authentic.
Dads
Franco Laurel
Actor and singer Franco Laurel is a family man who considers his wife and four children his greatest blessings. What makes him a modern parent is his ability to adapt and relate to three generations: Millennials, Gen Zs, and the Alpha Generation.
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz is no doubt a versatile actor whose compelling performances have left an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences. And what makes him a modern parent is his co-parenting arrangement with his former partner, Ellen Adarna. The two are civil and are able to amicably raise their son Elias with a unique approach.
JC De Vera
JC De Vera is an actor, singer, and a father to two kids—Lana and Laura. He is married to Rikkah de Vera. He and Rikkah are the epitome of modern parents because they make time for their daughters. JC says his day is not complete when he doesn’t give a form of service to his family.
Josh Boutwood
Chef Josh Boutwood is a culinary virtuoso known for his innovative approach to gastronomy. As the creative force behind acclaimed restaurants, he has garnered praise for his mastery of blending flavor
and techniques, earning him a prominent place among the country’s culinary trailblazers.
He is also a father of two. What makes him a modern parent is that he celebrates the smallest of achievements and milestones.
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual is an actor, singer, athlete, movie producer, and above all, a father to his son Inigo. What makes him a modern parent is that despite his busy schedule, he has always been gracious in sharing his son’s achievements and always takes pride in instilling important values that his son carries today.
Sisters
Boop Yap Tañedo and Kimi Yap Sy
Stylist sisters Boop and Kimi Yap are both modern parents with similar views. Boop is a mom of two who makes sure to prioritize open communication. She encourages her children to express their thoughts and feelings and always makes an effort to listen and understand without judgment.
Meanwhile, Kimi is a mother of one and believes in raising empowered children. Instead of overprotecting them, she wants to encourage them to make decisions and learn from their experiences while instilling important values.
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and Jessica Kienle Maxwell
Steph and Jess Kienle are sisters behind the luxury design brand Philux, their family business. Though they weren’t forced to join the business, they chose to take over and help run it.
What makes them modern parents is how they have evolved to meet the challenges of the times. And when it comes to their kids carving their own paths, the sisters want to give the same freedom of choice that was given to them.
Couples
Danica and Marc Pingris
Marc Pingris is a professional athlete while Danica Sotto is an actress and entrepreneur. They have been married since 2007 and have three children: Mic, Caela, and Jean-Luc. For them, a modern parent is ready to learn and unlearn things.
Doug and Chesca Kramer
Basketball player Doug Kramer and model Chesca Garcia Kramer have always served as an inspiration to many families—especially with how they are raising their three children: Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. What makes them modern parents is that they are a dynamic couple whose inspiring journey transcends the boundaries of the ordinary.
Gabe and Lei Norwood
Gabe and Lei Norwood are proud hands-on, homeschooling parents of three boys. Gabe is a professional athlete, while both are entrepreneurs.
What makes Gabe and Lei modern parents is that in this day and age, they are trying their best to raise their three boys to be intentional, mindful, and resilient young men of faith. They encourage their sons to lead in love and value real human connections over anything else.
Godfrey and Carla Laforteza
Celebrated executive chef Godfrey Laforteza and award-winning performing artist Carla Guevara Laforteza have been together for half their lives and are proud parents of three.
Their modern style allows them to not just be parent to their kids, but to also be their friends. They support and encourage each child to pursue whatever career they think and believe would best make use of the talents God has given.
Georgia and Armand del Rosario
Georgia and Armand del Rosario are college sweethearts and were blessed with four daughters. Because they got married and became parents at a young age, they encountered and overcame many struggles together.
What makes the two modern parents is that each birth of their daughters Nadia, Sonia, Katia, and Irina gave them new and different insights on how to raise them.
Gino and Colleen Quillamor
Boys Night Out host Gino Quillamor and his wife, content creator, Colleen are doting parents of two. They are modern parents because of the way they are raising them: by learning and growing with them every day.
Jayjay and Feliz Lucas
Jayjay Lucas, a wedding photographer, is supported by his homeschooling wife Feliz Lucas in managing and operating their content studios: Lucas Studios and Balara Content House, while practicing as a Life and Grief coach.
What makes them modern parents is they live with death in mind. Their health crisis experience with their daughter and her death made them see that there is strength in vulnerability.
Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola
Celebrities Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola are definitely enjoying their journey as first-time parents to Isabella Rose, also known as Peanut. Watching her grow has given them so much joy and fulfillment!
They are the epitome of modern parents because they’re both hands-on and they share the load when it comes to raising their daughter. They also support each other in both good times and bad.
Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff
Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff form a dynamic and charismatic power couple. What makes them modern parents is their hands-on approach to raising their daughters Thylane and Maelys. Nico believes in sharing an equal load when it comes to parenting and running the household, while Solenn is an advocate for taking time for yourself to be the best mom to your kids.
Phil Younghusband and Margaret Hall
Former Philippine Azkals team captain Phil Younghusband and Margaret Hall currently reside in the United Kingdom and have two children. They believe that what makes them modern parents is their equal share of responsibilities and always being open to new and progressive ways to encourage and support their children.
Photos courtesy of the featured personalities’ submissions or Instagram accounts, archives of Modern Parenting, and One Mega Group, Inc.
The Modern Parenting team would like to apologize for the following errors in its print issue. This includes: Danica and Marc Pingris having three kids instead of two; Bianca Roque Brandner having three kids instead of four; and Godfrey and Carla Laforteza, who have three kids, not four. These errors have been corrected in this digital version.
Catch more snippets of our Modern Parenting 2023 Holiday issue here!
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