Meet Modern Parenting’s 100 List of 2024 Part 9
Our next set of parents knows what it’s like to juggle work and family, and they do it 24/7
Being a parent is 24/7, and there are sacrifices. In part 9 of our 100 List, we made it clear that parents will always make time for their children by bonding with the activities that matter to them.
Meet the next 10 personalities.
Modern Parenting’s The 100 List
PATRICIA CUSI RAMOS
Patricia is a mom of two and is the CEO and co-founder of Bahay Turo, an online tutoring platform dedicated to delivering personalized educational support for both children and adults, with free tutoring through their advocacy program, Tambay Turo. She stays connected with her kids by making dinner a gadget-free meal where they catch up and share stories and learnings from their day.
PRISCILLA MEIRELLES
Priscilla is a former medical and nursing student from Brazil, who was crowned Miss Earth 2004 in the Philippines. The model, television host, actress, environmentalist, and entrepreneur is also a full-time mom to her 12-year-old Sammanta Anechka. Both mother and daughter love meaningful bonding time, finding activities they both enjoy which allows them to connect and strengthen their relationship.
QUINCY RAYA
Quincy is a regenerative medicine physician and researcher and is the Founder of The Raya Clinic. She has an 11-year-old daughter named Alexandra Quinn. She encourages open and meaningful conversations about health and social issues with one another. Weekdays are screen-free for her daughter, and on weekends they play sports and go to mass together.
RACHE TAN STEARN
Aside from being an entrepreneur and the CEO of advertising agency Alphabet Soup, Rachelle is one of the strong female forces at the helm of Leading Ladies, a community centered around empowering women entrepreneurs. As a mom to 17-year old Isabella Grace, she admits that parenting is challenging in this digital age but she tries to be open-minded even when it’s difficult, ensuring she’s present while maintaining respectful boundaries.
RENE McHUGH RODRIGO
Rene is a UK-registered clinical herbalist and entrepreneur, dedicated to creating non-invasive beauty and wellness techniques through medicine and bodywork. She is also committed to teaching women nourishing self-care practices. She has 3 children, Luca, Holiday, and Aurora, and makes sure she’s involved in their passions, be it her son’s international kart racing or her daughters’ horseback riding and ice skating activities.
RIA CAMPOS LOPEZ
Ria is the Founder of Himbing Sleep and Parenting Solutions and a certified sleep and parenting coach. She has three children: Antonio, 8, Francisco, 6, and Jose, 2. She intentionally fixes her schedule to plan out activities with each child and family group activities, and during these times, she makes a conscious effort to go gadget-free.
RICA BUENAFLOR
A certified yoga teacher, plant-based retreat chef, and founder of QueRica Premium Pili Nuts, Rica advocates for sustainability, fitness, and nutrition in the pursuit of a balanced lifestyle. It’s no wonder then that she and her five kids love to engage in outdoor activities and play sports—from enjoying the farm life in Bicol and surfing in Siargao to doing yoga and traversing obstacle courses together. These fun offline activities keep them strongly bonded, free from digital distractions.
RIZA JOSEPH
Riza was a CPA in New York City who now heads warehouse operations at Philippine Wine Merchants. She has 10-year-old twins Nicolas and Nathan and as part of her extended family, Amaya, 24, and Mateo, 18. Aside from daily communication, they also like playing board games or having family movie nights. Riza also makes sure they end the day with prayer and gratitude.
SHARLYNNE CABIGAS
Sharlynne is the co-founder of Suki Jewelry and has 2 children, Alvaro, 4, and Alejandro, 2. She hopes to raise resilient kids by creating a safe space at home, and intentionally understanding their unique needs and changing interests. She also believes in setting healthy and mindful boundaries and responding to them with empathy—to make them feel loved.
SHIRLEY YANGA
Shirley is an experienced pastry chef and cake artist, who now teaches cake decorating through Shirley Yanga Cake Design, where she also advocates for the use of local ingredients. To stay connected with her kids Ethan, 12, and Erin, 7, they endeavor to create memories together as a family, staying engaged, having lots of open conversations and embracing their interests.
Written by Mariane Perez and Elaine Natividad-Reyes
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