Celebrating Father’s Day with modern-day tatays

There's a stark difference between fathers then and now. Today's fathers face a different set of challenges, as they find their roles shifting in many ways big and small, brought on by the evolving social norms that we as a society experience.  

One of these changes comes from the nuances of upholding gender equality inside the household itself. Gone are the days where the accepted norm was that women stayed at home while the man of the house fulfilled his role as the sole breadwinner. As a society, the majority of us have since embraced this new era and welcomed the positive change into the homes we build with our partners. That includes me and Nonong. And with both of us pursuing our own careers, that also means there is a demand for couples like us for better work-life balance.

The modern work environment often demands long hours and constant availability. And when you're passionate about what you do, about producing great results, it's easy to get carried away.  

It takes a good dad to know how to find the balance and never let his family take the backseat in his life.  As a media professional myself with many ventures that keep me busy, I am more than aware of how complex it is to balance career aspirations with family responsibilities. 

I am thankful that Nonong and I can closely relate to each other when it comes to that part of parenthood. That kind of connection keeps us mindful of how important, priceless, and irreplaceable bonding as a family is.

Responsible fatherhood is not just fulfilling, it is also crucial in shaping and nurturing our children. It is common knowledge that students that come from healthy, loving households perform better academically, demonstrate emotional intelligence better than others, and grow up to be better parents themselves. 

I consider myself lucky to have Nonong, who is an amazing, caring, and devoted father to our three precious daughters. As his partner, I'm also a personal witness to the other hurdles that dads today face, beyond finding the balance between work and family. The best fathers we know are those that nurture their family with the right mindset, values, and principles. While it's a demanding job, Father's