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Rhea Tan and Jennylyn Mercado launch Reverie. Josh Mercado

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Mother&#x27;s Day, celebrated annually on May 10, is a significant occasion for Filipino households, with some going all out and others staying at home. But its message has always been clear: to honor all mothers.And while everyone praises motherhood, the pressure on moms to always choose families above careers is often disregarded, unnoticed, and unheard -- a silent fight they face.In an interview with ABS-CBN News, actress Jennylyn Mercado and celebrity entrepreneur Rhea Tan shared their views on women putting their careers on hold after having children.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778110801732image1 (3).jpeg" style="width:950px;display:block" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Rhea Tan and Jennylyn Mercado launch Reverie. Josh Mercado </div>Seeing, understanding, and respecting other women’s decisions, Mercado told ABS-CBN News, “Mahirap ang buhay so kailangan nating bumalik sa trabaho at kailangan nating bumalik sa mga career natin.”“Wala namang problema na bumalik sa career basta hindi mo lang napapabayaan ang pamilya mo,” Mercado added.Emphasizing the importance of balance in motherhood, Mercado continued, “Madali namang balikan ang career any time kung gugustuhin mo. Depende na ‘yan sa kung paano mo babalansehin ang oras mo at paano hahatiin ang panahon mo para sa mga anak mo, pamilya mo, at trabaho mo.”But, for the Ultimate Star, family comes first. “Mabilis ang panahon. Mabilis lumaki ang mga bata. Because time flies, I need to focus on my children. I do not want to miss out on any of my children&#x27;s important milestones.”Tan, Mercado&#x27;s real-life entrepreneur friend, agreed with her, stating that balancing motherhood has always been something she values.“Kaya namang balansehin talaga. Mga bata muna. Sabi ko nga kay Jen, si Dylan, maliit pa. I-enjoy niya. ‘Yung pera, nahahanap ‘yan. Pero ‘yung time natin para sa mga anak natin, dapat ibigay kasi napakabilis ng panahon,” Tan shared with ABS-CBN News.“Mabilis lumaki ang mga anak natin so dapat ibinibigay natin lahat ng time natin. Ang bilis ng panahon,” she added.While Tan believes in the importance of living a balanced life, she does not want other mothers to feel bad if they have chosen careers over families.“Salute to all hardworking mothers who struggle to balance work and family life. They have kids to feed and bills to pay. In the current economy, having the courage to go outdoors and work while leaving children for hours is admirable. We should not put mothers in boxes. As mothers, we carry all of the problems and conquer them gracefully. We feel exhausted sometimes, but we never give up,” the celebrity entrepreneur passionately said.“We know in our hearts that whatever we do is for our families. It is difficult to be a mother, but we always do it with sincerity and devotion. Nobody should question our decisions,” added the beauty brand founder.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778110844976image0 (2).jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Beautederm founder Rhea Tan and endorser Jennylyn Mercado honor mothers. Josh Mercado </div>Meanwhile, returning to Mercado, she disclosed that she is not closing her doors for another blessing, stating that her eggs are frozen and preserved in case she wishes to have another child with husband Dennis Trillo.“Mayroon pa talaga ako na buo na (stored eggs to preserve fertility for future use). Kung maisipan ko man, siguro, siya na lang. Mas nauna siya kay Dylan. Baka i-consider ko. Hindi natin masasabi. Kung talagang ibibigay at kung buo na ang desisyon namin, sige, puwede pa. Pero sa ngayon, ine-enjoy pa namin si Dylan. Gusto pa namin siyang tutukan,” the Kapuso star confessed.“Sa ngayon, kay Dylan naka-focus. Kung ibibigay ni Lord, bakit hindi,” she added.What about a Mother&#x27;s Day present she would want to receive? Mercado responded: “Wala na akong hinihiling pa kundi maging malusog at humaba pa ang buhay ko para makasama ko pa ang mga anak ko. Huwag kaming magkakasakit dahil napaka importante ng health para magawa ko pa ang mga kailangan kong gawin para sa sarili ko, trabaho ko, at pamilya ko.”Tan and Mercado launched Reverie, a home fragrance brand under Beautederm that comprises Cafe Aroma (coffee), First Ambience (green tea), Pure Serenity (warm vanilla), First Nostalgia (grapefruit citrus), Lily Lush (matcha), and Cloud Whisperer (cherimoya).

Actress Jennylyn Mercado and celebrity entrepreneur Rhea Tan shared their views on women putting their careers on hold after having children.

Actress Jennylyn Mercado and celebrity entrepreneur Rhea Tan shared their views on women putting their careers on hold after having children.

Should moms give up careers for families? Jennylyn Mercado, Rhea Tan share views

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Should moms give up careers for families? Jennylyn Mercado, Rhea Tan share views

Josh Mercado

Published May 07, 2026 12:11 PM PHT

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