What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

For me, the most rewarding part of motherhood is simply the profound reality of being a mom. Working in the Mother-Baby Unit, I see this miracle daily, but experiencing it myself is incomparable. Nothing can replace those sacred firsts—the very first touch, that initial glance, and the overwhelming awe of bringing a son or daughter into the world. As a breastfeeding mother, I’ve found a unique rewards in that physical and emotional bond; it is a connection so deep-It is a journey of pure love.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

The biggest lesson motherhood has taught me is the same one I learned from my own mother: never surrender. It is a lesson in ultimate resilience and the quiet power of endurance. As a young mother, I realized early on that you must be willing to sacrifice everything—your personal freedom, your own comfort, and sometimes even your immediate peace—to secure your child’s happiness. It is a unique kind of strength to choose what is best for your child even if it hurts you the most in that situation.

What would you do with $20,000?

Winning the Supermom title and the $20,000 prize would be a life-changing blessing for my entire family. My priority would be to invest directly into the future of the next generation. A significant portion would go toward my grandson’s private school tuition and supporting my nieces and nephews in the Philippines as they begin their college semesters this year. This prize would cover their educational expenses for the next year or two, providing a vital financial cushion for me.