Ruffa Gutierrez on raising daughters Lorin & Venice

Former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez, who successfully transitioned into the world of acting, beams with pride as she reflects on her daughters, Venice and Lorin Gabriella Bektas.

- ROBERT REQUINTINA

These young women, currently pursuing their studies in the US, are blossoming into responsible and insightful individuals.

Ruffa cherishes that they excel academically and demonstrate maturity and independence, giving her peace of mind as a mother.

Grateful for their positive attributes, she enjoys a harmonious relationship, free from the typical stresses often accompanying parenting.

Ruffa emphasized the importance of being wise with their money, sharing personal anecdotes about her own experiences with budgeting, saving, and investing.

Her intention was clear: she wanted to equip her daughters with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of money management confidently.

Saving for a rainy day

"I always tell my kids to save. And save for the rainy days. So the talent fee they received from endorsements nakalagay sa savings account. Pero meron din naman silang allowance. (I always tell my kids to save. And save for the rainy days. So, the talent fee they receive from endorsements is placed in the savings account. But they also have an allowance)," said Ruffa when asked what she tells her children about money during the launch of her endorsement for Kabayan Remittance in Quezon City last April 10.

Ruffa added: "Gusto ko naman na yung mga anak ko since they work hard for it, they will enjoy the money. Hindi naman ako super higpit sa kanila. But I always say to save for the rainy days. Okay lang naman to splurge once in a while para sipagin din naman sila magtrabaho. (I want my children to enjoy the money since they work hard. I'm not super strict with them. But I always say to save for the rainy days. It's okay to splurge once in a while to encourage them to work hard.)"

Ruffa, 50, takes pride in her daughters' love for learning and enthusiasm for acquiring new knowledge. They actively seek new challenges to further their intellectual growth.