As the traditional concept of family continues to evolve, modern parenting takes on additional nuances as society’s notions of gender continue to expand. ABS-CBN Lifestyle sat down in an introspective discussion with Ice Seguerra and Paolo Maranan, extraordinary LGBTQ+ father figures who show us that unconditional love (and a whole lot of patience and tenacity) is all that you really need for effective parenting.

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Produced and directed by Mels Timan | Cinematography and editing by Lui Jimenez | Styling by Red Dimaandal | Grooming by Renee Solis, Rainer Roca, and Lalai Glendro for teamMVP | Shot on location at The Green Door, Poblacion, Makati | Special thanks to Janlee Dungca of Castro PR and Jeffrey Hidalgo