Dennis Trillo described Jennylyn Mercado as someone very "special" to him as he welcomed her as a new ambassador of Skyro, an app that makes financing accessible and convenient for Filipinos.
The couple graced the Skyro event that took place at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on October 18, 2026.
The couple, more popularly known as DenJen, owns a large home in Tanay, Rizal, which serves as their blended family's weekend house.
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In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Dennis and Jennylyn candidly talked about how they are preparing for their future.
They have three kids: Calix Andreas Ho, Dennis's child with former beauty queen Carlene Aguilar; Alex Jazz Mercado, Jennylyn's son with former boyfriend Patrick Garcia; and their daughter Dylan Jayde Ho.
Dennis underlined, "Siyempre, unang-una diyan ang disiplina."
He then pointed to Jennylyn and revealed, "Siya talaga yung taga-disiplina."
Jennylyn admitted with a laugh, "Ako iyan. Ako yung pulis."
Is she stricter with the kids? "Oo! Sobra!"
Dennis threw in: "Magaling siya sa pera kaya tinuturuan niya yung nga anak namin ng financial discipline.
"Tinuturuan namin sila kung paano mag-ipon at gamitin yun para sa future needs."
Jennylyn added: "Siyempre, importante na secure yung future nila. Bukod sa binibigyan namin sila ng magandang education, siyempre yung health nila, inaalagaan namin.
"Importante yung future na meron silang savings."
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Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado done with OA parenting style
How would they describe their parenting styles then and now?
Dennis and Jennylyn looked at each other again before Dennis answered: "Nagbago kasi naging mature na rin kami.
"Dati kasi medyo yung parenting style namin medyo may pagka-OA [overacting], hyper-focused."
Jennylyn laughed before reacting, "Grabe yung OA."
Dennis clarified, "Overprotective ka."
Jennylyn admitted: "Ngayon, tinatanggap na namin, magkakasakit sila. Mas chill na ngayon. Kasi siyempre, meron kaming toddler. Kapag bata, hayaan natin silang mag-explore at mag-enjoy."
Dennis agreed, "Binibigyan namin siya ng space na mag-explore."
The Kapuso actress also acknowledged the need to set boundaries with their teen children.
Jennylyn pointed out: "Meron rin kaming teenagers at importante sa kanila ang space. Kasi ang mga teenagers namin, may kanya-kanya nang trip sa buhay."
Dennis said with a smile, "Iba na sila mag-isip. May love life na rin."
What was Dennis's reaction when they met the girlfriend of his son?
"Okay naman. Hindi kami sanay, e. Natuwa naman kami kasi marespetong bata rin. Alam mong nirerespeto nila ang bawat isa."
Jennylyn added: "Saka maganda na nakikilala namin ang mga kaibigan at girlfriend. Alam namin na talagang responsable at mababait naman.
"Hindi kami nagwo-worry. Kailangan barkada niya, barkada rin namin."
Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado on their blended family
What do they think is the secret behind the success of their blended family?
Dennis and Jennylyn looked at each other and pondered briefly before Jennylyn answered, "Siyempre, equality.
"Dapat pantay-pantay ang tingin mo sa lahat ng mga anak mo."
Dennis added: "Respect."
Jennylyn said with a smile: "Mahabang-mahabang pasensiya."
Dennis agreed by saying, "Iyan ang pinaka-importante saka siyempre, acceptance, di ba? Kailangan tanggap niyo ang bawat isa.
"Kilala niyo ang bawat isa at ang pangangailangan ng bawat isa para makapag-provide ka ng kung anong kailangan talaga nila."