"There are challenges along the way, but it’s all part of the journey. Whatever your career is, whether you’re a lawyer, businessman or painter, you might have supporters, but you cannot control negative criticism. There’s also politics within the workplace and rumors are inevitable."

"Valentine's Day is not only for lovers or romantic love. We will also share songs with different perspectives on love and life."

"I've always wanted an inspiration in my life. Before, when I didn't have a boyfriend, I couldn't sing. That's how it used to be. Now there's nothing like that. I have to give glory to the Lord for the talents He has given me."

"I have vowed to make Him first in my life."

"I'm not looking for (someone special). If the Lord gives something, it's up to him. I'm not looking for that."

"It's the very idea that both are staging it in “the season of love.”"

"Beyond music, one of the greatest privileges of my journey has been the opportunity to share the Word of God. My faith has guided me throughout my career, and being able to inspire and uplift others — not just through music, but through the message of God’s love — is something I hold close to my heart."

"I am grateful for every stage, every song, and every chance to make a difference. As long as I have the voice and the platform, I will continue doing what I love — honoring my craft, helping others grow, and giving glory to God."

"I sing it to the Lord! Why can't I relate, I can relate to that easily. I can only think of my exes, the good ones."

"The next best thing I’m most thankful for is finding my Savior Jesus Christ. It has given me the love to serve and influence others to know Him. There’s so much need in mentoring young artists; and helping those who need Biblical counseling by sharing the Word of God."

"Through that, one can find true peace, wisdom, and strength. May we finally have the leaders we have always wanted -- leaders who are God-fearing and God-loving, and with genuine hearts to serve, putting the country's interest first. May we always remember that our greatest strength together as Filipinos [as a nation] is our resilience, faith, and love for one another."

"The joy of the Lord is my strength. I told you, read the Bible. The word of the Lord is alive and active. It's sharper than the double-edged sword. 'The promises of the Lord, if we say it, it goes to our spirit, and moves. When I'm feeling tired, I just say that. Maybe if I don't have a relationship with our Lord, I've given up. I'm lazy." (Maybe if I didn't have a relationship with our Lord, I would have given up. I'd be lazy.)"

"(It) made its way to the jazz charts, proving that Filipino artistry could hold its own alongside international acts."

"I wanted to create a space that could serve as a home for our local performers, a theater, and live performances where artists could freely showcase their talents without the challenges of booking a hotel."

"One of the boldest and most meaningful milestones in my career (and) it was a decision that required my lifetime savings — earnings from my tours — but more than just a financial investment, it was an investment in the future of Filipino artists and live entertainment."

"It was both an honor and a privilege to be part of such a prestigious global event, representing the Philippines on an international stage."

"To record the patriotic song Ako Ay Pilipino, a powerful anthem that expresses the deep pride of being Filipino. The song resonated with people from all walks of life and, over time, became like a second national anthem, embraced by Filipinos regardless of political affiliation."

"What made this album groundbreaking was its fusion of traditional and contemporary elements — ethnic instruments were masterfully incorporated, creating a unique Filipino sound."

"By the grace of God, I have been given the many opportunities to remain active in the industry for over 45 years."

"I never liked the idea of joining singing contests."

"Music has always been a way for me to express gratitude."

"It’s about honoring the journey, the friendships, the music, and the quiet miracles that happen when people come together with purpose."

"When it’s shared with people you love — in a place that invites stillness and joy — that’s where the real magic happens."

"I believed that art should not be a competition. However, it was (singer-songwriter) Odette Quesada’s grandmother who persistently encouraged me to join. Eventually, I agreed — and the rest is history."

"“That by having God's Word in our life, we actually have Him and that because we have Him, we actually have everything.”"

"“God wants to give us His best, but we must be ready to cut ties with whatever does not honor Him.”"

"“All I know is that when I gave what was in my hand, God gave what was in His. And His hands are far larger than mine. So large they fashioned an entire universe!”"

"“The purpose of our generosity then, beyond helping others, is to cause overflowing gratitude and praise for our good God.”"

"“What we spend our time and resources on reveals our character.”"

"Not every delay is denial, some are preparation."

"One of the biggest challenges is the sudden change in my life. It was a challenge to adjust in the beginning not only at work but also with my coworkers. It wasn’t easy growing into this craft that’s why when there is an opportunity to learn and improve, I really take it because I am really passionate about this craft."

"“He is not alien to our suffering. He understands every bit of it, because He himself suffered to the point of death.”"

"“Not only is Jesus' timing different, but also His methods. Sometimes, His method for others is healing, for you it might be a miracle.”"

"“God is someone you can never outgive.”"

"“Helplessness puts me in my place and makes me aware that I am not error-free. Helplessness creates space for favor! Helplessness causes faith to rise in me - to believe in something big, for a breakthrough. God wants us to know everything comes from Him.”"

"“You need people who enable and not disable your faith!”"

"“...the more we give according to God's purpose, all the more we receive as well. This principle seems counter-intuitive, and if we think about it, supernatural economy is really only possible when we take our cue from an infinite God, who, by merely saying a word, created the stars and the heavens!”"

"Life rarely unfolds as a clean record of right decisions."

"I learned to not depend on anyone’s approval but God’s. Because it came to the point where I became a people pleaser where it wasn’t healthy because it came to a point that I wasn’t my real self anymore. I also accepted that not everyone will make you happy. The only ones you really need are the ones who accept your whole self."

"“Your obedience is somebody else's blessing.”"

"Parents are supposed to raise their children and then let go. But man and wife enter marriage vowing that they will never, no matter what, ever let go. Richer or poorer, sickness or health, better or worse, with hair or no hair, you stuck it out with me even when I wasn’t the nicest person to be living with. I love you so much. Thank you for giving me a great picture of God’s unconditional love (I never want to let you go kind of love!) for us. You are not perfect but you are close to it."

"“...to give thanks regardless of the circumstance does something good to us. Because it helps us take our eyes off our present troubles and look towards life and hope.”"

"Tbh (To be honest), I never liked the terms self-care and self-love because they felt so self-serving. I was also so anxious of making it all about me, of ending up selfish. But as in anything, too much of something is dangerous. Even selflessness. Mine especially distorted into reduction. I have reduced myself to the point that I believed my existence is not necessary. It was only this year that I began appreciating myself again. Only this year when I remembered I have value since God chose to make me at all!"

"“I think after the very first taste of negative viral backlash I experienced, I realized that people hate on you, but they can’t really stay hating on you for long because they got other things to do.”"

"“…this is actually good. To us believers it is actually a form of faith. To believe that God was not wrong in making me, in keeping me around, that there must be value for Someone as Amazing as the Creator of the Universe to wonderfully, fearfully, fashion me to be. So if you suffer from thinking today that you might not be necessary, that there is no difference in you being around or not, put on a little something on your face, look good, feel good, and remember that every time God made something, He stepped back and always saw something good. Something good is in you. Let’s try to call that into life today!”"

"“God is so beautiful and glorious that even the worst thing we can imagine fades away in the light of His glory.”"

"I totally understand the desire to share God with other people but when you are not careful in doing it, whereby you sound self-righteous and all, then do not expect the message to come through. Love before judgment is the way of God."

""Being married teaches me to have a more balanced life. All my life all I knew was work. I have been working since I was 15. I wake up in the morning with only one purpose, go to the shoot and hopefully nail it, and make my directors happy, then I go back home. It is a cycle I have been doing for so long. Now I am being taught how to balance and slow down."

"“The glory of God is far weightier than death and its sting.”"