"Faith is so foundational I can’t imagine being with a partner that also doesn’t support me and walk in faith with me on my same journey. So, it’s pretty much non-negotiable for me."

"I've achieved milestones that feel like have been years in the making, but that's not what I'm most thankful for. This year, I've finally built up the courage to reach out and lean on others when the going got tough"

"When I was younger, I would only feel fulfilled when I saw my life through the lens of career, but this year revealed so plainly to me that life's moments are best celebrated with those you love"

"From World to Universe and beyond. A friendship that's spanned 8 years and counting!"

"Inside each and every one of us is a king or queen with the ability to conquer the universe, whatever that may be for you. But we must first conquer ourselves, conquer what others perceive of us and finally conquer with a purpose, to conquer our dreams."

"The third and most important is conquering for a purpose. What was the point of all this? Who was I doing this for?"

"The second was conquering others. There were so many times that people told me that I would fail.But I conquered others. I surrounded myself with people who uplifted me, supported me, and mentored me."

"The first one was conquering myself. Like every single person I had to overcome the fear that comes from within. But I conquered my fear with faith. And faith in myself. Because I knew that I was and I’m not perfect. But I knew I’m determined."

"Philippines, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. This journey has been made even more meaningful because every single step of the way I felt each and every one of you right there with me."

"I always say like to remember why you went on that journey in the first place. And it could be any journey that resonates with you — either it’s opening new doors and opportunities for yourself, or elevating your community, for the cause, or for the country."

"Let’s raise awareness together and celebrate the strength of cleft-affected individuals and their families around the world."

"Maybe our approach wasn’t out-of-the-box enough"

"We’re both storytellers. We feed off each other’s creative energies."

"As a creative, it’s not every day your work gets recognized… and to be able to represent our country on this kind of global stage is really, really special."

"Always a proud Filipina 💜 Until next time, New York!"

"Good times made even better with good company."

"I think that if you are not comfortable, it really shows and I really believe that your energy speaks the loudest than any great outfit does. So if my energy is off because I'm uncomfortable, because I'm fidgeting, I'd rather be comfortable and allow my energy to speak the loudest."

"Let's uplift our girls and tell them how they impacted us, made us proud - and when they pursue their respective journeys lets support them."

"We are the generation who will not let corruption win,"

"Strengthen every Filipino who longs for justice. Restore truth, accountability, and justice."

"Let the full weight of justice fall on those who betrayed this nation and stole from its people, not for revenge, but for righteousness. Raise up leaders, Lord, with integrity, courage, and conviction."

"I think it's wonderful."

"Things are just things and things can be replaced. Family and their safety is the most important thing."

"I have a newfound tension when I step outside, a new anxiousness with my surroundings and belongings."

"Proof that you should never ever give up on your dreams!"

"Dream job would be anything allows you to be creative."

"I have creative collaborations with different brands in the next coming months. It has really allowed me as a creative to feel very fulfilled…"

"It seems fitting to celebrate and reflect on my fifth year anniversary as I stand now on the cusp of a whole new chapter,""

"Kaya may bookshelf ako kasi (The reason why I have a bookshelf is) I love bookshelves, you can make it even for even your dining ware… Or you can make it your books, your plants, you can make it anything you really want. Each piece sana can be seen in anyone’s home, no matter what work they have or what their aesthetic is. I feel like the pieces can find a place there."

"The Mayon is very significant to me. And even to my mother, so to have a piece that reflects my vibrancy and the curves, the shape of the lava there, is really special to me as well,"

"(My house is) very colorful! My taste is bold and eclectic. So I have a lot of different colors and mostly locally produced and sourced furniture."

"I was thinking, what were really the pieces that add value to me, that I really use? That I feel like have a purpose, hindi lang s’ya pretty pero functional din s’ya (not just pretty but also functional). That’s how I thought of it."

"I’m very, very happy because I’m such a colorful person!"

"Loved the experience of learning about the art of Turkish Rug making. We were able to experience how the raw materials such as silk is spun, dyed and woven on these looms."

"Celebrating the strength of the global cleft community and raising awareness for every child still waiting for care and those on their cleft journey."

"Sana she remembers why she’s there (I hope she remembers why she's there), what her core is, whether that be to go after a dream or to support her community or to make her family proud, just hold on to that."

"Creativity, craftsmanship, intricate detail and vibrant colour. 🇵🇭 The Bagobo Tagabawa of Mindanao create intricate traditional garments woven from abaca and adorned with vibrant beadwork called pangulabe. Women wear beaded blouses (umpak ka bayi) and tubular skirts (sun’od), while men wear jackets (umpak ka mama), trousers (saro-ar), and headcloths (tangkulo). Each piece, taking up to two months to complete, features patterns inspired by dreams, nature, and epic tales — crocodiles, birds, flowers, and Mt. Apo — symbolizing the tribe’s deep connection to spirit (Manaman), people (Manobo), and land (Tana)."

"if i'm rewarded for the effort and my performance then i'll be happy"

"I think it would be really sad if we were to reach that point one because i feel like when you reach a certain age you will have an appreciation for what tagalog is the poetry of it the history of it how it's represented in our culture whereas if you were to take that out who else will pioneer our language for the next generation."

"I'm challenging Filipinos to really think about what "meat" is. Eating flesh means eating the corpse of a tortured animal who did not want to die. I'm encouraging kind consumers to give vegetarianism a try."

"And though love has brought me down Love is still around Finding all its ways to those whose hearts are brave enough to try Coz love is always ready to defy, All unwilling things that this life may bring. Though at times may seem to lose its faith And die when things turn wrong But love is still my reason to go on."