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"As soon as I set foot in Minsk, I felt as if there was a heavy crown on my head. I didn’t know why I felt that way, but that early, I imagined myself going back to the Philippines with the crown on my head."

"A woman is never just one thing. She is strength and grace, fire and kindness, a dreamer and a fighter. Today, we celebrate every version of us. As a beauty queen, I once stood on stage with a crown. But life had other plans. I faced kidney failure, a battle that tested my spirit and self-worth. Today, I stand before you, celebrating my third year and kidney anniversary, a living testament of resilience, second chances, and the power of a woman who refuses to give up. For too long, the world has tried to define us, but we are limitless, whether we lead, nurture, create, or fight for change. Our power lies in our choices. True empowerment is lifting each other, embracing our differences, and knowing that we are enough. Always. So, let's stand together, break barriers, and own every part of who we are. Because when women rise, the world rises with us."

"I belong to a quite big yet happy family. We are not rich so we help one another to sustain our needs and reach our dreams. I grew up with strict parents. We must follow household rules as much as we can. They also keep on reminding us to dream big, work hard for it without compromising our good values, and consider the community, the environment, and the Bible in all our actions."

"Writing it has been an incredibly emotional journey for me. Opening parts of my life that were once private, painful, or quietly carried has been both daunting and liberating."

"I believe that plastic is a serious issue that needs to be tackled with a better solution. We may need to stop single use plastic, but we also need to stop single use plastic, but we also need to figure out how to deal with the current plastic waste overload."

"Raine Baljak’s meaningful reign The Freeman, 19 February 2017."

"“As simple as providing spaces like parks and playgrounds where schools and the community work together, will eventually help these children develop their well-beings. Over time, it became apparent that it is very difficult to achieve and acquire this space because of business modernization. I am still hopeful that the city will help us provide these safe places for the kids to play and meet.”"

"When something feels off, have it checked. Don't wait. Don't assume it'll go away. Prevention will always be better than cure. Take care of yourselves. Your body speaks—listen to it."

"In my country, where beauty queens are often applauded for speaking in English, I won my national title using Filipino, our national language. As a cultural torchbearer, I seek to lead the path in forging cross-cultural understanding among my sisters as your next Miss Supranational ambassadress."

"For me it would be the first one. The final question asked was who was the influential person, it’s more personal. It’s easier to answer something that’s personal and nothing scripted and about the war and something heavy. So for me, if you answer something that comes from your heart, it’s easy, the flow is very easy. You know like your values, go back to your personal life, your core values, it's easy to answer that."

"A lot of individuals would always bring you down. But I say this because I was able to experience this, I was able to battle this by giving myself positive affirmations such as 'I am worthy', 'I am capable', and 'I can do anything through my power and through my own voice.' That's what every individual should do to have their own self-worth."

"No, I don’t feel any pressure right now! Well, my family’s role for me is so important because there was the wa- they’re, they was the one who’s very (laughs). Oh I’m so sorry. Um, my family, my family. Oh my god. I’m… Ok, I’m so sorry. I, I told you that I’m so confident… Eto, um, wait… (laughs). Um, sorry guys because this was really my first pageant ever because I’m only 17 years old and (laughs) I, I did not expect that I came from, I came from one of the top 10. Hmmm, so… but I said that my family is the most important persons in my life. Thank you. (Her unforgettable answer in Binibining Pilipinas 2008)"

"My husband and I are overwhelmed with joy, excitement and delight to announce our 2025 baby."

"Over the years I have taken on countless roles, and I am so grateful to have had you come along with me through them all. And now I feel like I’ve discovered the pinnacle of my purpose, the most important role I will ever take on—motherhood."

"What was once anxiety in my heart due to more advanced age, and earnest prayers to naturally conceive despite multiple health conditions and against doctor’s prognosis, has now become the most pleasant surprise of our lives."

"Right from the start, I've been actively campaigning for more opportunities and programs for our elderly population."

"An important part of my Bininining Pilipinas journey is my social cause for our SENIOR CITIZENS."

"Aging will always be part of one's life, so getting old should not be greeted with fear."

"This journey of mine is a testament really that it’s not too late to pursue your dreams. I was already — I mean I’m already 26 when I took this leap of faith, but it paid off in the end. So just be brave in your decisions in life and fully commit to it and it will pay off."

"Never give up, that’s really my line in my mind always. And a winner is not only the one who wins, but the one who never quits, because if you have that goal in mind, stick to it, and the rest you just have to do your best and God will do the rest."

"As I go around the elderly havens, I've seen the need to lobby for more facilities for them, where they can still be allowed to be productive and to pursue greater things with the help of the GOVERNMENT, their FAMILIES, and respective COMMUNITY."

"“I have always believed in your mission of creating meaningful connections for people with IDD to gain self-confidence and self-esteem,”"

"And I feel like if I forgo this pageant career, then I would spend the rest of my life regretting why I didn’t do it. It was such a difficult decision, but it paid off. It paid off eventually and I’m just so glad that I made that decision, I made that risk."

"More than anything else, it should be embraced and celebrated. It should be seen as a phase of culmination of everything beautiful about our individual lives."

"It serves also as a message to everyone that if your dreams mean more to you than money, than fame, or than anything else, then it’s worth pursuing. It’s worth risking everything. You can see that in the life that I live. And now I am proud to be Bb. Pilipinas Globe. I left my life there, but I’m beginning anew here. And I began it with a bang."

"I spent it building my career (in Dubai), building it from scratch. I started from zero. And when I was finally in a position where I was already comfortable in terms of my lifestyle in Dubai, I was already 26, and I felt that this chapter or this aspect in my life, it’s not yet complete."

"“And also to the ambassador, just like what he told me earlier, is to really enjoy my time in Japan when I go there. Because that is something that I also want to do, not just to be there for the competition, but to enjoy every aspect of the Japanese culture,”"

"“As a Filipino, we have strong ties with the Japanese. And I want to bring that friendship that we have with Japan when I go there, and to introduce the similarities of our culture to the other candidates, to share with them how beautiful our friendship is with Japan,”"

"We have already won, because we never lost who we are."

"“I want to highlight what I did here, and will definitely share this with everyone when I go to Japan. This is actually a flex, for the ambassador to be the first to taste the tea that I made,”"

"But more than anything, as a friend, I just want to make [Wurtzbach], my team, proud. But more than them, I just want to make the entire Philippines proud. So for her to believe in me means the universe."

"This was never just about a position, it was about proving that dignity, honesty, and heart still have a place in public service. Thank you for walking with me."

"Having my friends, and my team, and my family, and a lot of the fans come out and show their vocal and very public support, it really meant the world to me to know that I actually had the capabilities to do it, and in a massive support system behind me. So it was definitely encouraging and, definitely, that one last and final push that I needed to announce my joining and candidacy."

"I just want to encourage women to one, always uplift and support one another; to always believe in yourself and never underestimate your capabilities, and know that we are the best in everything that we do and the world would not exist if it weren’t for us, so never forget that!"

"In every step of this journey, we chose integrity over shortcuts, truth over convenience, and compassion over division. We stood firm in our principles, spoke up for what we believed in, and remained grounded in purpose."

"I'll go the extra mile to share an experience with somebody. I never want to do something by myself. The best experiences are always shared with someone so that they can bring them home to their loved ones and create that ripple effect."

"Everybody is both smart and beautiful in their own ways."

"Before you do or change your diet or drink something, make sure you don’t have bad health history problems! Always ask your doctors!"

"The biggest thing when it comes to well-being is a reason to get up in the morning. You need a sense of purpose, you need to feel needed and that usually comes when you're with a community, when you have people who believe in you."

"If you want light to come into your life, STAND WHERE IT IS SHINING!' You are braver than you believe and stronger than you think! Kaya natin 'to!"

"'You only live once,' so make it count and live. Live longer and healthier. I have travelled, lived in different countries, joined and won beauty competitions, started acting, and became a host/presenter, but nothing beats a healthy mind and body."

"I’m very much willing to learn more, put in the work needed to be the best actress that I wish and hope to be someday."

"Don't choose people. Greet everyone and get along with them. Appreciate your supporters especially because you wouldn't be where you are if they didn't love and support you."

"Love and discipline at work. Everybody is dispensable, so appreciate every opportunity and job entrusted to you."

"I have become more open-minded and sensitive to the realities that happen in our lives."

"My perspective in life has broadened. We’re portraying a role and sharing real life stories when filming, which I enjoy because I learn a lot from every role I play."

"My family is very conservative. We are provincials, living a simple life."

"Always give your best. Know what your audience wants. Don't just think about what you want, feel what will keep your audience entertained and interested."

"I will never forget what he always told us to give your best all the time, to appreciate and love our work."

"I think it's enough for other people but for me, I think that I did my part in you know, representing short people, representing young people."