Models From The Philippines

"Thank you for your patience, your care, your love that asks nothing in return. Not just for me but for our children. You always give your best in every situation, and I noticed that I truly do. I always choose you even if I can’t match your energy, I'll be right here always. Thank you for choosing me, for staying with me and for simply being (with me). I love you so much more than words can ever say."

"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."

"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."

"Be patient with yourself. This industry really requires a lot of patience, because you never know when your time will come. The path isn't linear, and it won't always make sense, but as long as you focus on the work and don't lose your determination, you'll find your way. Stay hungry, keep showing up, keep learning. Be honest with yourself, and don't lose who you are by trying to be what others expect you to be."

"What I realized about being an actress in the industry, there's this common misconception that it's easy work—it's really not."

"Comparison is a thief of joy. Stop comparing yourself to others. Enjoy your own journey. Savor the moment. And having that kind of mindset makes you so much more confident in yourself without having to try to be anyone else but yourself."

"Waking up to our kids’ hugs, morning sun and cardio, good coffee, time with my husband, eating Japanese food, productive meetings, chikahan with friends, driving alone listening to podcasts, and ending the day taping for our show. The simplest joys mean the most. Could not have asked for a better day. So grateful!”"

"I know what kind of stories I want to do. I know the message that I want to craft. Having said that, it's a collaboration. It's never just about the point of view of one person. I don't have the monopoly of ideas. But I think it's a privilege to have that kind of influence on the story from conception to airing. And I don't take that lightly. The fact that I have the time, I have the team, and they're willing to let me craft the story means a lot to me."

"If you make a story and it just goes into the void, you wonder what kind of impact it might leave, so it's always better when you hear that people are actually hurt—at least the people who should be hurt by your stories."

"I really want to experience everything. I want to experience different genres, I want to experience different roles. Because at the end of the day, it's gonna help me grow and improve as an actress."

"I take care of my health because it is my real wealth. As I try to maximize the opportunities being given to me, I also try to stay committed to staying healthy and encouraging other young adults to do the same."

"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."

"Even the bumpiest road feels so much shorter when shared with people who care. This journey would not have been as wonderful without the love, warmth and support of so many people. You made this an amazing experience for me. Your love and support turned a challenging competition into an adventurous voyage. Your friendship made it all worthwhile."

"I believe that even if I get to help just one person by sharing my story, I have done something right. Depression is still a constant battle for me but I am no longer afraid to ask for help. I see my therapist every month, I have motivational calls with my momager and I have the support of my family and my boyfriend."

"Healing taught me that rest is not weakness, listening to your body is not laziness, and choosing yourself is not selfish."

"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."

"Never compare yourself with anyone else. Be grateful for whatever you have.Love yourself and the rest will follow."

"Knowing your worth means never forgetting how valuable you are: your time, your energy, your presence, or your talent. Don’t settle for less just because other people don’t see your shine. Walk away from anything that does not treat you right. When you believe in yourself, everyone will see and believe you, too."

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

"We also have to note that this is a ‘school tour,’ a project that started during my time in 2007. For me, it was the most rewarding part of the entire reign and pageant experience. This is the real work. Miss Earth and Miss Philippines-Earth are deeply rooted in advocacy. We don’t just ‘talk’ about it, we actually do the ‘work,’ and we started it with public schools."

"“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."

"I grew up without having a silver spoon in my mouth, and I know what it feels like. I want to be the bridge for these children to be able to live a good life [and] to be able to live a life with security and safety."

"‘More than one thing’: This Binibining Pilipinas queen now represents Germany Rappler, 28 May 2025."

"For me na lang, it’s never too late to start again or go back to what I wanna do."

""Representing the two countries is a symbolism for me, to showcase that women of today are more than just one thing. So I am Filipino at heart, I know that I’m also German. And I wanna portray both of them, because I grew up with this loving environment in Germany from my parents.”"

"When you get DepEd to endorse this as an ‘educational’ film, the perception is that it will be (at the very least) slightly historical. When you add layers of ‘fiction’ and ‘satire’ then purposefully BLUR those lines with your creative treatment, then you are weaponizing history according to your narrative for sales."

""He is my inspiration. Kip’s work on the LIGO – not LEGO, mind you – the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (I checked Wikipedia!), changed how we understand the universe. But what truly fascinated me was how he bridged science and storytelling. He consulted on Interstellar, turning theoretical physics into cinematic art. That taught me something profound – science doesn’t have to live in isolation. It can inspire, educate and even entertain. I realised my place could be right there – where science and pageantry speak the same language of wonder.”"

"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."

"I try my best to do better than those people who have done wrong things to me. For me, it was a blessing in disguise to see the rough side of the world growing up as it made me see how to do things better; to be better and how to focus on the positive things in life to keep your head above water so do speak."

"Now that I'm a mother, my lifestyle has changed drastically. I've never been a night person, really, but I don't go out nights anymore. I'd rather spend my time with Mayumi. And also, before buying anything for myself, I first think of what Mayumi needs. Si Mayumi muna, bago ako, bago kami."

"“You know what, there are worse things than an ice cream. I mean, masarap naman ang Cornetto, ‘di ba?"

"The pain & shame of a mistake can be the first step towards the best & wisest version of yourself."

"Take full accountability, learn well & finish strong."

"Life is a marathon, not a sprint."

"Every day is a chance you get to change that one mistake, that bad choices or that deep regret you felt when you believed to have ultimately made the worst decision of your life."

"I’m not too sure if I’ve really transformed, but definitely I’m slowly learning how to be the person I was created to be."

"There is a big and beautiful reason why you were created, and I hope every woman will do their best to find out what that is and live according to her purpose."

"How you handled your adversity amidst an unforgiving public and turned them into admirers is worth noting."

"It’s a masterclass on converting public humiliation [whether your fault or not] into public respect and admiration."

"There are times when we really choose the partner who is not right for us. We are exposed to guys who may be popular and good-looking. But somehow, the right one will also come."

"Growing older, there’s also value in that as well. Older women have a responsibility to teach the younger women on what mistakes they can avoid so that each generation, we become better and better."

"I have this passion to help women heal, get over bitterness, find accountability."

"Some things God makes easy for you, and some things God makes a little more challenging."

"“I also believe that if they see their mom only at home then they would think they can only be either or, but we believe it’s not true. With good planning and good organization, you can actually have both. I want to show them and empower them to make decisions like that.”"

"As much as I don’t want to, I need to close this chapter in my life. I thought I was okay but today I realized that I might not be as ok as I thought I was. It finally sunk in that I am no longer part of it. Today, I found myself crying because I am still not ready to let go of this dream but I know I have to and I know God has better plans."

"I’ve let go of the perception that the younger you are, you’re more valuable and you’ll have a fresh perspective to offer the world. It is our responsibility as the more mature ones: to teach the younger ones so that they don’t make the same mistakes that we did."

"Slowly I am shifting from getting my value from myself to getting my value from The One who created me."

"“Of course! I don’t mind it at all. I think, as long as things are positive, and I think an ice cream is pretty positive, I’m okay with it.”"

"There’s really a process, and don’t be too hard on yourself, Remember, you are not alone and there is always a way out."