"For sure nanghinayang pero it happens for a reason. Medyo na-sad pero parang okay rin na may setbacks and you have to think some stuff. May mga na-realize din like spend time with family, sa jowa, sa dogs, and friends. Try to enjoy life din. (For sure there are regrets but it happens for a reason. It's somehow sad but setbacks are also fine since you have to think some stuff. There are also realizations like spending time with family, partner, dogs, and friends. Try to enjoy life, too.)"

"Until now, bowling is still evolving. I believe the right training and proper support will be good enough, we could bring back the glory days of bowling in our country."

"We must really give special attention to our women athletes, including our Para athletes. And not just the athletes and their coaches but those who help build and promote women sports. These awards are for those who provide inspiration for all women in sports."

"I just want to inspire other people to try and balance two things. A lot of people think you can only pick one over the other, but for me, it’s really important to follow what your heart wants, and for me, I wanted to do sports and take up my studies, so that’s what I did."

"When I retired a couple of years ago and decided to get certified teaching, I told myself that I would want to help our golfers here. I just want to inspire and motivate them and it’s time for me to give back teach them what I know. When I was going to turn pro and wanting someone to talk to about it, I really didn’t have anyone to go to, so I figured things out for myself."

"“The essence of the sport of beach volleyball is toughness combined with beauty, and I think our tournament lives by that code.""

"“It’s not about the bashers kasi it’s something internal, e. Some people like me just don’t like the idea of being under the limelight that much. And I was young then and I didn’t handle it that well.”"

"After a number of people had come to me and encouraged me, I said, ‘You know what? The worst that can happen is I can lose. I’ve lost a lot more than I've won. I've learned more from the losses than I have from the victories. So what’s the worst that could happen?'"

"It’s not an easy choice, because you don't see the result of that choice until a few years later. They have to decide because the resources are finite. Do we put all our eggs in one basket or do we try to spread it and serve a community?"

"I've learned never to say never."

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"To the greatest fans and the greatest sport in the world, thank you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. This is the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but I’m at peace with it. Chase your dreams, work hard, and watch what happens. Good bye boxing."

"Only God knows that. He is the only one who knows. He is only one who will know. And he is the only one who does know."

"I want to be the best fighter. I would like to fight in the biggest fights."

"As a Christian, same-sex marriage is not allowed. Woman was made for man, man was made for woman. For me, it’s common sense. Will you see any animals where male is to male and female is to female? The animals are better. They know how to distinguish, male or female. If we approve male on male, female on female, then man is worse than animal. Right? Even among animals… those of the same sex are not allowed to lie together. But I’m not condemning them. Just the marriage, the committing of sin against God."

"Boxing is not for killing."