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"Caught on camera by the husband. This has been us for the past weeks, the oldest wanting my hug as she sleeps and the youngest needing "karga/hele/breastfeeding" to sleep at the same time."

"“Lucky if Mark is home, we'll split up. But if he's not there, how can we split up the body? ...I'm just thinking, I'll take advantage of this competition they're having for my attention, because the day will come when this won't be the case anymore... But I'm looking forward to a full night's sleep, I admit, and I know that's a long time away!... Ha ha ha.”"

"“very loving thoughts, and prayers and well wishes” from then up until their family grew."

"“So if we had to break down five times while singing live, we did it. It was tough, but I can say we all enjoyed the process. It was a memorable learning experience.”"

"“I was so nervous when she watched. I was just starstruck! I forgot what Ate Guy said, but I remember her hugging me and smiling at us, the cast. I took that as a sign of approval.”"

"“From here on, I hope the industry will just continue to educate while entertaining. Especially now that I have kids, it’s important that what they watch has valuable lessons. The entertainment industry has a responsibility to shape our society’s future, our children.”"

"When I was a child, at 10 years old, I was a victim of molestation from my father. After the incident, our mother left. At that time, I didn't know how to react because I didn't know those things,"

"“It happened more than once. It only happened last year, after that it didn't happen again. Unconsciously, you tell yourself that you're worthless because you've been abused, that you're not pure anymore, that you're worthless. My self-esteem is so low,”"

"No one knows about my siblings. I didn't tell them because I didn't know how they would receive it. No one knows other than my current manager,"

"There were times when I was a teenager, I lost my way because I was looking for validation because it was not at home,"

"“People don't understand where I'm coming from, why I have to be choosy. I don't want to have a broken family again or I'll be abused. If I'm going to enter a relationship, I want it as a whole.”"

"“I prayed about what happened to me. I said, ‘Lord, I surrender everything that happened to me. You take care of me. Give me comfort, courage. You created me, so please make me whole again.’ My healing journey began when our father passed away,”"

"“Maybe it was just the grace of God (that's why I was able to forgive),”"

"In the early stages of my singing career, I was called the Soul Princess because I sang emotionally, but after that stage I was called the Fearless Diva because I sang so fearlessly on stage. But now, I realize that there is a purpose to why I am called fearless."

"Now, I feel fearless and I feel strong enough to share my journey from the past that for a long time, I hid it even from myself, I denied it, I hid it under the rug because the pain of that incident was so great, I didn't want to remember that it had become a part of my entire life."

"An interest alone is not enough to propel one to greatness, but when it is nurtured into passion, it becomes ambition, dedication and success. My parents fostered that ambition."

"I assuage the guilt of being a working mum by being a role model for my girls so that they can achieve whatever they want as long as they are decent human beings."

"I don’t think I’d be in this position if I hadn’t had the mentors that I had — people who had my back and offered me advice and encouragement. I'd like to be available now to mentor other neuro-surgeons — particularly women coming through those long training pathways."

"You can just focus on one thing. Every surgeon is a perfectionist. You have to be slightly obsessive, but most of us are critical of ourselves as well."

"We’re more empathetic and less ‘God-like.’ While all surgeons need confidence, female surgeons are often more self-effacing. Imposter syndrome is something I face daily, but I remind myself that I’ve earned my place."

"When the whistle blew, South Africa changed forever"

"We didn't have 60,000 South Africans, we had 43 million South Africans"

"“I auditioned. One thing led to another. I kept making every round. I was just kind of in shock almost. I was actually making it. It’s been such a whirlwind,”"

"“Now I’m kind of in retrospect looking back, that was pretty cool. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve always been passionate about music, always been passionate about singing. It’s been such a big part of my life for sure,”"

"I had woken to the same eighteenth of November two days in a row and everything that was going on around me was happening exactly as it had the day before, it was a replica of the day I already had stored in my memory."

"“I just have to say that on my journey on ‘American Idol,’ I was so young then. It was more of a personal journey for me. Now, the older I get, the more I realize that it was much bigger than me. I was carrying the Filipino flag. I’ve never been prouder to be Filipino,”"

"“It just blew my mind. I remember landing at the airport, my dad was with me at the time. When I left the airplane to just walk out into the airport, there were cameras and lights everywhere. I was kind of scared at first because I wasn’t expecting it.”"

"“discover my roots and experience the culture firsthand.”"

"“I would have told myself that everything was gonna be okay.”"

"“Thank you all so much for your support. I hope I can return to the Philippines. I hope we can meet again. Just thank you all so much for your support. It’s really meant the world to me,”"

"“I will continue to represent for the Filipinos everywhere. I will continue to carry the Filipino flag wherever I go. Just thank you so much for your support because without it I would not have been able to pursue my dreams and do what I love to do. It’s been such an amazing ride. I am just so proud to be Pinoy. I truly am. I will forever be grateful. Maraming-maraming salamat po and mahal ko kayong lahat,”"

"I rest my voice. I try to get lots of sleep, drink lots of water, green tea or peppermint tea. I don’t take ice-cold water because it shocks the throat and hurts the vocal cords."

"Women have the right to practice what corresponds to their culture. We are in a country where wearing the pagne has value. And expressing the celebration by wearing one's pagne is perfectly in line with Congolese culture. Laughing, having fun, taking a moment to enjoy oneself is a right. One does not exclude the other."

"Every family reunion is a chapter on our story. This one is extra special after four years."

"I’m crying with joy and I’m so grateful to God that my family is complete. This is the wish of any mother to have all her children with her and their family to be complete."

"I never imagined this moment, but by God's grace, here we are. This is not just about boxing. It's about faith. Family. Sacrifice. Purpose. It's about every Filipino and every fan who believed in me, even when the doubters didn't."

"We are so grateful for the love and support you have shown Manny through the years."

"My heart is overflowing! ♥️ I am the happiest Momma with tears in my eyes. 🥲 Together in the ring. 🥊🇵🇭 My pride and joy."

"I pray that you feel God's joy, comfort, strength, and care surrounding you. I pray that God helps you dream big and accomplish great things for His glory! ♥️"

"Starry nights and heartfelt sights, capturing the beauty that ignites."

"You’re beautiful inside and out, darling daughter. Happy birthday! 💕"

"Happy birthday my beautiful Queenie. You are a true blessing in our lives, and we thank God every day for you. I am so proud of the beautiful lady you are becoming, strong, kind, and full of faith. Always remember God has amazing plans for you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU!"

"Forever grateful for 2024✨ Wishing everyone a fruitful and an incredible start to 2025 ♥️✨"

"Grandpa Manny and Clara meet!"

"Tonight deserves something special. Family dinner time. Cherishing family moments."

"Because the way that your skin just feels after is just right. We always say that it’s like a glass of water for your skin."

"Dream Cream instantly hydrates your skin. Its lightweight and gentle formula is packed with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid and ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture for non-stop hydration."

"I think everyone needs just some rest and relaxation and that’s what the Dream Spa is all about – beautiful things and a beautiful lymphatic massage."

"Spiritually we are weak and poor, we must repent and pray a lot."

"He is noted for his zeal, industry, and courtesy, and is held in high esteem by all classes."