All Quotes

"Living in Boracay is less stressful, You can focus on the more important things in life [like] family and relationships."

"Kahit sikat ako at marami akong pera sa showbiz ,it seemed dark in the limelight. Parang, it seems so empty. And I needed something more meaningful."

"My dream was to really live by the beach, and Boracay is one of the best beaches in the world, it was the best decision we ever made."

"I’m getting emotional because I feel that it’s really a privilege. I’m turning 50 this year, and God allowed me to live this long so that I can share the beauty and the story of transformation and redemption that he has done in my life and for other people."

"You need people to encourage you, especially when you’re most tempted to give up."

"Knowing God has changed me. I hope it inspires others rather than turns them off."

"I'm always grateful na meron tayong Panginoon na pag sa deepest, lowest situation natin ay nandiyan lang siya para i-comfort tayo, para bigyan tayo ng liwanag, para ituro sa atin yung daan."

"Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil."

"Money is a tool. It’s neutral. It’s not alive. Something dead cannot make me happy. There was a time I was surrounded with so much money, living the worldly life, what every woman dreams of: traveling the world, living in a big beautiful house, and driving expensive cars, and being surrounded by luxury, the latest it bags, the best branded clothes. But without God... I was not happy. That’s when I discovered that this is not what makes me happy after all."

"To obey God in giving tithes. Tithes is 10 percent of gross income, gross salary. When I first encountered this, I was like “What???” But when you come to think of it, all our money is God’s and He’s just sharing it with us and we’re to be faithful stewards. If we can prove to Him we can be good managers, He will bless us with more."

"Now that I'm a mother, I would probably say, the priority when you're pregnant is to take care of your body. And the rigorous demands of being a beauty queen, of traveling, and meetings here and there might cause a lot of stress for a pregnant woman. So I believe it would be best and wise for her to step down."

"I surrendered myself to God. I read the bible and learned about Jesus more…. Dito na talaga nagsimula ang turnaround ng buhay ko. Nothing in my life was working that time, but the only change was when I surrendered my life to Jesus."

"When the Lord gave me the man who I truly deserve to be with for the rest of my life—everything changed for the better."

"A relationship is about companionship and friendship."

"Everything is good. Life can only be better if you are with the man, you truly love."

"Climate change is so compelling that we need to do something about it."

"It lies in the pen I hold in my hands."

"Earn your stripes. Show up for work even on bad days, especially on bad days."

"“Not just academic learning, but learning from people as well… Never stop learning.”"

"“Always remember that you’re doing this not for yourself, but for the greater number of people.”"

"In Filipino: “Kailangan i-keep mo ‘yung humility mo palagi. Kailangan nakatapak sa lupa kasi walang isang taong may monopolyo sa lahat ng talento sa mundo.” In English: “You need to always keep your humility. You have to stay grounded, because no single person has a monopoly on all the talent in the world.”"

"In Filipino: “Hindi ka lang maiintindihan ngayon pero darating ‘yung panahon na mahahanap mo ‘yung boses mo... Siguro now is not your time pero that doesn’t mean you should quit.” In English: “You may not be understood right now, but there will come a time when you will find your voice... Maybe this is not your time yet, but that doesn’t mean you should quit.”"

"In Filipino: “Mag-a-align lahat ng stars in the universe para ibigay sa ‘yo kung ano ‘yung nararapat na para sa ‘yo. And kahit walang nakikinig, magkwento ka pa rin nang magkwento.” In English: “All the stars in the universe will align to give you what is meant for you. And even if no one is listening, keep telling your story.”"

"In Filipino: “Ang Pagtatapos ay Isang Pagsisimula.” In English: “The ending is a beginning.”"

"In Filipino: "Kung gusto mong humaba ang buhay ng iyong talento, ang buhay ng iyong kaalaman, matuto kang magturo sa mga tao kasi habang buhay ang mga taong naturuan at natulungan mo, buhay din ang alaala mo. It’s not just about yourself, it’s about giving a part of yourself to others." In English: “If you want your talent and knowledge to have a long life, learn to teach others, because as long as the people you have taught and helped are alive, your memory lives on as well. It’s not just about yourself; it’s about giving a part of yourself to others.”"

"In Filipino: “Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kapag marami ang pumapasan.” In English: "The heavy becomes light, when many bear it.""

"In Filipino: “Ang nakasanayan ay hindi laging tama. Huwag tayong masanay sa mali. Masanay tayo sa tama.” In English: “What we are used to is not always right. Let us not get used to what is wrong. Let us get used to what is right.”"

"In Filipino: “'Pag mas simple, mas sinsero. Wala masyadong palabok. Wala masyadong arte. Wala masyadong gimik.” In English: “The simpler it is, the more sincere it becomes. There’s no unnecessary embellishment. No excessive flair. No gimmicks.”"

"“I hope all the corrupt people in the Philippines die.”"

"I will be forever grateful for you taking the chance on me when nobody else wanted to take a chance on me."

"Thank you for allowing me to tell stories and thank you for allowing me to use these stories to help more people in the Philippines."

"That’s the mark of true service—we tell stories not for ourselves but for others."

"Sana mamatay ang mga kurakot sa bansang Pilipinas."

"Minsan may mga taong ibibigay 'yung mundo na bibigyan ka talaga ng chance."

"Ang success para sa akin is happiness and contentment, and ’yung nakakapagpasaya ka ng ibang tao."

"Isa akong mikropono sa mga taong walang boses o mahina ang boses."

"Pag mas simple, mas sinsero. Wala masyadong palabok. Wala masyadong arte. Walang masyadong gimik."

"Doon ko narealize na ‘Ay, ito ang calling ko’, doing stories about people living in the remote communities and showing kung gaano sila katatag."

"Gumawa ka ng maganda ngayon, gawa ka ng mas maganda bukas."

"Kapag maligaya ka, that’s when you’re the most successful."

"Isa akong tulay sa mga taong hindi naaabot ng kalsada."

"“If you lend money, whether to family or friends, be prepared to lose it forever.”"

"“I believe that real change can only happen in our life by focusing and remembering the ABCs that can bring about a meaningful change. This would be our Attitudes that influence our Behavior which reflects our Character. Real change, especially in handling money, can happen only when we change the ABCs in our lives first.”"

"“A good and well-crafted estate plan, with the help of experienced professionals, is a plan for the worst of times. The most common mistake by almost everyone, not just women, is the lack of urgency and consistency in preparing for the eventualities of life. Without a properly documented plan, they risk losing all their hard-earned money and assets. This is where estate-planning would be most helpful.”"

"“There is a time and season for everything. You have your seasons of youth, marriage or single blessedness, child-bearing and child-rearing, middle-age, and advancing years. Enjoy and value each season of your life and be happy and grateful for everything that you experience, good and bad, together with all the people you meet in each or all the seasons of your life.”"

""Committing the same mistake over and over again is idiocy at best and lunacy at worst.”"

"“Learn to share with others, particularly those in need, of everything that you own and possess.”"

"“Think of how you plan for a trip or journey. If you want your travel to be successful and meaningful, You don’t just leave on a trip or journey without a plan. You would, often first consult a travel agent to help in preparing for the destination, the costs involved, the facilities you need considering the purpose of your trip, the timetable, the itinerary, and the maximum success and enjoyment you expect from the travel. The same is true with your travel or journey of life.”"

"Growing up, I had very good achiever parents as my model with a strong family, social and spiritual upbringing."

"Create a vision of the life you want to live, put it down in writing and review this often, so you can remain focused on this vision."