Bea Millan-Windorski

"It’s an honor to represent the province I grew up visiting my lola and lolo."

"La Union is where I fell in love with the Philippines and developed my dream of building a life here."

"I am now also honored to represent my Elyucana identity and ancestral roots by carrying the title of Miss Universe Philippines – La Union."

"We don’t inherit the world from our ancestors; rather, we borrow it from our children."

"The challenges facing our world are great."

"To my fellow Asians — please recognize how our status as a model minority is weaponized against the Black community."