"I express myself as an androgynous woman or person...And it's so much better. I'm happier. I'm comfortable and I feel confident and I don't think--there's nothing wrong with that."

"I don’t have to justify what I do. I’m only answerable to God and my family"

"For people to call me out na parang ‘bat ganyan ka?’ I’m not the one telling people: ‘bat ka ordinaryo?."

"Women nowadays are the most empowered ever. We are in this generation that women don’t have to justify themselves. We can do anything we want."

"If you like dressing up as masculine, I go for it...I have days that I feel very feminine and I literally go for it."

"Pray. Nothing beats that."

"I may have my mistakes but I am not an evil person."

"I think what really matters is family in the end."

"I guess my outlet was to dress up and look like this [laughs] and it snowballed into being weirder and bigger."

"Sexy is in the attitude. It's sexy when you are comfortable in your own skin. It doesn't have anything to do with your shape or your physical appearance."

"My passion is life. When I do something, I’m super all out there. I cannot single out anything."

"2024 was a whirlwind of ups and downs. But as I step into 2025, I can’t see a reason not to live."

"I now understand how much I have to offer. I know who I am, feel secure in myself, and am no longer swayed by others’ opinions."

"This crown just does not belong to me and it [does] not belong just to myself but to everyone here right now. Miss Universe Philippines has always been more than just a competition, it's a celebration of passion, dedication, and the beauty of dreams coming true."

"Advocate for those in need, or you can also volunteer, volunteering is free. I've done it."

"I, a singular teenage girl, am not responsible for the wealth disparity in the Philippines."

"The bullying convinced me I was damaged, inadequate, and worthless. But now, I see how wrong I was."

"I've been so honest about the privileges I've been given, and the privilege that I have in my life."

"Senate should focus on the issues that aid legislation."

"I have the freedom to dance to the music I hear, regardless of whether people can hear it too."

"Waging war is not the way to go about it."

"Chinese Filipinos are Filipinos at heart. Our loyalty and love for the Philippines run deep. We cherish the harmony and unity that define our nation, and we firmly believe that peaceful dialogue and cooperation are the paths to resolving any disputes."

"There is and should be no contradiction between being comfortable in our primary identity as Filipinos, yet recognizing our Tsinoy roots and heritage."

"Sovereignty is non-negotiable."

"I never really did social media for money. I did it for fun, self expression, and community."

"We were forced by sheer necessity to give a face, a voice to the community’s trauma and fears."

"Marcos’ referendum to legitimize martial law can be of no far-reaching significance as it is accomplished under an atmosphere or climate of fear."

"Peace is a condition where people can work effectively together, understand one another, regardless of race, creed, beliefs and tradition."

"Grandiose acts are not the measure of greatness; it is the small things that we do in the name of love and service to God, country and fellowmen that really counts."

"We shall be judged by history…not by what we want to do and can’t, but by what we ought to do and don’t."

"My loyalty is to the Constitution, to justice, and to the Filipino people."

"A beautiful irony which cannot be overlooked."

"When I took my oath of office, I said to myself that my loyalty is not to the appointing power but to the Constitution, to justice and to the Filipino people."

"Sinophobia and racism is dangerous and unfortunate."

"When matters of conscience are at issue, one must be prepared to espouse and embrace a rightful cause, however unpopular it may be.’"

"There rose before my eyes this gruesome specter of one, a hundred, a thousand civilian Filipinos being dragged by the mighty arms of the military before its own created and manned tribunals…for offenses, real or imaginary…."

"I asked myself, how can I best represent the whole Philippines? But against all odds, we won. I am now your queen. I know I only assumed the crown. But I am forever grateful that I was given this chance to represent the Miss Grand International organization."

"We could not stay as bystanders."

"Chinese Filipinos have long been part of the social fabric of the Philippines, contributing to its culture, economy, and progress. We share the same dreams and aspirations as every other Filipino, seeking peace and prosperity for our nation."

"The success of integration is when Tsinoys no longer separate themselves from mainstream national concerns."

"Our blood may be Chinese, but our roots grow deep in Philippine soil, our bonds are with the Filipino people."

"Diplomacy is the only way to solve the disputes."

"The Philippines is our country where we were born and for which we will proudly die."

"Chinese Filipinos kami (We are Chinese Filipinos). We are all Filipino who happen to be a Chinese descent."

"Even if I had paid that much, even if we did have that much money, it is our choice, and our freedom to do what we want with money that we earned."

"I know I did my best and I have lived up to my purpose. I hope I made you proud again Philippines. [It’s an honor, my beloved Philippines]."