"“Bring as little as you can! That’s easier said than done. I have a tendency to bring more than I need. But you have this por se acaso or just-in-case moments — like what if I need another pair of heels—then you’re already on the wrong footing. Besides, anything you need is available abroad.”"

"“I offer my songs to you, Lord. Take care of me and my voice.”"

"Problems will always be there. Sometimes solutions are instant and sometimes they take time."

"“I can’t just stand still while singing. Bending helps me hit high notes. It helps my lungs expand.”"

"When I sing, I give my all."

"I learn from everything that happens every day. We never stop learning. I thank The Lord for every new day…that He allows me to be still here, singing, and to be happy at this time of my life."

"I'm standing as Miss Universe, because I was able to get myself out of any situation, because I was hardworking, I was persistent, and I fight for what I want."

"There are more things to life than pageantry,"

"I want our leaders to have self-knowledge, to understand if they can actually do the job they’re applying for because it's a position of public trust. So they got to be trusted, they got to know what they are doing, and they got to make sure that they have the capabilities to do the job that they area applying for"

"Pageantry became my life’s vessel, fueled by the love and the support of those around me"

"I'm happy and content. I did my best. That's all I can do."

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"As a public figure, you’ll always get unsolicited advice or opinions and I’m used to it. It’s nothing new. I just hope that when people give these pieces of advice, that they remember to be kind"

"“Your lives will be richer if you include people who are not like you. Reach out to more people. Get out of your own circles or silos and echo chambers.”"

"“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."

"They destroyed my life. That’s why I’m going to rebuild my life now. They destroyed or ruined my name, my reputation. Now that I’m free, I’m going to work hard to redeem my name, and complete vindication is the key."

"You failed to break me. I’m still standing, standing firm. I hope you will realize that what you did to me was a big mistake."

"While I know that I am a strong person, I never realized that I could still turn out to be stronger."

"I really needed to do the daily routines to keep me strong and hindi ako mawalan ng pag-asa (for me not to lose hope). I needed to survive this."

"Would people still remember me?"

"This is not about vengeance. This is about justice finally taking its course."

"This is how justice should work—those in power must be held to the same standards as everyone else,"

"Poetic justice and also vindication"

"Today, more than ever, I am convinced that I did the right thing of sacrificing my personal liberty and even my political career."

"I will stand my ground. For when they come after me and try to silence me, they are actually coming after those who cannot speak for themselves and defend themselves. I cannot, in good conscience, let that happen."