"Keep money not the main conversation. But more than anything, make sure they (children) always share, that they’re always part of a group, and that they don’t feel the need to keep up with anyone."

"I used to say that when you enter a contest, you must keep it in your mind that this is not the beginning or the end. This is just a stepping stone, something different. If you win, good. If you lose, okay. You make friends, you enjoy. But it’s more difficult for me to say that now because now, they are already 26 or 27, it’s a life-changing career."

"Oh, just the same things I do. I think if he has been in the moon for so long I think when he comes over he wants to change, I guess."

"I think people should do what suits them and make them feel comfortable. In pageants now where I get to be invited as a judge, the contestants tend to look the same. I swear when I look at them, they walk the same, they wear the same make-up, same hair, similar gowns. If I was a mentor, I would make them different."

"It’s not just the crown that I have to wear. Rather, it’s a symbol that constantly reminds me to do what I can to help improve the environment and be responsible enough to continue my advocacies long after my reign is over."

"Confidence is not seen on how you carry your dress...but about the inner being, something that is not seen by many."

"Don’t let people brand you of someone you’re not. Don’t be afraid to share your story."

"He loves you despite the cracks."

"Your past does not define you."

"My life is a testimony of second chances, forgiveness, and grace."

"One’s future is ahead of you, not behind you."

"You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there's nothing major major problem that I've done in my life because I'm very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I'm here. Thank you, thank you so much!"

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"Pia Wurtzbach is proud of her sister Sarah's progress coping with PTSD. GMA. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"During the first question and answer round, Wurtzbach was asked by host Steve Harvey, "Earlier this year, there was a controversy in the Philippines about the United States reopening a military base in your country. "Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?"Q&A: Pia Wurtzbach on US presence, being Miss Universe. Philstar.com. Retrieved December 13, 2025."

"Environmental knowledge is something that all of us must share, but most importantly we must teach the youth that this is something that we should instill in them so that in the near future they will be the ones to take care of our mother Earth."

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"Pia Wurtzbach on delivering a powerful ad addressing the "sayang ka" (uou're a waste) mentality many people have against a lot of women. Pia Wurtzbach, in new ad: "While others deny us a seat at the table, we're creating our own space". ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Wurtzbach on auctioning her memorabilia to fund her advocacy. Pia Wurtzbach to auction her sashes in Miss Universe, Bb. Pilipinas for a cause. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Pia Wurtzbach's encouraging words for HIV-positive patients. 'Our work continues': Pia Wurtzbach leads World AIDS Day event in PH. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Wurtzbach as lead of the Word Aids Day event in 2024. 'Our work continues': Pia Wurtzbach leads World AIDS Day event in PH. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Pia on letting go of sentimental Ms. Universe memorabilia auctioned to establish a Youth Center aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, reproductive health care, mental health care and a safe space for the youth. Pia Wurtzbach auctions iconic Miss Universe memorabilia for youth center. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Wurtzback on becoming 2025 SheTalks Asia Summit co-chair Pia Wurtzbach named co-chair of She Talks Asia's 2025 summit. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 11, 2026"

"Wurtzbach shared how she used her dreams as a fuel to keep fighting. WHO SAID THIS: How Pia Wurtzbach redefined being confidently beautiful with a heart. ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 16, 2025"

"Wurtzbach shared an encouraging message to Filipinas as a beauty icon and role model. Pia Wurtzbach tells Pinays they can define beauty, confidence 'on their own terms'. ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 16, 2025."

"Asked if its hard to always look beautiful. Pia Wurtzbach tells Pinays they can define beauty, confidence 'on their own terms'. ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 16, 2025."

"During the interview with Preview Philippines for their May 2025 fashion cover story. Pia Wurtzbach on entering fashion week scene: 'I didn't want this to be a competition'. ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 13, 2025."

"During the second round of the question and answer, the top three contestants were asked the same question. "Why should you be the next Miss Universe?". Q&A: Pia Wurtzbach on US presence, being Miss Universe. Philstar.com. Retrieved December 13, 2025."

"I believe that one of the biggest problems that our country faces today is divisiveness in politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other's differences and respect each other's opinions, then we will just be a stronger nation and world."

"Going into any pageant—most especially Miss Universe—changes you. It makes you stronger, braver, and more ready to face whether else comes after the pageant. Going into something like that, it takes a lot of bravery. And you become more confident in who you are. You learn how you can help others around you."

"I’ve always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and to be grateful. I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining, and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a smile on their face."

"I have to try it first i have to try my vision first sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn't but i'd rather stay true to my vision and then explore others and learn that way than never listening to what i want"

"I think first of all, it takes bravery. To be a Miss World is to carry a burning torch. It is like action carried out by one to illuminate the lives of many. And I would dedicate my whole self, my love for the arts, and my voice to trying to uplift, empower, and educate people. And it would be my greatest honor and duty to hold this torch high enough so that all the world could feel and see its light."

"Thank you for the fight. Yours is a comeback story that I know well, and so it's with certainty that I can say, never denied only redirected."

"An ending is not a failure."

"My relationships with the people around me are the richest they've ever been. And so, in a way, I see the blessing and the hurt."

"So the version of me now, I'm the healthiest I've ever been."

"So it's just been a really healing journey. I feel like I came back home to myself."

"For now, let’s continue to spotlight the communities who are still in need of aid. Many communities are still cut off from fresh drinking water, submerged under water or are in need of basic needs."

"I pray we’ll never settle in a place of ‘ganun talaga eh,’ wag tayo masanay ('it's just like that, eh,' let's not get used to that). Who we put in leadership need to be held accountable to the responsibility of protecting and uplifting the lives of the nation."

"We deserve so much better."

"How I pray that we would hold our government accountable to how they exploit the environment to the consequence of increased risk for communities. How I pray we won’t just be glorified for being resilient when our nation is merely surviving."

"The storms will always come but we can be better prepared, systems put into place to mediate or reduce the affects. How I pray that our public funds will be used with transparency and intention to protect the livelihood, safety and essential human needs of the Filipino people."

"A full circle moment. The Tropical Essentials campaign was my first welcome to the H&M family back in 2022. Four years later, I'm so honored to be chosen as the face of the Tropical Essentials collection for 2026."

"It showcases either how we’re feeling and how we see ourselves, to celebrate what being a woman is, which is accessing different facets of ourselves, whatever the roles we feel or aspire to be. Fashion can really be an avenue where we can amplify and express that."

"Fashion plays a really wonderful role in allowing women to feel empowered, because it allows an avenue for self-expression."

"We praise women when they’re career-driven, but then there’s also people who are like, ‘Oh, you do not have time for your family.’ And then you see women who are all about their family and they say like, ‘Oh, sayang (what a waste) you gave up your career, I don’t think I’ve ever felt sexism so strongly in my personal experience than I do in this topic."