"“Wala akong pasensya sa mga artistang, number one, bobo tapos mayabang. ‘Di ko kaya ‘yan. Maraming ganyan,”. (I have no patience for the artists who are stupid and then arrogant. I can’t do that. There are many like that.)"

"I do not want to waste my time because life is short."

"There's no such thing as age limit."

"Sit down, breath in, breath out, and pray. Ang pinakamagandang meditation ay praying (The best meditation is praying).”"

"If I could choose to live in any woman’s shoes, it would be Apo Whang-Od. She’s an amazing symbol of cultural preservation. She’s an amazing symbol of ageism. She has been defying boundaries, stereotypes, and that is something that I have tried to inspire everybody around me as well, which is to own your unique story, own your traditions, love where you came from, love who you’re with, who you’re surrounded with. And truly, with that unique story, you can make your country proud. You can show the universe what your country has to offer. In my case, my love for my country can shake the whole universe as well."

"I think one of the worst impressions about me, especially in my career, is I had it easy."

"People don't know how hard I work behind the scenes. People don't know what I went through growing up. People think I'm a nepo baby because I have two prominent parents, but I have been independent since I was a teenager."

"I am just taking it day by day. People don't know I am drowning. [I am] very proud of where I am but I know that there is so much more that I could do."

"Always a 10, we always try to have a better year than the previous year. A lot of growth talaga (of course) and I'm excited to start anew."

"2023 was my most authentic year. Every year after that has just been a deeper version of that authenticity."

"Competing in Miss Universe the way I did—being the complete opposite of the expected prototype—was one of the biggest risks I’ve taken. I was the most doubted candidate. But it takes a certain kind of person to go against the grain and still stand tall with dignity. And I did.”"

"'Reyna’ is about finding the beauty in what others call flaws. It’s reclaiming every insult and doubt thrown at you, and transforming it into confidence."

"I am beautiful, I am kind. With strength and wisdom, I clear my mind. Like the sun, I’ll shine and rise again."

"It’s not about avoiding the bad—it’s about how you rise from it."

"The fact that our voices just keep getting louder. Every year, we take up more space. Even if we’re not fully accepted yet, we show up—and that’s powerful."

"Just by being visible, you give others permission to believe in themselves."

"Your worth is not defined by your wins."

"In life, we lose more than we win. But even in loss, there’s dignity. Even in doubt, there’s beauty."

"I don’t move backward. I walk the talk. And I hope how I live—how I treat people—becomes a ripple effect. That’s how real change happens."

"I am just unapologetically authentic."

"Every challenge became a chance to learn, every collaboration a reminder of the beauty of a shared vision"

"But I firmly believe that the best natural resource that the Philippines is us Filipinos. We are the true heart and soul of the Philippines with the way we are hospitable, with the warm smiles... And we are the reason why the world keeps coming back for more. No matter where the universe takes me, I'll always be proud to call the Philppines my home. And no matter what happens I will always be proud to call myself Pinoy."

"Hard work really pays off, so never stop chasing after ‘that dream,’ okay?"

"Body positivity is about loving yourself and doing what makes you happy,"

"Do what is best for you individually, but never step on anybody’s toes in the process."

"Be careful who you trust."

"Challenging, but incredibly fulfilling, humbling, fruitful in more ways than one."

"It's not done until it's won."

"Winning this year validates not just to me but to every Filipino that with hard work, perseverance and passion, you can achieve anything."

"Thank you for being my rock and for giving me the strength to keep going"

"Life is hard but life is also beautiful and we just have to let others in."

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

"You cannot linger in anger for so long. I have recovered and moved on with my life."

"It is important to know what your beauty really means."

"When you are happy, that’s when you become beautiful."

"It takes time to be happy."

"Beauty to me is something that needs to age like wine."

"My happiest moment is when I’m communicating with God."

"No, because everything here in this world is temporary."

"Men, it’s important for you to see that beauty is to be appreciated in the right manner. [It is] not according to how selfish you can be about desiring the woman."

"I want to be able to share to the young people, men and women… that beauty is something that needs to be understood… that beauty is not used just for selfless reasons… that beauty is a good symbol for this country… that we can grow together and be beautiful as a whole."

"Every role, I try to do well at it. I do not want to shortchange the viewers. I want to make sure they are satisfied with my performance, whether it’s live or taped. That’s just my goal in my career and in my life as an actor: I make sure my viewers are happy with my performance and always remember every performance that I have."

"Beauty can be a curse. Sometimes, beauty can destroy relationships."

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