Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums.

The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave.

I have no weakness for shoes. I wear very simple shoes which are pump shoes. It is not one of my weaknesses.

The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didn't change the name of our country.

If you know how rich you are, you are not rich. But me, I am not aware of the extent of my wealth. That's how rich we are.

Never dress down for the poor. They won't respect you for it. They want their First Lady to look like a million dollars.

I have a different way of thinking. I think synergistically. I'm not linear in thinking, I'm not very logical.