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.

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

The only rich person is a person who is rich in spirit. I have no money deposit. I have only beauty deposit.

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

Win or lose, we go shopping after the election.

They need a role model. They need a star!

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.