The crown is always with me, so I keep it close.

I do not have any regrets about not having the opportunity to do my walk with the crown on stage.

You have to take into account the arc of your foot when you're buying heels.

I wouldn't say there are alliances at the pageant, but I understand if you can't speak the language, you would want to hang out with someone who understands you.

I've been stocking up on dry shampoo. We don't have dry shampoo in the Philippines yet. I notice that here in the U.S., there are a lot of volumizing products, like salt spray. In the Philippines, the humidity can make your hair a bit flat, so I'm wondering, how come we don't have this back home?

The future is a big place.

A lot of Filipinas are really into fashion, and there are so many noted Filipino designers around the world.

There's such a huge diaspora of Filipino workers around the world and I want to help tell their story.

When I want something really badly, whether it's good or bad, I never stop until I get it. It's part of the way I was brought up.

I was a nervous flyer before, but now I've gotten used to it.

But I'm the type of person who, whatever you throw at me, I can make something out of it.

The relevance of beauty pageants in the Philippines is that it gives people hope.

If there are any offers, opportunities to work abroad in the U.S., then why not? I'll definitely try that out.

It would be good to star in a teleserye, why not.

If you have a goal, you have to understand that it's not going to be easy. It might take a while.

I didn't want any other crown when I joined Binibining Pilipinas.

I might be the next Bond girl, who knows?

I'm looking forward to just enjoying my reign as Miss Universe.

I wouldn't join Miss Universe if I thought somebody else deserved it more than I do.

I wouldn't be the same Pia if I won Miss Philippines on my first try.

I'm so glad I never lost my drive because turns out, I was right! Now I'm finally wearing the Philippine sash in the most prestigious pageant in the world.

You can be the CEO of a big company and still be unhappy. You can also pass an exam and feel like you've hit the jackpot. Success all depends on how happy you are.

Life doesn't end when you get married.

To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility.