my heart is still trying to process it all. this ms. philippines experience meant so much more than a title. it was growth, community, and love all wrapped into one, and i’m walking away feeling so incredibly grateful. 💐
my fellow reps: getting to share this stage with you was such an honor. your stories, your hearts, your resilience, i learned so much just by standing beside you. keep being you, my queens <3
my entourage: danielle, via, jahzeel, kyla, christian, julienne & bo: my backbone through it all. danielle, my right hand in literally everything. you held me down in ways i can’t even fully put into words. christian, jaz, & julienne, thank you for stepping up in every moment i needed support, encouragement, or just someone to remind me to breathe. kyla and via, thank you for being my point people and accompanying me to every practice with so much patience and consistency. and bo, thank you for bringing my audios to life and turning my ideas into moments people could truly feel.
thank you for the late nights, the honest feedback, the constant reassurance, and for believing in my vision even when i doubted myself. you didn’t just help me prepare, you helped me grow. every detail, every practice, every pep talk meant more than you know. i truly would not have been able to step on that stage without you guys.
my family: to my family. ninongs/ninangs/lola/titos/titas/cousins/ siblings, especially to my mom & dad. thank you for being my constant foundation, for molding me into the woman i am. your sacrifices, your prayers, and your unwavering belief in me gave me the courage to step into this role. everything i am and everything i accomplish is rooted in the love and strength you’ve poured into me. i love you guys po. 🤍
FACE: my second family. thank you for believing in me enough to let me represent you as Ms. FACE 2026. your unwavering support and presence meant more than you know, and i will always carry FACE with pride, purpose, and love. 🫂
📸:
@andrew.david06 &
@linomo308