I've always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.

I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.

I've always thought that I'm sexy in my own right, but not in a way that people thought was bankable.

Maybe 'loner' is too strong a word, but I've always enjoyed being on my own.

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.

Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you're entertaining people.