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“Pageantry today is not just about beauty; it’s about being a voice for others, expressing your thoughts, showing compassion, leading, empowering, and facing challenges, all while maintaining grace and composure. That’s the true power of pageantry.”

— Ariella Arida

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Source: Ariella Arida Reflects On The Realities Of Being A Beauty Queen, Julianne Borje and Arne Gogo 9 June 2025.
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“Whenever I have the opportunity to speak with young women, especially those participating in local pageants, I share my personal journey on how education played a pivotal role in my transformation and boosted my confidence.”

“It was all quite awkward for me. Pageantry was completely outside my comfort zone,”

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I experienced a mental block and ended up reciting a Bible verse related to nature.”

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“As pageantry has grown in prominence, it’s disheartening to see how quickly people can judge based on minor missteps,”

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“Then, I was given the Miss Universe Philippines crown.”

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