“With or without a crown, I’m proud of you.” My family was never type to force things with me and I can’t thank them enough for giving me the freedom to follow my heart. This goes to the support back home. My backbone. 💗 Mom @joanneyance, thank you for always showing the world who I am, for going above and beyond to ensure I was going to be okay on my own. I started pageantry because I wanted to make you proud and now I have the honor of carrying the Philippines across my chest. 🤩 Dad @ed.borromeo , thank you for reminding me I have so much to offer.That I was and am worth loving no matter what.That things were always going to work out. That I am more than enough. To my sister @sabrinaborromeo , thank you for all the calls that made me feel heard, for flying in with mom and Ethan to support me. I could laugh at anything when I’m with you. To tito Rajan @rajfrederick , thank you for always welcoming me to visit, spend time and sing my heart out. For feeding me the BEST cooking of Gina. I never felt alone in Manila because I knew I had you.🥰 To my lolo Bobby and lola Janet, thank you for allowing me to spread my wings here with a place to stay. They couldn’t fly in like they wanted to but their support was unwavering! 😍 To my family, thank you for loving me. For encouraging me to keep going and grab every opportunity. I can’t wait to go back home. I love you all deeply❤️ There really is no place like home.