Noypi

We already know that Precious Lara Quigaman won the Ms International title in Japan a few weeks ago. What most of us don't know is the striking answer she gave on the question posted to her which she answered with so much grace and pride for ALL of us Filipinos. Here's how she introduced herself followed by the answer to the question:

"Mabuhay! Representing the democratic and freedom loving people of the pearl of the orient, I am precious LARA QUIGAMAN, from the beautiful country of THE PHILIPPINES"

The question:
Q: "What do you say to the people of the world who have typecasted Filipinos as nannies?"

The answer:

"I take no offense on being typecasted as a nanny. But I do take offense that the educated people of the world have somehow degraded the true sense and meaning of what a nanny is. Let me tell you what she is. She is someone who gives more than she takes. She is someone you trust to look after the very people most precious to you - your child, the elderly, yourself. She is the one who has made a living out of caring and loving other people. So to those who have typecasted us as nannies, thank you. It is a testament to the loving and caring culture of the Filipino people; And for that, I am forever proud and grateful of my roots and culture."

Now if that answer doesn't deserve a standing ovation from everyone who hears it, i don't know what else does. Proud to be NOYPI!