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Pia Wurtzbach tells Pinays they can define beauty, confidence 'on their own terms'

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<p>MANILA --  In time for Women&#x27;s International Month, former beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach reminded Filipinas that they have the power to define beauty.</p><p>Wurtzbach shared her encouraging message to Filipinas as she shared her thoughts being considred as an epitome of beauty and role model for Filipino women.</p><p>&quot;It’s an honor, but also a big responsibility. More than being seen as a beauty icon, I want Filipinas to know that they don’t need to fit into a mold to be strong and successful. They can define beauty and confidence on their own terms,&quot; Wurtzbach  said. </p><p>Asked if its hard to always look beautiful, she replied: &quot;As for looking beautiful all the time, honestly, no one does! I embrace days when I don’t feel my best, because confidence and authenticity matter more than perfection.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1742357367766ecafa431-4350-4a95-9446-3ccd8c09b24a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Pia Wurtzbach graced the opening of the first-ever D&#x27;ishee physical boutique at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Photo: Handout" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pia Wurtzbach graced the opening of the first-ever D&#x27;ishee physical boutique at Venice Grand Canal Mall. <em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In terms of her style, the Miss Universe 2015 titleholder said she&#x27;s into modern yet classic outfits.</p><p>&quot;My style is timeless yet modern, always polished but still approachable. I love classic, well-tailored pieces that feel effortless,&quot; said Wurtzbach, who recently graced the opening of the first-ever D&#x27;ishee physical boutique in the Philippines, which is located at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill, Taguig City.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1742357808347def4dc3b-2bd2-4f9c-b15a-f020f6466586.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pia Wurtzbach with D&#x27;ishee founder Sivan Dahan and co-founder Adi Dahan.<em> Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>“This women&#x27;s month, we ensure the prowess of our Dishee Girls and our community stays true to their roots while feeling bolder and stronger. You are what you wear. So feel empowered, Filipinas! Because the world is in your hands,” Wurtzbach shared in an Instagram video story a day before the event.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zLAY_8cWE90?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zLAY_8cWE90?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zLAY_8cWE90?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>In time for Women's International Month, former beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach reminded Filipinas that they have the power to define beauty.</p>

In time for Women's International Month, former beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach reminded Filipinas that they have the power to define beauty.