MANILA, Philippines — Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City was named Miss Universe Philippines 2020 during the pageant’s coronation ceremonies held at the Baguio Country Club on Sunday.
First runner-up was Maria Ysabella Ysmael of Parañaque City while second runner-up was Michele Gumabao of Quezon City.
Third runner-up was Miss Bohol Pauline Amelinckx while fourth runner-up was Kimberly Hakenson of Cavite.
The 22-year-old Mateo bested more than 40 other candidates.
Mateo was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2019 Gazini Ganados.
Ganados was allowed by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. to crown her successor.
Parañaque’s Ysabella Ysmael was named first runner-up, while Quezon City’s Michele Gumabao was crowned second runner up.
Bohol’s Pauline Amelinckx bagged third runner – up honors while Cavite’s Kimberly Hakenson was named forth runner-up.(with a report from INQUIRER Northern Luzon) / gsg