PH designer Michael Cinco breaks silence; defends self, team vs attacks from Ms U Canada’s team

Immae Lachica 05/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—He no longer wanted to sit at a corner and ignore the blows that he and members of the team, who helped him design the gowns for Miss Canada in the 69th Miss Universe pageant,…

MUP 2020 Rabiya Mateo: ‘A resilient fallen angel’

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 05/18/2021

DALAGUETE, Cebu—A resilient fallen angel. This was how netizen Peter Joeriz Lancin visualized Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo’s Miss Universe journey while creating this digital artwork.  The 24-year-old teacher from Surigao City who is now based…

Rabiya Mateo on Miss Universe top 21 finish: ‘In my heart, I did everything I can’

Dana Cruz 05/18/2021

Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo believes she gave it her all during her Miss Universe 2020 run, as she recalled the sacrifices she made while competing in the pageant. “It was such a beautiful moment to represent you,…

Miss Universe memes tickling netizens

Immae Lachica 05/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— What’s a big event without memes, right? In our day today, memes are somehow connected to events. The creative minds of the netizens just keep on giving in, transforming normal photos into something hilarious.…

Rabiya Mateo thanks team, now looking for ‘samgyup’

Immae Lachica 05/18/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Rabiya Mateo did an incredible job in representing the country. This was all made possible with the help of her team, who was with her every step of the way in her Miss…

Miss Universe 2020 Q&A tackles pressing global issues

Doris Mae Mondragon 05/17/2021

Dalaguete, Cebu–A Miss Universe winner need not only slay the catwalk in the preliminaries, but she must also do well in the question and answer portion and free speech. This was proven by this year’s Top 5…

The meaning of Rabiya Mateo’s Sarimanok-inspired gown by Furne One Amato

Immae Lachica 05/17/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Orange. This was the color world-renowned Filipino designer Furne One Amato decided to use for Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo’s evening gown for the Miss Universe competition. In his Instagram account, Amato gave…

Rabiya Mateo ends her Miss Universe journey in Top 21

Dana Cruz 05/17/2021

Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo has ended her Miss Universe journey, after making it to the Top 21 candidates but failing to enter the competition’s Top 10 today, May 17. Candidates who made it to the top 10…

Rabiya Mateo cries while defending national costume performance

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 05/14/2021

“Tonight was a good night. I had fun. That’s what really matters.” These were the words of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo on the caption of her photo during the National Costume Competition held at the…

MUP 2020 Rabiya Mateo on dealing with pressure and beauty standards

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 05/13/2021

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo awed her fans and supporters with her performance during the Telemundo interview for the Miss Universe pageant.  Instagram account @missuupdates uploaded videos of the one-on-one interview with candidates from different countries…

Rabiya Mateo bonds with other candidates by teaching them Filipino words

Immae Lachica 05/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Candidates of the 69th Miss Universe pageant may be working on a tight schedule but these ladies made sure to still have some fun. Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo shared a glimpse of her…

WALK. WIN. Filipino designer is the official footwear partner of Miss Universe 2020

Immae Lachica 04/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Rabiya Mateo will not be alone in representing the country in the 69th Miss Universe coronation night. Mateo will be joined by one of the best shoe designers in the Philippines, Jojo Bragais, as he…

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