Tribute to Rabiya: Pardo woman’s crochet doll

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 05/20/2021

GINATILAN, Cebu, Philippines — A hand-crafter has paid tribute to Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo for her beauty and courage by recreating a doll version of Mateo. Corazon Rusiana, from Pardo, Cebu City, made a handmade crochet…

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…

Fans and beauty queens send Rabiya Mateo some love after ending Miss U journey at top 21

Immae Lachica 05/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Rabiya Mateo ended her Miss Universe journey as part of the top 21 finalists on Monday morning, May 17, 2020, Philippine time. She may have fallen short in claiming the fifth crown for the Philippines,…

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 becomes only Miss U candidate with over 1 million Instagram followers

Ian Biong 05/16/2021

Philippine bet Rabiya Mateo is the first Miss Universe candidate to gain over 1 million followers on Instagram, which comes shortly after she was hailed the most followed queen so far. “Woke up with 1 Million followers!…

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…

WATCH: Rabiya Mateo surprised with good luck greeting from Kathryn Bernardo

Dana Cruz - @inquirerdotnet 05/13/2021

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo received a heartwarming surprise in the form of a video message from actress Kathryn Bernardo, who wished her good luck for the upcoming international beauty pageant. Mateo got the video message…

Rabiya Mateo accidentally falls in the pool during Miss Universe photoshoot

Immae Lachica 05/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo had an unexpected turn of events during one of her latest photoshoots for the Miss Universe pageant. The Ilongga beauty accidentally fell into the pool, but she was all…

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