It is always a challenge to find the "perfect" venue for a Valentine's date, more so this year, when it is Valentine's--the pandemic edition. So where to go to impress your better half? It is still not advisable to go to the malls or hotels. There are no movies or concerts to watch unlike...
Rabiya Mateo Reigning Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo has recalled her humble beginnings in Iloilo as she went to school with only two notebooks and P5.00 baon. "When I was in elementary, I did not have much. I remember, I only had 5 pesos as my baon back then. I only had 2...
Based on the news , it looks like face masks are still the "it" items of the time, and for the seasons to come. So, for this holiday season, it is just right to give to your loved ones the gift of protection. And if you're finding it hard to decide where to get beautiful and effective face masks,...
Check out the outfits of Rabiya Mateo, Bella Ysmael, Michele Gumabao, Pauline Amelinckx, and Billie Hakenson Photo courtesy of Jonas Gaffud/Instagram The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday, Dec.1, was different due to social distancing, but the winners still turned out...
Overwhelmed by the need to help others, chef Tatung almost forgot to launch his new cookbook Left with almost nothing after their homes were devastated by typhoon "Ulysses," many flood victims had to depend on relief operations to survive. Because it is our nature as Filipinos to help one another,...
Help give these animals a second chance at life Adopting a resident from a shelter will save more than just their life. Not only will the dog finally have the home they have longed for all their life but it also opens a spot for the next rescue to be brought in—consequentially giving them a...
Reading, in this age, has become even more important Photo courtesy of Rabiya Mateo People living below the poverty line and those who are illiterate are in the same portion of the population, research has shown. Increasing the availability of books to the illiterate children in developing...
Rabiya Mateo Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo is taking the lead to help fight illiteracy in the country by helping them in reading and comprehension. On Instagram, Mateo said that she is taking part in the National Reading Month with USAID and the Asia Foundation. "We really need to...
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo How often does one get the chance to have a one-on-one, face-to-face interaction with one of the most sought-after personalities of late, thanks to her rather controversial win in the first edition of the country’s search for its Miss Universe delegate...
Still not over on the issue of the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant, Top 16 finisher Sandra Lemonon urged MUP 2nd runner-up Michele Gumabao to "speak your truth" on the controversy surrounding the pageant. "Speak your truth love," said Sandra in response to the...
Why we love Rabiya Mateo Rabiya Occeña Sundall Mateo , Miss Universe Philippines 2020, will have a very memorable reign. Her win is historic—not only is she the first Miss Universe Philippines held by MU as a standalone organization, she also won the title during the Covid-19 pandemic. The...
And Iloilo is currently the center of the universe In Spanish colonial times, Iloilo was known as “The Queen City of the South,” a title that now belongs to Cebu. But following the recently concluded Miss Universe 2020 pageant, Iloilo is the queen's city again because it is the city of Rabiya...
