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...
Photo from Michele Gumabao’s Instagram account Volleyball star and beauty queen Michele Gumabao shared the highs and lows of her journey as a candidate of the recent Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant in a 24-minute tell-all video posted on her YouTube channel last Monday. The video, which...
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo has confessed faithful love as she vowed never to leave her boyfriend of six years despite winning the prestigious title. "I promised not to leave him even if I win," said Mateo during an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN on Nov. 2. Mateo said that she's...
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...
Another international beauty queen has joined the bandwagon in praising newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo. "I love the winner! She's beautiful! She looks like my daughter (Isabelle Daza). She's super ganda," said Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, when asked about her...
At least for now, with Rabiya Mateo’s win shining its spotlight on this charming province ABOVE THE CLOUDS An aerial view of Iloilo City A complex organ and an even more profound symbol, the heart is what keeps the body running, the source of energy, the seat of the soul, and the wellspring of...
Once considered ‘the ‘Queen’s Favored City in the South’ during Spanish colonial times, Iloilo hails its new queen—2020 Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Occeña Mateo With Rafael Jardeleza Jr. Iloilo is the heart of the Philippines and, right now, that heart is full to bursting. Known for...
Four days after the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant, top 16 finisher Sandra Lemonon claimed in her Instagram story on Thursday that she's getting death threats after she sparked controversy during the inaugural pageant. "I have death threats and people telling me I'm stupid and etc," said...
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has defended newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo from criticisms as she advised her to turn negativity into something that will make her stronger.  During an interview at ANC News program "Headstart" on Oct. 28, Gray said: "I've actually...
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has welcomed newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo to the Miss Universe Philippines family. "Congratulations queen!! Welcome to the sisterhood. Ikaw ang bunso (youngest)," said Pia in the comments section of Mateo's Instagram. Miss Universe 2015 Pia...
...or as real as possible One of the things that made recently-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo stand out was her answer in the final Q&A portion of the pageant, when the top five contestants were asked: “If you could create a new paper currency with the image of...
Still not over with her pageant battle, Miss Universe Philippines 2020 semi-finalist Sandra Lemonon posted another cryptic message on Instagram around 12 midnight. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/25/sandra-lemonon-ignites-controversy-after-miss-universe-philippines-2020-finals/ READ MORE:...
