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...
Fashion has always played a vital role in the world of pageantry. A crystal-encrusted dress amplifies the glam factor. Platform heels help in keeping a good posture. A crown is the ultimate accessory. But as pageants evolve, so too does taste. Candidates and pageant fans are demanding an equal...
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...
The search is on for Miss World Philippines 2020! Seven titles are up for grabs in the prestigious national pageant which will be held in January 2021. These titles are Miss World Philippines 2020, Miss Supranational Philippines 2020, Miss Eco Philippines 2020, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas...
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:...
Miss Quezon City Michele Gumabao who won 2nd runner-up in the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 beauty pageant held in Baguio City revealed she already knew the winner one day before the finals. "I knew who won last night pa. I tried to go to our viewing party but everyone kept asking what...
A 23-year-old beauty from Balasan, Iloilo, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 during a competition held in Baguio City Sunday. Rabiya Mateo, an Indian-Filipino, whose name means princess or queen, edged out 44 other girls for the prestigious title as she was crowned by outgoing Miss...
“I look forward to a pageant in which fashion will be one of the things that will be given importance. Not only the creations but the creator themselves,” Design Council head of Miss Universe Philippines Albert Andrada tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle . “The MUP will serve as a platform...
