Even though Rabiya Mateo didn't get to bring home the Miss Universe crown, her performance and her latest Instagram post has garnered a lot of praises from Filipinos all over the world. "It was such a beautiful moment to represent you, Philippines. I am forever honored to be part of the legacy, of...
Support for Rabiya Mateo continues to pour despite her not winning at the recently concluded Miss Universe beauty pageant. On Instagram, Miss Universe Philippine National Director and Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup penned an appreciation post for Rabiya's efforts to raise the...
Rabiya Mateo remains positive despite her not making it among the winner's circle in this year's Miss Universe pageant. During the Instagram live video of Miss Bolivia Lenka Nemer, moments after the coronation, the Filipina beauty queen noted that her loss is a "beautiful" start. "It's just...
Dubai-based Filipino designer Furne One expressed support to Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo despite the latter not snatching the crown during the just concluded beauty pageant. "We are still so proud of you @rabiyamateo like a phoenix, on your own pace and time, you will soar high," he...
Former Miss Universe titleholders Pia Wurtzbach (2015) and Catriona Gray (2018) warmly welcomed Mexico's Andrea Meza via social media after she won the crown. "Welcome to the sisterhood. Excited to witness your journey," said Catriona, which Pia echoed. Meanwhile, in the same post, Pia also...
Twenty-eight-year-old Reggie Baradas has been designing doll clothes since he was in elementary. Despite being busy with work-from-home duties, he was inspired to create some of his favorite Rabiya Mateo looks over the past weeks. The latest of which is Rabiya's national costume, making it the 10th...
She looks gorgeous in that vibrant, fiery number Rabiya Mateo in her Miss Universe 2020 finals night evening gown Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo looks breath-taking in a dress by Furne One at the 69th Miss Universe pageant's coronation night. In an Instagram post, the Dubai-based...
Not a full day has passed after Rabiya Mateo walked the runway in her national costume as part of the Miss Universe preliminary competition, and 33-year-old Aiza Cipriano has already made her two-month-old baby Zia a crocheted outfit based on her that memorable national costume....
After three days of interviews, and swimsuit and evening gown presentations, the big day is set in few hours and all the pageant contestants are getting ready for the big day. "I still can’t believe Miss Universe is gonna happen tomorrow. The days were so fast. Last night was our preliminary...
Rabiya Mateo’s boyfriend was among those happy with her performance at the preliminary stage of the ongoing Miss Universe pageant. On Instagram, Neil Salvador, a medical frontliner based in Quezon City, related how his jaw dropped with his heart seeing his girlfriend sashay onstage at the...
Dubbed as her "agimat," the earrings are believed to give Rabiya luck in winning the Miss Universe crown Pia Wurtzbach and Rabiya Mateo In every quest, champions bring a special piece with them on their journey, whether it is something to protect them or to help them claim victory. For Miss...
Kathryn Bernardo made public her support for Rabiya Mateo, the country's representative to this year's Miss Universe pageant via social media. “I know there’s a lot of pressure for the upcoming pageant, but know that the whole Philippines and every Filipino will be cheering for you on that...
