Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Stand out ang Ilongga beauty sa 2020 edition ng Miss Universe Philippines.

Si Rabiya Mateo ng Iloilo City ang pinasahan ng korona ni 2019 Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados sa naganap na coronation ng Miss Universe Philippines pageant nitong Linggo sa Baguio Country Club.

 

 

 

 

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Diamonds need some pressure and time to be in their brightest form so if life is getting harder that's because you're almost there. HMUA: Gio Forbes Styling: @joshdavissales Swimwear: @maraderequito Photog: @lulaimages #MissUniversePhilippines2020 #MUPHIloiloCity #halabirabiya #phenomenalwoman #aribarabiya #beautifultransformation #beyondthecoastline

A post shared by Rabiya Mateo (@rabiyamateo) on Oct 12, 2020 at 6:16pm PDT

Si Rabiya ay nagtapos ng cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy sa Iloilo Doctors College.

 

 

 

 

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Hala Bira Iloilo! This post is an appreciation to one of the best designers in Iloilo. Thank you so much Tata Blas Pinuela for pouring your creative mind and artistic spirit in making this amazing National Costume.You have been a genuine and a supportive friend. I love you from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait to go home and hug you when everything is back to normal. I also want to extend my gratitude to the rest of his team. Special thanks to the following person: Sarah Mae Sulit John Ryan Pinuela Rheno Mar Soqueño Tito Bo Parcon Pangging Rosales Joe Agriam I am portraying Maniwantiwan, the wife of Marikudo who is the chief of Aeta tribe of Panay Island. Photographer: @paulchiongson phenomenalwoman #MissUniversePhilippines2020 #MUPHIloiloCity #aribarabiya #halabirabiya #beyondthecoastline #beautifultransformation #sustainabletourism

A post shared by Rabiya Mateo (@rabiyamateo) on Oct 24, 2020 at 2:13am PDT

Bago sumabak bilang beauty queen, si Mateo ay isang active review coordinator and lecturer sa SRG Manila Review Center.

Ang Miss Universe Philippines ang unang National pageant ng Iloilo beauty.

 

 

 

 

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The challenges may be overwhelming but the opportunities to do meaningful work is much greater. With your help, I will strive to be a role model, a rallying point, and a harbinger of hope because the Filipino is phenomenal. #TheFilipinoIsPhenomenal #ThePowerOfHope #inspiringwomenwithaction #learningjourney #onephilippines

A post shared by Rabiya Mateo (@rabiyamateo) on May 5, 2020 at 2:11am PDT

Samantala, itinanghal naman bilang First runner-up si Maria Isabela Ysmael ng Parañaque, second runner-up si Michelle Gumabao ng Quezon City, third runner-up naman si Pauline Amelinckx ng Bohol at 4tn runner- up ang Cavite’s pride  na si Billie Hackenson.