MANILA — Despite not bringing home the fifth Miss Universe crown for the Philippines, Rabiya Mateo believes her stint in the pageant is “a beautiful start for something new.”
“Actually, it’s just one girl who’s going to be crowned, but I know in my heart, every one of us, we are alright even without that crown,” Mateo said. “It’s not every day that we get to represent our countries, so this is really a great opportunity for all the girls. We are happy to be here,” Mateo said.A clip of Mateo’s appearance in D’rpic’s live session was published by Rabiya Universe, a fan page dedicated to the beauty queen.
Sus natcos nga todo iyak ka e. Yan pa kaya? Hahaha 😂✌️just sayin
We are proud of you rabiyamatteo ❤️