Wala umanong dapat ipangamba ang mga tagasuporta ni Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo ngayong solo siyang nagbabakasyon sa Amerika.
This orange gown was my gift to Iloilo City. The details at the bottom is connected to Dinagyang festival which we celebrate every January. I was waiting for that moment, I’ve been trying to imagine myself walk in this gown if ever I enter the top 10. It didn’t happen but I am still blessed. It was heartbreaking at first but I realize every girl in the competition also made sacrifices and it’s all about destiny. That night wasn’t meant for me.
To Mama @furneamato, I love you so much. You’ve been so kind to me in making me 4 gowns. You were so generous to help me in this journey.
To Tito Albert, you’ve been my prayer warrior. You are a family to me. I cant wait to be home and give you a big hug.
To @rainierdagala @emmillan @elainevillapando @imrioliza, we fought this fight together. You guys were there when I don’t know what to do. We even ate on the floor together. Laugh to some bad jokes. Thank you for all the help! You guys are my angels.
I failed to bring home the crown but I gained the hearts of millions of Filipinos, and that makes me a winner. Salamat Pilipinas! Lalaban parin tayo sa buhay!
Ayon sa 24-year-old half Australian beauty na tubong Iloilo, enjoy naman siya sa kanyang munting bakasyon at sa loob ng ilang araw ay sasabak na siya sa trabaho.
Kalakip ng kanyang mensahe ang larawan kung saan nakasuot siya ng orange gown na ang disenyo ay konektado sa Dinagyang Festival.
Pag-amin nito, balak niya sana itong irampa sa Miss Universe stage sakaling makapasok sa Top 10 pero hindi nangyari.
Muli naman nitong iginiit na mapalad pa rin siya sa Top 21 finish bagama’t sa una ay talagang “heartbreaking” ang kanyang naging tadhana.
Samantala, wala namang nabanggit si Mateo hinggil sa target nito na mahanap ang kanyang Indian na ama.
Inaasahang babalik sa bansa si Rabiya sa July.
