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The entire nation tuned in as Ilongga Rabiya Mateo was crowned the very first Miss Universe Philippines last October. The physical therapist turned beauty queen’s life was instantly thrusted into the spotlight in a matter of hours and is now quite the

It’s been a week since the events of Miss Universe Philippines 2020, and we still can’t get over our pageant high. To ride it all out, we’re rounding up 10 of the most unforgettable answers uttered by Filipina beauty queens over the

The recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2020 saw five candidates from different parts of the country come out as the top five winners, with Miss Iloilo Rabiya Mateo taking home the crown and officially representing the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2020

We grew up watching beauty pageants, and it was pretty common to see ALL the candidates sport long hair. Some would have voluminous waves, while others chose to wear it sleek and straight. So, we were delighted to see Miss Cavite Kimberly

Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City may have taken home the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown, but Miss Cavite Kimberly "Billie" Hakenson, who won fourth runner-up, was definitely able to leave a strong impression as well. As Miss Universe dominated the trending topics on