Miss Philippines

After her Miss Universe journey, the Philippines’ Rabiya Mateo is planning to pursue an acting career, with a television show possibly in the works this year. In this report, Steve Angeles tells us what else the...

The Philippines’ Rabiya Mateo personally thanks members of the Filipino community for their support as her Miss Universe journey wraps up. What’s next for the beauty queen after the competition? MJ Felipe tells us in this...

Miss Universe fever is still burning hot among some Texas Fil-Am fans who are celebrating their pageant experience in Florida. That’s despite its cost and the early exit of the Philippines’ Rabiya Mateo from the competition....

Though Mexico’s Andrea Meza is now the new Miss Universe, Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo, who exited the competition early, still won praises from her Filipino fans. MJ Felipe reports....Read More

From statement pieces to big outfit reveals, Miss Universe candidates wow the crowd with their stunning national costumes. But Filipinos’ eyes were particularly caught by what the Philippines’ Rabiya Mateo wore, or didn’t wear. MJ Felipe...

We get to know a Fil-Am designer whose creations have been wowing Miss Universe contestants, including the Philippines’ own Rabiya Mateo. For Kirsten Regalado, her beautiful gowns represent the candidates’ heritage and culture. Cheryl Piccio reports....Read More

Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo is now in Miami where this year’s pageant will be held. As Cheryl Picco tells us, the beauty queen is already turning heads with creations by a Fil-Am designer....Read More

Despite being jet lagged, Miss Philippines Universe Rabiya Mateo was all smiles as she met with some fans and her fellow Miss Universe contestants for the first time. Steve Angeles has this story....Read More

The universe is still a month away from one of the most prestigious beauty pageants on Earth. But the Philippines’ candidate for this year’s Miss Universe contest is already in the U.S. where the competition will...

by Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News The pageant opened with a glittery number with all 90 candidates, Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados was unique in a lavender Sherri Hill outfit. Steve Harvey hosted the show for the 5th...