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Iloilo Doctors' grad wins Miss Universe Iloilo 2020 title


Rabiya Mateo of Balasan was crowned as Ms. Iloilo Universe 2020 during the pageant Thursday night, January 23, 2020. She received P60K and a trip to New York. 

She was followed by #10 Karen Mendoza (Ms. Iloilo-Bb. Pilipinas 2020) plus a trip to Singapore, #11 Ann Palmares (Ms. Iloilo-World 2020), #8 Kesha Rachmachandran (1st Runner Up), and #6 Sharamie Solocio (2nd Runner Up).

When asked how can the crowns of Miss Iloilo 2020 could promote in the global community. Rabiya Mateo winning answer highlighted Miag-ao's 'hablon' textile. 

"If I were to be crowned tonight, it will be such an honor to bring to the global community our very own 'hablon' which represents dedication, hard work, and creative side of every Ilonggo. Aside from that, I want to show to the world that I am the queen of today because of my province and with that being said I want to prove to everyone that I am a true Ilonggo with a heartfelt beauty," she said.


        Photo Credit: Rabiya Mateo FB

The 24-year-old Mateo is a cum laude graduate of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at the Iloilo Doctors College.

The 11 Miss Iloilo contestants are:


  1. Cyra Jagunap – Leganes
  2. Desiree Jane Tubaon – Igbaras
  3. Tarilaye John Beke – Pavia
  4. Rabiya Mateo – Balasan
  5. Desiree Rendoque- Cabatuan
  6. Sharamie Solocio –  Sta. Barbara
  7. Blessie Villablanca – Lapaz
  8. Khesha Ramanchandran- Lapuz
  9. Darra Sadsad – Arevalo
  10. Karen Mendoza – Concepcion
  11. Ann Palmares – Dumanggas

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