At the conclusion of the first edition of Miss Universe Philippines under a new leadership held just hours ago at Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio, Rabiya Mateo from Iloilo city was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 and became the official representative of Philippines at Miss Universe 2020. Rabiya succeeds Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados.
Hailing from Iloilo, Rabiya is also a staunch advocate of education. She attended the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Program at the Iloilo Doctors' College and graduated cum laude. She represented Philippines at Miss Universe 2020 and placed in the Top 21.