Rabiya Mateo ends Miss Universe 2020 journey

MANILA, Philippines – Rabiya Mateo's dream of bringing home the country's fifth Miss Universe crown has come to an end.

We're still proud of you, Rabiya Mateo! Thanks for representing the Philippines!

The 24-year-old Mateo from Iloilo City failed to advance to the Top 10 of the competition. She made it to the Top 21.

The pageant is still ongoing at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida, USA.

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Moving on to the next round of competition are:

• Jamaica - Miqueal-Symone Williams
• Dominican Republic - Kimberly Jiménez
• India - Adline Castelino
• Peru - Janick Maceta
• Australia - Maria Thattil
• Puerto Rico - Estefanía Soto
• Thailand - Amanda Obdam
• Costa Rica - Ivonne Cerdas
• Mexico - Andrea Meza
• Brazil - Julia Gama

The Top 10 will compete in the evening gown competition, and the judges will choose the top 5.

The Philippines so far has 4 Miss Universe titlists: Catriona Gray in 2018, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, Margie Moran in 1973, and Gloria Diaz in 1969.

— The Summit Express