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| Rabiya Mateo with Miss Indonesia Ayuma Malida (left) and Miss Thailand Amanda Obdam (right). |
Pageant fans and lovers from Philippines and Indonesia have known history in the pageant community - online pageant war.
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and Miss Universe Indonesia 2020 Ayu Malida address this issue in a recent video.
The video was uploaded on Rabiya's IG story on Friday, May 7.
"We just want to remind our fans. If you guys truly support us and support our cause, please do spread love not hatred. Because I and Ayu, we're good friends. We've been talking together. Our goal is to build lasting friendships," said Rabiya.
"So yeah and just take a moment to look back that we are fine and spread love not hate," added Miss Indonesia Ayu Malida.
In a separate IG video story, Rabiya has shared updates on her first two days in Miss Universe.
"Well I had several requirements like I went to the (Miss Universe) medical team. I fill out some forms. I did some video shoots," she said.
Rabiya also took the opportunity to thank her Filipino fans who give love and support at the hotel.
"I just want to say thank you to some Filipino fans I saw earlier downstairs. Some you guys even brought gift like a bouquet of flowers, a dessert, a cupcake just to show your love and support to me. It means a lot. Sabi ko first day pa lang umuulan na ng pagmamahal at suporta. Dahil dyan nagpapasalamat po talaga ako."
Rabiya arrived at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel on May 6. She undergone COVID-19 test prior to check-in along with the other contestants.
The result came out negative after a day thus she was able to attend pre-pageant Miss Universe activities with the other delegates within the hotel.