WATCH: Rabiya Mateo's full Miss Universe 2020 preliminaries performance

MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe 2020 pageant kicked off with a National Costume contest on May 14 in Seminole Hardrock Cafe & Casino in Florida, USA.

It was then followed with a preliminary competition on May 15 and will culminate with a coronation night on May 17.

At the preliminaries, Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo wore back-to-back yellow swimsuit and long gown. The evening wear was designed by Middle East-based Filipino designer Furne One and was inspired by the sun in the Philippine flag.

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