Published April 10, 2021, 2:00 PM Rabiya Mateo Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo has arrived in Los Angeles, California in preparation for the 69th Miss Universe beauty pageant which will be held in Florida on May 16. This as Jonas Gaffud, creative director for Miss Universe Philippines, explained the team’s sudden decision to fly to the US this early. Jonas Gaffud On Facebook April 10, Gaffud said: “The sudden decision to leave early was because of restrictions in the country. We wanted to leave on April 20, to isolate for 14 days (self imposed because there are no quarantine rules in Florida I think) prior to checking in at the Miss Universe Hotel venue.”