Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo urged vote “smarter” in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
“People would always say na mas mataas pa ’yung standard ng mga Pilipino pagdating sa Miss Universe compared sa pag-elect ng leaders ng bansa natin and that should not be the case,” Mateo said in avirtual interview with Missosology on Monday, Feb. 16.
“We need to look at the background of these leaders and we need to use our minds and our hearts in doing so because it’s gonna give opportunities to our children to build a better society for the future,” she added.
The Ilongga beauty queen said one of the best qualities that Filipinos should look for in leaders is being honest.
“Because all the good things go after that. An honest leader is somebody who is just, who is humane but most importantly, he or she is accountable of what is happening in his or her country.”
Mateo was also asked about her thoughts on the conversion of the country’s system of government into a federal form.
“It’s not about the system. It’s about the leaders. If we have leaders who are corrupt, who would put their personal interests first before their people, then it’s just gonna be the same,” she said.
“I would stick to the fact that we have a democratic country in which we choose our leaders and it’s all about having the power to choose for the best ones,” she added.IMT
