Rabiya Mateo’s Journey to Her Forever Home
RABIYA MATEO – Despite a painful scam experience, Rabiya Mateo remains unstoppable in pursuing her childhood dream of building a home of her own.
Despite facing a painful financial setback, Kapuso star Rabiya Mateo remains focused on her goals—especially her childhood dream of having a home she can finally call her own.
Rabiya recently opened up in a July 15 interview aired on “Chika Minute” on 24 Oras, where she revealed being a victim of a scam. However, the former beauty queen chooses to f2ace life with resilience and hope.
“Kailangan nating ipagpatuloy ang buhay, masakit man. There’s still a lot of means for me to get my money back. I am still praying and hoping na sana ay mabalik,” Rabiya stated.
Rather than dwell on her loss, Rabiya focuses on rebuilding her life and home. She proudly shared that she was able to buy and renovate her dream house in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
“I was able to buy and renovate my dream house sa Sta. Rosa, Laguna. I need to start from scratch but God is so good.”
Rabiya recalled how her family often had to move from one place to another when she was younger due to financial instability.
“Frustration namin noong maliit ako, para kaming no permanent address. We would transfer from one place to another kasi we can’t afford to pay rent.”
Now that she has made significant progress, she remains determined to work even harder—not just to improve the house but to make smarter decisions, following her mother’s advice to be practical with expenses.
“Dream house ko siya kaya ako nagwo-work very hard sa showbiz. Kasi, I want to achieve a lot of good things in life, so isa na ‘to.”
Beyond her personal milestones, Rabiya also revealed that she will take part in the seventh anniversary of Amazing Earth. Her appearance also marks a reunion with her Royal Blood co-star and Kapuso Primetime King, Dingdong Dantes.
“I’m going to have a special participation sa seventh year anniversary ng Amazing Earth. Abangan nila kung ano ‘yung mga ginawa ko doon.”
Through ups and downs, Rabiya continues to move forward with strength, purpose, and hope.
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