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WATCH: Former Miss Universe PH Rabiya Mateo tries skydiving in US

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17434859302032-Composite.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Rabiya Mateo tries skydiving in the United States. <em>Mateo/Instagram </em></span></span></span></div><p>&quot;I know my mom is having a panic attack while watching this video.&quot;</p><p>Former Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo made this statement as she shared her recent skydiving experience in the United States with her social media followers.</p><p>On Instagram, the beauty queen-turned-actress posted a video showing her conquering the skies, with the caption: &quot;Free falling into life&#x27;s best moments.&quot;</p><p>Watch her skydiving experience below:</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH4qIOftIW1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1293019.4000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A1248908.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A1249193%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In the comments section, fans and friends of Mateo commended her for her bravery, while others were happy that she was able to tick something off her bucket list. </p><p>Aside from skydiving, Mateo visited Disney World, enjoyed the beach, and went on a food trip, among others, during her US trip.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG91D90MCkR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1268728.9000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A1248908.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A1249193%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGwwOy3sVv8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1249211.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A1248908.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A1249193%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Mateo rose to fame after representing the Philippines in the 69th Miss Universe pageant in the US in May 2021. </p><p>She finished in the Top 21, with Andrea Meza of Mexico winning the title.</p><p>After her pageant stint, Mateo went on to pursue a career in local showbiz. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/11/19/rabiya-mateo-feeling-blessed-as-she-turns-28-1355">Rabiya Mateo &#x27;feeling blessed&#x27; as she turns 28</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/18/rabiya-mateo-says-closer-to-finding-father-2307">Rabiya Mateo says closer to finding father</a></div>