Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante: “This year, it’s more relaxed than the rest of the years I’ve had”

Posted by Norman on March 16, 2016
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Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante: “I wouldn’t have it any other way…”

 
Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante wouldn’t have it any other way. The circumstances – however nerve-wracking and disappointing at first – that led to her third and final appearance as part of the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Official Candidates, that is.

Truth be told, it was a big risk for her to plunge into pageant action once more. But she was willing to take up to the challenge. After having moved from her original R-L’s Angels to Aces & Queens, she reinforced herself with a newfound confidence that went with her deep-seated desire to win and become a national titleholder. And she didn’t even bother looking at other competitions. It’s only going to be Bb. Pilipinas for her.

Read Ria’s personal account now and get to know more about how she is looking at her 2016 stint in the nationals.

It was very heart-breaking when I didn’t make it to the official 40. I cried a river, got the cliche messages from my family telling me that there’s an even better opportunity coming, supporters were shocked, again it was very painful but I had to accept it. That week really humbled me and made me surrender my dream of becoming Miss Universe, until exactly a week after the screening, I got a callback from BPCI, I’m in again. I thought the Lord was very tricky, I didn’t see that coming. Right now, I can say it was all meant to happen. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Success begins at the pit, not at the pedestal. I’ve already endured so much pain caused by my dream and to be given a chance to pursue it again made me really delighted and grateful. You have no idea how happy I was that day when BPCI contacted me! This year, it’s more relaxed than the rest of the years I’ve had. 2013, I was full of fears. 2014, I took a rest. 2015, I was overly competitive and calculative. I think my journey this year is just right. The common denominator of it all is the desire that is never ceasing. My eyes are on it, on the crown, I want a back to back win for my country, I want to make an impact to the society, and I’m serious and excited about this. But I’ve learned to surrender for exaltation doesn’t come from me, it comes from someone bigger than me. Someone who knows when I’m ready. That doesn’t mean I’m slacking off, I’ve been trying to do things my way for the longest time, now I do what I can do in the physical realm and leave the rest up to Him. Whatever happens, I sincerely hope I’d be ready. Greater things are yet to come, there’s no other way but up! Xoxo.

 

Ria in Martin Bautista

 
What chances are you giving Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante now? Will 3rd time be a true charm for her? 🙂

Ria at Gold’s Gym Acropolis during the Primer shoot

48 comments on “Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante: “This year, it’s more relaxed than the rest of the years I’ve had””

    • Sana magpasagasa ka sa highway kung manalo si Ria. Tiyak ko mukhang unggoy ka.

      • Tama. Kung ganyan na ang laman ng puso ng isang tao na dati nang natalo pero sinisikap na tumayo at lumaban sa patas na paraan, sino tayo para husgahan ang kanyang kapalaran? Manalo man siya o hindi, mananatili siyang kahanga-hanga. @EthanHunt, Nahan ang Bait Mo?

  2. I am moved by her fighting spirit…love her attitude. May the stars align in her favor. God bless you, Ria!

  3. dex! i like your optimism re kims reinstatement! mukha bang matatanggal din si vina? kawawa naman

    • Well, there’s still hope I believe. Just like what has been mentioned by Fabian, Vina’s photo that got circulated on the net recently is worse than Kim’s exposure and on that ground alone and with the clever defence from her lawyers, she could be reinstated. I understand that the case is still being heard right now.

      #theworldwantskimrossbackbbp2016!

    • Not bad naman dor me. But not that dyosa gorgeous. Kilay nya ata may kulang

  5. I admire Ria for her determination and positive attitude, and I find her beautiful. Good luck Ria!

  6. Well i just wish her the best. I find her lacking.i hope she gets better along the way because she can be a contender

  7. i like RIA shes so determined and she looks decent and shes a fighter. i dont mind RIA winning any crown she deserves it and given a chance she will surely give her 100%

  8. I don’t understand why people are obsessed abt height. This is a contest of beauty grace intellect and credibility , not height.
    If Ria wins MUP, I hope A and Q can make her stand out on stage as she usually does in pics

    • If Ria wins MUP, I hope A and Q can make her height 3 inches more to stand out on stage. Lols.

  9. Nanghihinayang ako kay Kim sana mafeel din to ng BPCI. Anyway, I’m still hoping for a miracle to happen

  10. Ang daming maganda this year. So hindi ko alam kung gaano kalaki ang chances ni Ria. But I do wish her well. tsup

  13. Ria please move on . You’re pretty but short. I’m sure you can have a fruitful career in another area. Sorry but too many fresh faced tall girls this year. No offense meant

  14. It’s good that Ria avoided contact lens this time. Not everyone can pull off contact lens unless you’re going for that ‘Alien’ look.

  15. Sayang naman si kim huhuhu. Hintay na lang tyo ng retirement ni SMA in a few years.

  16. Ria’s face is fierce. I just wish she got better from her previous experiences to finally snag a crown.

      • I’d like to see more photos of her, it is a NO for me based on this one.

      • Hana Ko,

        yaan mo Ma’am pag accept na nya request ko haha post ko agad. Puro muk up photos sa FB, unless gusto mo to,nakakaloka

      • Maliwanag na NO laila based sa Vit. C picture…pero puede sya maging artista at model.

      • Bong,

        Para syang mas commercial version ni Jodilly Pendre ng ASNTM.

        Medyo badtrip lang ako bakit ba need ng mga replace!ents na I’m so sorry to say fillers lang sa stage? Kung napakaselan nila sana mas higit pa sa mga tinanggal nila mga ipinalit. Ewan baka kase fan lang ako ni Kim na super nanghihinayang ako.

      • Pak na pak ka dyan mareng @laila “pinampalit” lang sila. No choice kailangan may #1 at #20. Sa part nmn ng mga “pinampalit” eh at least natupad na dream nila na makasali sa bbp yun lang. Thank you girl itetch.

      • Kailangan na ng Overhauling sa BPCI laila 🙂
        Palitan na ang dapat palitan.
        Panahon pa ng Typewriter machine ang pamamalakad eh Computer age na tayo 🙂
        Napakaipokritang Padre Damaso ang nakikita ko…
        Kailangang buhayin natin c Jose Rizal na maglabas ng bagong novela at mailathala para sa kaunlaran ng Patimpalak ng kagandahan sa Pilipinas 🙂 lol

      • What’s with the thick eyebrows that look so unnatural? Sorry but…most probably a mere clapper…

      • Makapal na make-up ang ang nakikita ko, I wonder how she looks without it. Don’t worry, Kim Ross will replace VinaO very soon! Still feeling positive!
         
         
         

        #ibaliksikimrossbbp2016!

  19. Maybe Sissel Ria is destined to win a crown this year. Who knows? She was actually replacement #1. What if someone from another camp pulled her scores down?

    Anyway, I’m quite eager to see how she progresses… I like her actually.

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