Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante answers my Lenten Q&A
Binibini 39 Ria Rabajante was only too willing to oblige when I asked her to answer my Lenten Q&A. In fact, she was the very first one to submit replies to the four (4) questions. And with Holy Tuesday in our midst, let us give way to the thoughts of this beauty. She doesn’t consider herself a religious individual, but maintains a deep relationship with Jesus Christ.
Get to know her mindworks better now.
1) Do beauty pageants and religion make a good mix?Explain your answer.
“The very first pageant is in the scripture, the story of Queen Esther. Pageant is about the Lord’s exaltation to someone destined for a higher position to influence people and touch their lives for His’ greater glory. Esther glorified God and not herself, that’s why she was chosen.”2) How spiritual are you as a Binibini?
“I’m flawed and sinful, but I’ve been forgiven when Jesus died on the cross for me, so I’d say I’m a work in progress. I can only hope I could be spiritual enough and obedient to Him enough as a candidate.”3) What is the most selfless act that you have made to another person or group of persons outside your family?
“I find it selfless when I give time to LISTEN, to hear people out and UNDERSTAND them. We live in a world so noisy and opinionated, and to me that could be selfish at some point. I feel selfless when I deliberately listen and offer a prayer for someone.”4) Would you go for a Binibini who is religious with a lot of restrictions or someone who is liberal and with a come-what-may attitude in life?
“I never consider myself religious, I call mine a relationship with Christ. It’s one thing to be knowledgable about Him and do religious traditions, it’s another thing to experience Him, and begin to live a life towards His’ will not because I’m good but cause He’s been good and faithful. I wouldn’t go for come-what-may, I’d go for what convicted me to be true, Biblical, and even experiential. If we can’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything. I would want to be known to be someone who doesn’t please the world, but pleases and stands for only One. And do it all in LOVE.”
I have always seen Ria as a faith-centered person. Her spiritual convictions are steadfast. And such personal choices show in the way she navigates her decisions in life.
How are you seeing her, dear readers? 🙂
Ria during the PCMC event with the kid patient assigned to her
I actually pity this lady..she tops my ‘awat na’ list dis year..if its any consolation, previous top holders,include the likes of diana arevalo, hannah ruth sison, patricia ejercitado.. 🙂
I was one of those who were blown away when she showed up at the screening in 2013! She was a dead-ringer of Miriam Quiambao, or so I thought…i wanted to choose her over Charmaine Elima at the beginning because she was so classy and arrestingly beautiful but then again my admiration wasn’t enough for me to become a fan. Now, by just reading how she answers questions and how her mind works is like navigating her soul and I love what I am feeling. It is the wisdom that not everyone of her age has. Ria is a beautiful soul…old but beautiful soul.
Ria’s face is one of a kind. Hoping she comes to the competition this time more prepared to finally snatch a crown.
Give it your all and enjoy the ride as you go along.
Deserving si Ria sa 40. Nabiktima lang siya ng replacement kaya nag iba ang tingin sa kaniya ng mga beki. Fight lang ng fight teh.
She really is very likable. Less than a month to go!
Ria is full of wisdom. It’s enough for her to climb up to the top.
hope she and Angelique make it into the top 15. the judges should watch their videos to know how classy they are when they talk … women of substance
basil , that was ria 10 yrs ago. let’s stay with the present tense, namukadkad na ate mo. she is now what you will never … ever… be hihihi
In all honesty, I have always been a fan of Ria and find it really disappointing and pathetic with how many bashers she seems to have this year. It reminds me of the “move on, oldie” attitude that people took with Pia last year. Somehow people forget that Ria was actually a big crowd favorite when she first joined Bb. Her unique look immediately grabbed people’s attention and she was encouraged to join again by the likes of the same people who praised Ara and Bea.
But somehow this year, her height and “not very pretty face” are suddenly the topic of conversation. Truthfully, I see a very beautiful girl with big dreams, a genuine heart, and a go getter attitude.
Now that being said, I actually think Ria is one of those girls who ISN’T benefitting from joining Aces and Queens. It seems like they told her she needed to age her look or carry herself with a very stern aura to make up for her height. You can tell in her photos, it just seems unnatural. I much prefer her styling when her former camp.
I’m still a fan and have hope for her. But she really needs to ditch her current look and reclaim + refine the fresh, exotic look she had before if she wants to win a crown. Go ahead, give your thumbs down.
@victoriano. I’m seeing a Kris tiffany aura on the glam shots . I think we should just be supportive to Ria for wanting to pursue her dreams just like Pia and MJ.
Wow, this is the 1st time I’ve seen her really strategize to win…
In fairness to her, she really made an effort to think about the answers
c2f, stragetize? not likely. I think she is probably the most spiritual among the binibinis being a sunday school teacher.
but I sense some sarcasm in Norman’s title hihihi. changing camps , representing a different city, joining mwp when you keep saying you have always wanted to be MU . yeah, ria, you will fall for just about anything. you ,naughty norman, hihihi
The title is quoted from Ria… I don’t think Tito Norms has the same kind of thinking as yours. Ria does not have the same guidance/support from her family as the other Binibinis. She used to be so sheltered and now she needed to be independent because of unprecedented circumstances. She is experiencing and learning all these on her own only with her faith in God to guide her.
Glamshots:
Maxine – 10 perfection
Kylie- 9.95
Nichole- 9.95
First impression after reading her answer: Sincere. Stay that way, Sissel Ria.
i like her, she is beautiful and feminine kind ambitious and well-spoken. i wish there was a way to glam her up. unfortunately, her eyes are too small and she is too small.
in the event that she wins MUP, i will support her. but she has to win first …which is almost impossible. but who knows?
Ria is a very down to earth person. I love reading her blogs. She’s an inspiration especially for a Filipino youth like me. Check it out. https://riarabajante.wordpress.com/
SS- 8.5
Glam- 8.1
God’s Plans are bigger than yours.. God’s plans is perfect even when He is silent He is doing something great… je crois en toi Sissel.. we believe in you… believing is achieving…
She doesnt consider herself as religious — Ok