Beauty queen Rabiya Mateo says “Women are as capable as men”.
RABIYA MATEO – Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo firmly fights for women and the presidency following President Duterte’s claims.
Known for his remarks about women and leadership, President Rodrigo Duterte made another one previously which earned reactions from famous female celebrities. He said about women not capable of being a country’s leader, “You know, the emotional setup of a woman and a man is totally different. It will drive you nuts. This is the sad story.”
His misogynistic remarks would always draw ire online and even Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, his daughter, received discouraging message from him in terms of running for presidency. One of the famous female personalities who reacted to this is broadcaster Karen Davila who said “Women make great leaders. Yes, the Presidency or any other job for that matter, can be handled by a qualified woman.”
And now Ilongga beauty queen crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo also expressed her reaction to this saying that women as just as capable as men. She respects him as a president but disagrees in his sexist statement noting that two presidents before him were women.
She also cited New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who is known for her excellent handling of the pandemic in her country. As a woman, she believed that her emotions will definitely have a part in her leadership skills.
“I have so much heart, I have so much calling in being a leader actually and I do disagree with this thought. I can lead my country because I have the power to do so,” she added. The beauty even furthered that men and women must be given the same opportunities. One’s capabilities and strengths can make a difference and she believed this can also be applied to women.
“We need female leaders who will put their emotions in making decisions. Because it’s not all about experience. Sometimes you need to [use] your [emotions] to be the mother of the country,” she said.
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