Rikki also invited the public to watch the Manila Fashion Runway in Intramuros, Manila on Sunday, May 26, where she will showcase the clothes she wore in the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition. Beauty queen Rikki Abuel Dela Pena has expressed her gratitude on social media to everyone who supported her during the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant on May 22. From being a former Miss Philippine Youth 2019 grand winner to the reigning Miss Philippines Face of Tourism, Rikki's journey to the Miss Universe Philippines Lucban representative at the Manila Hotel on Jan.
30 was a testament to her dedication and hard work . Rikki said she was honored to be part of the prestigious pageant and to be the first Miss Universe Philippines Lucban. She said she was able to showcase both herself, the Lucbanins, and the tourism in Lucban.
Most of the tourist destinations in Quezon province are located in my hometown. said the young beauty queen. During the pre-pageant activity for Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Rikki was named one of the top six finalists in the Miss Hello Glow Runway Show in April.
Rikki, 25, is an alumna of the University of Asia and the Pacific with a business management degree. She also took business courses at UP Diliman. She is passionate about youth empowerment and aims to promote self-care awareness.
She organized and produced five fashion shows for charitable causes, supporting foundations dear to her heart. She has also served as an ambassador for the Erda.
