ILOILO CITY — What began as a casual Facebook query asking for food recommendations in Iloilo quickly escalated into a nationwide conversation on bullying and mental health after Rabiya Mateo revealed that she has been battling major depressive disorder with anxious distress. The issue went viral after Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines in 2020, posted, “Iloilo na! Where to eat?” — a seemingly harmless question that drew not only suggestions but also harsh and mocking comments from some netizens. The backlash prompted a series of emotionally charged posts from the Ilongga beauty queen, in which she called out online bullying and urged the […]... Keep on reading: Rabiya Mateo’s depression disclosure goes viral after online backlash