R’Bonney Gabriel
PINATUNAYAN ng Filipina-American at reigning Miss Universe na si R’Bonney Gabriel na kahit matagal siyang hindi nakabalik sa Pilipinas ay Pinoy na Pinoy pa rin ang kanyang puso at isipan.
Feel na feel ng kanyang mga tagasuporta ang kanyang pagiging Pinoy sa muli niyang pagbisita sa bansa hindi lang para masaksihan ang katatapos lamang na Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant kundi para mabisita rin ang ilang lugar sa Manila.
Binalikan ni R’Bonney ang mga lugar na kinagisnan niya noong bata pa siya kabilang na ang bahay ng kanyang tatay sa Malate, Maynila.
Makikita sa mga litrato at video na ipinost niya sa Instagram ang pakikipag-bonding niya sa kanyang mga kapamilya kasama ang ama’t ina kaya naman mas naging masaya ang kanilang “reunion.”
Sa isang bahagi ng video, makikita rin ang ginawang pagbabahagi at pagse-share ni R’Bonney ng kanyang blessings sa mga kabataan na naninirahan sa kanilang lugar.
“To have the opportunity to come back to my father’s home street and celebrate with the community makes my heart so happy.
“We were able to hand out meals and provide school supplies for all the children. I loved seeing familiar faces,” ang bahagi ng caption ng Miss Universe 2022 sa kanyang IG post.
Kasunod nito, nabanggit din ni R’Bonney na natatandaan pa rin niya ang kanyang ginagawa noong bata pa siya at naninirahan pa sa Maynila.
“I spent many summer days playing on this street as a child. From walking to buy pandesal in the morning, playing in the rain when it flooded, watching the fiesta parade, and sweating in the heat playing tongits on the plastic tables,” ang pag-alala pa niya sa nakaraan.
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“I remember the warmth and kindest of the neighbours. This street showed me how different my life was in America and taught me how to be grateful for everything I have,” sabi pa ng dalaga na itinuturing ding bonggang “blessing” ang pagbabalik niya sa dati nilang tahanan.
Narito ang mga comments ng netizens sa touching and inspiring message ng beauty queen.
“I’ve never seen a Miss Universe’s parents travel with her. This is so special.”
“Oh my gosh! I never follow miss universe but I just love her so much!”
“Philippines has not lost a Miss Universe this year because in this post now I know you are also our very own Ms. Universe 2023. I’m glad it’s you who won.”
“It really is like the 5th crown for Pinas. Undercover 5th crown.”
“Thank you for acknowledging your Filipino roots, Rbonney. You made us all happy. we love you!”
“Ahh!! I’m finding out that I had a similar upbringing as you, which is really inspiring to me! Thank you for sharing this side of your journey. It really allows us Filipina-Americans to be proud of who we are!”
“Wow! I didn’t know you spent so many childhood vacations in the Philippines!”
“Awww so nice you are able to go back to where your pops grew up! You are technically a Manila Girl too! dope!”
“You are the best universe Miss @rbonneynola . I appreciate your inner beauty cause look back where you started. we love you from the Philippines. God bless you!”
“I am teary-eyed watching this video. I am proud of you being proud to being a Filipino.”
“Those childhood memories are priceless. She’s so relatable. I had the same experiences as a child, in the Philippines!”
“It’s more fun in the Philippines. Simple life but happy, there is always a bond with family. Shout out to 80’-90’s kids! So much memories being a kid playing outside in the rain.”
Kim Atienza ibinandera ang kanyang ‘pandesal’, nakipagsabayan kina Jak at Jayson