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R'Bonney Gabriel reminisces on her childhood as she visits dad's home street in Manila
R'Bonney Gabriel could not help but wax nostalgic over her childhood as she visited her dad's home street in Malate, Manila.
On Instagram, Tuesday, the Miss Universe 2022 shared several photos of her visit in Barangay 743, handing out meals and school supplies for children.
R'Bonney, who was accompanied by her parents, carried babies and took photos with fans.
"I spent many summer days playing on this street as a child," she said. "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."
The Filipino-American beauty queen said she remembers the warmth of the neighbors and was happy to see familiar faces.
"This street showed me how different my life was in America and taught me how to be grateful for everything I have," she said.
"To be able to visit again after everything and give back to a place so close to my heart is one of the biggest blessings of Miss Universe."
R'Bonney attended the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night last Saturday.
She reunited with her Filipino family during her trip and also met fellow Fil-Am Jessica Sanchez.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
