At an early age, Malubay started singing for various Filipino-American functions around Florida, as well as opening for Filipino acts such as Kuh Ledesma and Martin Nievera during American tours.

It was frequently shown that a friendship formed between Malubay and fellow Idol contestants Danny Noriega, Kady Malloy and third-place finisher Syesha Mercado.

Malubay also mentioned during her pre-performance video interview for Top 11 week that she had formed close bonds with fifth place finalist Brooke White and eventual winner David Cook.

[12] She performed in a concert in the Philippines with Ogie Alcasid and Pinoy Idol finalists Gretchen Espina, Jayann Bautista Ram Chaves, and Robby Navarro, in December 2007.

[13] On November 14, 2009, Ramiele performed the American national anthem before the main event fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Ángel Cotto at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.