MORE THAN a month after the Miss Grand International pageant, Samantha Ashley Lo announced that she’s officially “signing off” as Miss Grand Philippines 2019.
Sharing photos on Instagram on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Cebuana, who failed in her bid to win the crown, wrote: “She took off her crown, thanked it for everything. Left…so she could live. Miss Grand Philippines 2019 officially signing off. Maraming salamat Pilipinas. Now I’m off to my new path.”
Her post came after she had prematurely ended her reign by handing her resignation letter to Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI), citing her need to pursue another direction in life.
BPCI has accepted Lo’s resignation, effective Nov. 27.
Samantha was reportedly detained in Paris due to some issues with her passport before she arrived in Venezuela for the competition.
Samantha and BPCI have issued official statements on the matter.(Push)
