Rappler's latest stories on Miss Grand International 2019
Samantha Lo thanks family, supporters: I am the product of your butterfly effect
'I want to say thank you for your love and compassion, you have inspired me to keep fighting. I am the product of your butterfly effect'

IN PHOTOS: Samantha Lo's Miss Grand International 2019 journey
Samantha may have not won but she fought until the end

Samantha Lo ends journey in Miss Grand International 2019
Samantha fails to make it to the top 20

LOOK: Samantha Lo's preliminary performance at Miss Grand International 2019
Samantha showcases her Maria Clara walk during the preliminary competition

What you need to know about the Miss Grand International pageant
The Thai-based pageant has been making noise — both good and bad

LOOK: Samantha Lo's national costume for Miss Grand International 2019
Samantha's costume is designed by Edwin Uy

Binibining Pilipinas denies not helping Samantha Lo in travel debacle
BPCI says the parents of the Miss Grand International 2019 bet secured her Philippine passport through a 'fixer'

Catriona Gray, Binibining Pilipinas queens cheer on Samantha Lo
'Rise above all! And represent our country with pride!' Catriona tells Samantha

Samantha Lo: I hope to bring home crown, glory to the Philippines and our people
'Despite what happened last week and the trauma that came with it, I have moved forward and pursued this journey,' says Samantha, who finally arrived in Venezuela

DFA says Samantha Lo has no record in PH passport database
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it received reports that the beauty queen 'was unable to continue her journey to Caracas due to alleged issues with her passport'

Samantha Lo on Miss Grand International 2019 pageant: I'm going to bring that crown home
'Win or lose, I'm going to just give you the best show you've ever seen,' says Samantha
