Miss Philippines Samantha Panlilio failed to enter the top 20 of the Miss Grand International 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Despite this, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. congratulated Panlilio for giving a good fight in the international competition.
The BPCI message read:
"Thank you for raising our flag, Sam!
"Stella Marquez Araneta and BPCI are delighted with your grand performance at Miss Grand International. Thank you for giving the Philippines a good fight in Thailand. We are very proud of you, our Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021."
Last year, Binibini Samantha Bernardo finished second at Miss Grand International pageant.
Other semifinalists at the Miss Grand International 2021 pageant are:
Costa Rica
Ecuador
France
Australia
Malaysia
Brazil
India
Colombia
Myanmar
Netherlands
Nigeria
Germany
Indonesia
Spain
Dominican Republic
Special awards:
Best National Costume: Angola, Peru and Malaysia
Best In Swimsuit: Puerto Rico
Best In Gala Dress: Thailand
Miss Popular Vote: Cambodia
Winners:
Miss Grand International 2021: Vietnam
1st runner-up: Ecuador
2nd runner-up: Brazil
3rd runner-up: Puerto Rico
4th runner-up: South Africa