Aya Abesamis replaces Samantha Lo as Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2019

Binibining Pilipinas 2019 1st runner-up Aya Abesamis has just been introduced as the new Bb. Pilipinas Grand International, replacing Samantha Lo.

On BBP's Facebook page, a photo of Aya was shared on Saturday where she was seen wearing the Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2019 sash.

"#Spotted: Our Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2019 Aya Abesamis at the World Slasher Cup 1 press conference held at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. #BbPilipinas2019," they wrote on Facebook.

Samantha officially signed off as Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2019 last November, after a grueling journey to represent the Philippines in the pageant held in Caracas, Venezuela.

Samantha was held in Paris, France and was sent back to the Philippines for allegedly using a fake passport.

Samantha continued to represent the country in the pageant in Venezuela but failed to advance to the semifinals. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News