Did Samantha Bernardo just hint on joining Miss Universe Philippines after Miss Grand International?

Is Samantha Bernardo hinting on joining Miss Universe Philippines?

On her Instagram Stories, the 1st runner up of Miss Grand International reposted a page called All Things Pageant that asked: "The first runner up of Miss Grand International next heading towards Miss Universe Philippines?" 

Samantha won first runner-up in the Miss Grand International pageant last March 27 in Thailand.

Before winning first runner-up, Samantha was named among the top 10 best in national costume and top 5 through popular vote.

During the preliminary competition, she dazzled the audience in her emerald green evening gown called “Lipad,” which represented Palawan’s yellow-throated bird.

She also took hold of netizens’ attention when she wore the Philippine eagle-inspired national costume “Agila” and made it to the top five voted best in swimsuit.

The Miss Universe Philippines organization has already started looking for candidates for the pageant to be held this year. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News