BANGKOK (AP) — The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition held in Bangkok on Monday, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Filipina Catriona Gray, who was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the final in Bangkok, says her first project will involve HIV awareness and reiterates her backing of medicinal marijuana. The office of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was quick to congratulate the winner — the fourth Filipina to be named Miss Universe. Asked what she thought about legalizing marijuana, Gray said: “I’m for it being used for medical use, but not so for recreational use. Everything is good, but in moderation.”This year’s Miss Universe competition included the first-ever transgender contestant, Angela Ponce of Spain.

Source: Egypt Independent December 17, 2018 11:37 UTC