Philippines' Catriona Elisa Gray Crowned Miss Universe 2018

Miss Universe 2018: In the final question round, Catriona Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe.

Bangkok: 

Catriona Elisa Grayy from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20.

Ms Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a red gown. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa.

In the final question round, Ms Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe.

She said: "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something.

"And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face."negativity."

The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for the arts and holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. She is an adventure junkie and is passionate about her love for Filipino dishes including adobo, balut and the sweetest mangoes in the world.

As for her philanthropic side, she is an HIV/AIDS advocate at Love Yourself PH and volunteers as a Teacher's Assistant to the students of Young Focus NGO, according to the official Miss Universe website.

South Africa's Tamaryn Green was named the first runner-up. A medical student, her favourite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world."

The second runner-up, Miss Venezeula Sthefany Guterrez is studying to be a lawyer in her home country.

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Okra (Lady’s Fingers) is one of the healthiest foods in the world

Its name is different in every country, but it sounds similar. Okras are very rich in nutrients. This plant isn’t seasonal because it is growing over the whole year.

You can consume okras boiled, stewed or pickled. In addition to this post we are going to present you the benefits which are coming from consuming okras:

– reduces cholesterol levels
– prevents diabetes
– reduces the glucose levels consumed by food via the gastrointestinal tract
– relieves asthma symptoms
– prevents kidney diseases

You need:

– 4 raw okras
– a cup of water

How to prepare:

Cut the heads and tails of the okras and place them into the water. Leave them overnight.

Use:

Consume this drink on an empty stomach every morning, 30 minutes before breakfast. The quick effects will surprise you!

The video below presents the whole preparation of okra water.

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Pres. Duterte Awards 1st 500 Houses To Scout Rangers

SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan —Living up to his promise to provide decent and affordable housing units for military and police, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday led the initial awarding of the 500 housing units to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)’s Army Scout Rangers.

Duterte inspected a model house of the Scout Ranger Ville Housing Project inside the 50-hectare land area located in Brgy. Calumpang, San Miguel, Bulacan.

“Owning a house has always been a dream of every Filipino. I urge every beneficiary of this housing program to take good care of these units,” Duterte said in his speech after the ceremonial turnover of the housing units to the beneficiaries.

“May this project further inspire you to serve your nation, deepen your patriotism and foster your sense of family and community,” he added.



The National Housing Authority (NHA) has appraised the value of the 150-square meter housing unit at PHP1.5 million but the government made it only PHP944,000 per unit constructed by Eddmari Construction and Trading.

Duterte, however, reduced further the price to PHP844,000, meaning recipient has to pay only PHP4,000 monthly amortization for a fully-furnished, two-bedroom unit with 60-sq. meter floor area and space for garage.

“Ngayon kasi nakikinig kayo dito, and very behave kayo, (Now because you are listening and you are behave), less 100. So 844. So it's about 4,000 monthly,” Duterte announced, drawing applause from beneficiaries and their respective families.

NHA general manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. announced that the remaining 500 units of the housing project in San Miguel, Bulacan will be completed by May next year.

Aside from amenities like clubhouse and wet market, Escalada said the Scout Ranger Ville Housing project will have an Olympic-size swimming pool where AFP swimmers can train.

The housing project will also have one unit of three-story, 15-classroom school building.

Escalada said the AFP and PNP have other housing projects in Davao City, Lanao del Norte, Tarlac, Negros Occidental, Zamboanga, Baguio City, La Union, Samal and Davao Oriental.

He said 10,000 units are being constructed for 2018 and additional 10,000 will be built in 2019.

Meanwhile, First Scout Ranger Regiment commander, Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, expressed "sincerest" appreciation to Duterte for his care and concerns to the Filipino soldiers.

Source: Phil News Agency