Catriona Gray flies back to NYC after short trip to PHL

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has flown back to New York City after a quick trip to the Philippines.

According to a report in Balitanghali, Cat's plane left before 8 p.m., Monday.

The beauty queen briefly came home to the Philippines for some projects.

On her Instagram account, she had lamented not being able to take a dip in the sea to escape the heat. While a netizen felt a critical comment, Cat had a most elegant clapback.  — Jessica Bartolome/LA, GMA News