Kevin Brian B. Tulingan of the College of Nursing, Public Health, and Midwifery (CONPHM) and Roula Katherene I. El Hajj of the College of Medicine and Allied Medical Programs (CMAMP) were crowned Mr. and Ms. Eco Saletino 2026–Earth during the 74th Feast Day Celebrations of the University of La Salette, Inc. (ULS) on September 19 at the ULS New Gymnasium.

The said pageant integrated environmental sustainability, ASEAN cultural awareness, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its Creative Attire, ASEAN Attire, and Question-and-Answer segments.

During the Creative Attire segment, candidates presented ensembles made from recycled and eco-friendly materials, while the ASEAN Attire segment showcased clothing representing Southeast Asian cultures. In the Question-and-Answer portion, candidates answered questions anchored on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and environmental and community issues.

Prince Briones of the College of Business Education (CBE) and Cherry Jen Bilag of CONPHM were named Mr. and Ms. Eco Saletino 2026–Water, while Romiel L. Valera of CMAMP and Mikka Ella M. Gumiran of CBE received the Mr. and Ms. Eco Saletino 2026–Air titles.

The pageant also recognized candidates in individual categories. Briones and Bilag received Best in Production Number, while Tulingan and Gumiran earned Best in Creative Attire. Tulingan and El Hajj received Best in ASEAN Attire, while Khurt Lester P. Limos of the College of Arts and Sciences and Bilag were named Mr. and Ms. Wit.

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Written by Rhowel G. Mecate, Jr.