Miss Eco International 2026 candidate pays tribute to Binaliw landslide victims

Miss Eco PH candidate goes viral with a powerful Binaliw landslide tribute costume.

Miss Eco International Philippines 2026 Gabbi Carballo is gaining attention online after unveiling a national costume that pays tribute to the victims of the tragic Binaliw landslide in Cebu. 

Titled “Beneath Our Blindness,” the eco-inspired piece was created using discarded tarpaulin and aluminum foil, transforming recycled materials into a visual statement about waste, destruction, and mourning. 

According to Carballo, the costume serves as “a painful reminder that some disasters are not caused by nature alone, but by human neglect, indifference, and our failure to care for the Earth entrusted to us.”

The costume features a striking red mask symbolizing society’s blindness toward environmental destruction, along with crimson tears representing grief and irreversible consequences. Embedded on the bodice are 36 red beads, each one honoring a life lost in the Binaliw tragedy.

Carballo also carries a white dove as part of the presentation, symbolizing hope and humanity’s ability to change before similar disasters happen again.

The Binaliw landslide refers to a tragic waste collapse in a Cebu City landfill area that was triggered by structural instability and heavy rainfall, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread environmental concern. The incident sparked renewed scrutiny on waste management practices and disaster preparedness in the area.

In her post, Carballo described the costume as more than just a fashion piece, calling it both “a warning” and “a prayer for awakening.” The design has since drawn praise online for using the pageant platform to highlight environmental awareness and social issues.

The Miss Eco International 2026 coronation night is scheduled on May 24, 2026 at the Helnan Antoniades Palace in Alexandria, Egypt, where reigning queen Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks will crown her successor.

 

 

Titled ‘Beneath Our Blindness,’ the eco-inspired piece was created using discarded tarpaulin and aluminum foil, transforming recycled materials into a visual statement about waste, destruction, and mourning.

 

 

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