Written by Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez and Annalyn D. Soria | Photos: MEDIOCRATES
SEA Day and Night 2026, students, faculty, and alumni from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) gathered at the UB Cardinals Gymnasium on September 17, 2026 to witness this event carrying the theme “Gods and Goddesses.” The whole-day event showcased the diverse talents of SEA student organizations through field events, a regional cultural showdown, a musical concert, and the flagship pageant
SEA Day and Night 2026 Field Competitions & Cultural Showdowns
The morning program officially opened with welcoming remarks from Dean Ar. Ryan Benaoe, followed by an intermission number by the graduating class. A major highlight of the morning was the Festival Dance showdown, where participating programs were assigned specific regions of the Philippines to showcase rich cultural heritage. The Civil Engineering program kicked off the competition representing Luzon with a tribute to the Panagbenga Festival; Triaxis presented the rhythms and traditions of the Visayas; and the Architecture program closed the showcase representing Mindanao through a portrayal of the T’nalak Festival. Aside from the cultural dances, the different programs competed across several field categories, including the Mascot Showdown, Silent Drill, Bench Cheerleading, Cheer Yells, Banner Design, and Overall Discipline.
SEA Day and Night 2026 Concert
As dusk set in, the celebration shifted gears into an afternoon musical program organized by the sub-organization SEA’nergy. Designed as a well-deserved break to wash away mid-semester stress, the concert featured high-energy musical and dance performances by talented engineering and architecture students.One of the afternoon’s biggest highlights was the Faculty Performance, where usually strict instructors took center stage to let loose, bringing delighted cheers and laughter from the crowd.
SEA Day and Night 2026 Search for Mr. and Ms. SEA 2026
As night fell, the venue transformed for the grand climax of the event: the Search for Mister and Miss SEA 2026. Candidates representing various SEA student organizations took center stage to demonstrate confidence, communication skills, and organizational pride across multiple competition segments: Organizational Wear, Swimwear, Creative Wear, Evening Wear, and the Question-and-Answer portion.
The Q&A portion proved to be an inspiring showcase of critical thinking, leadership, and vision for future professionals, culminating in the crowning of this year’s royalty:
- Mister SEA 2026: Jeff Matthew Juarez (IECEP)
- 1st Runner-Up: Shan Aerol Domingo (BET-MECHA)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Nico Cylle Mera (UAPSA)
- Miss SEA 2026: Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez (IECEP)
- 1st Runner-Up: Janel Leo Jose (UAPSA)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Tyra Gail Perez (PICE)
The evening also celebrated individual artistry and eloquence across various special and major awards. Shan Aerol Domingo (BET-MECHA) and Janel Leo Jose (UAPSA) took home the Voice of UB SEA titles. The Mr. and Ms. Congeniality titles were awarded to PICE for the male category and Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez (IECEP) for the female category, while UAPSA and Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez (IECEP) claimed Mr. and Ms. Photogenic, respectively. In the online popularity polls, UAPSA earned Cyberhunk, and Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez (IECEP) was named Cyberbabe.
In the major segment awards, Jeff Matthew Juarez (IECEP) and Janel Leo Jose (UAPSA) won Best Organizational Wear, while PICE swept both male and female titles for Best Swimwear, with Tyra Gail Perez winning the female category. Nico Cylle Mera (UAPSA) and Bianca Danielle J. Nuñez (IECEP) were awarded Best Creative Wear, and PICE, along with Janel Leo Jose (UAPSA), received Best Evening Wear.
Organized through the combined efforts, SEA Day and Night 2026 reflected the university’s commitment to integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into campus life. The event directly supported student mental health and well-being (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being) through the structured creative break from academic pressure, . Beyond classroom technical training, the pageantry, concert, and field activities empowered student leaders and participants to hone key soft skills such as leadership, public speaking, project management, and creative execution broadening the scope of quality education (SDG 4: Quality Education). Furthermore, coordinating a school-wide event required seamless collaboration across various engineering and architecture student bodies, demonstrating the power of meaningful partnerships (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals) in building a cohesive, well-rounded academic community.