Spooky mall frights, cemetery bazaar mark Bukidnon Halloween

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — Holiday shoppers and cemetery visitors here experienced a mix of fright and festival energy on Saturday as local businesses and city organizers rolled out Halloween-themed attractions alongside the annual All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day exodus.

Inside one of the city’s premier shopping malls, retail employees transformed into iconic horror figures to launch the store’s 6th annual “Spooky Halloween Special.”

Wearing detailed prosthetics, elaborate makeup, and frightening costumes, staff members surprised unsuspecting shoppers throughout the aisles, drawing a blend of playful terror and festive excitement.

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While some young children broke into tears at the sight of the roaming figures, scores of shoppers lined up to take souvenir photos with characters inspired by horror films and Filipino folklore—including the Black Lady, The Nun, Annabelle, Chucky, zombies, mummies, and local mythical creatures like the Kapre and Manananggal.

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As part of the annual tradition, mall management will award cash prizes to employees with the most convincing and creative horror attire.

Simultaneously, the city government brought a festive evening atmosphere to the area surrounding the Valencia City Public Cemetery through the “Halloween Night Bazaar 2026.”

Running daily from October 25 through November 2 between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., the night market along the cemetery access road features local food stalls, novelty vendors, and community attractions.

Organizers invited residents and visiting families to support local micro-entrepreneurs while gathering for traditional grave visits and holiday preparations. /cb