VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental — Residents and visitors can shop at the FiesKo Bazaar along Villanueva Boulevard starting November 13 as the town prepares for its combined fiesta and Christmas celebration.
Mayor Julio Uy has directed municipal offices to organize the bazaar and ensure shoppers can easily find stalls and local products.
Uy said the local government wants the bazaar to provide a convenient shopping area for residents and visitors while giving local entrepreneurs a chance to earn during the holiday season.
The bazaar will run until December 30, based on the municipality's preliminary calendar of activities.
FiesKo, short for “Fiesta and Pasko,” combines Villanueva's annual town fiesta in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day falls on December 12, and the Christmas celebration.
One of the major events is PASIGA 2026, the town's Christmas lighting celebration, scheduled on December 4 at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Public Plaza.
The 4th FiesKo Lights and Dance Competition and the Paskolandia Inter-Office Adopt-a-Space Contest will follow at 7 p.m.
Other activities include a pickleball tournament on December 5 and 6 at the Municipal Event Center and a Night Café from December 5 to 13 along Villanueva Boulevard, starting at 7 p.m.
The BHW Night, featuring a retro dance contest, is set for December 7 at the Municipal Gymnasium, while Religious Night will be held on December 8 at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
A medical mission is scheduled on December 9, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Municipal Event Center. The DepEd Night and Ballroom Dance Competition will follow at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Gymnasium.
The December 10 program includes Concert at the Park at the Municipal Hall Grounds.
On December 11, a civic parade will start at 7 a.m. at the Municipal Hall Grounds, followed by the Inter-School Drum and Lyre Competition at 9 a.m. at the Villanueva Event Center.
The town fiesta on December 12 will include a Holy Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Boxing at the Park at 2 p.m. and a local band performance and rave party at 8 p.m., both at the Municipal Public Plaza.
The calendar also lists the Sakay-Sakay activity on December 13 along Seaside Boulevard, Rizal Day on December 30 at the Municipal Public Plaza, and a New Year's Eve party and fireworks display on December 31 at the same venue.
The municipality said the calendar is preliminary and that dates, venues and activities may still change. Residents are advised to watch for further announcements from the local government.
