Shoppers at Gaisano South in Minglanilla, Cebu, share a chilling story.
They claim a woman walks through the mall and stares at people.
Those who meet her gaze freeze. Some are found stiff, unmoving—like mannequins.
Store staff have no clear explanation. Some dismiss it. Others stay quiet.
Would you keep shopping if you heard this story?
First Sightings
A clothing store worker noticed something odd.
A customer stood in place for several minutes, eyes wide open, arms stiff.
The staff thought she fainted. But she didn’t fall.
She just froze—like a display figure.
Security guards stepped in. The woman eventually blinked and sat down, confused.
She didn’t remember freezing.
Who Is the Woman?
Witnesses describe an older woman with long hair and a large bag.
She doesn’t shop. She walks slowly, watches people, and then leaves.
She appears alone. No one seems to know her.
Some say she whispers before people freeze. Others say she doesn’t speak at all.
Is she a regular visitor?
Or does she only appear at certain times?
Patterns in Reports
Most events happen in the afternoon.
Victims are often alone and distracted—looking at shelves or walking through aisles.
They stop moving. Their posture stays locked.
After a few minutes, they “snap out of it” and feel dizzy.
No signs of illness. No explanation.
Security cameras show people freezing—but nothing strange near them.
So why do many mention the same woman?
What Staff Are Saying
One janitor says he saw a shopper turn stiff near the escalator.
He thought the man was posing for a photo. But no camera was present.
Others say they’ve been warned not to discuss the incidents.
A cashier said she now avoids eye contact with strangers.
Would you do the same if this happened where you work?
What Could Cause This?
Some suggest medical issues like seizures or anxiety attacks.
Others believe hypnosis might be involved.
A few think it’s staged—performance art or social media stunts.
But no one has admitted to faking it.
And victims describe fear, not confusion.
One woman said she saw her reflection freeze before her body did.
Another said she felt her arms grow cold just before losing control.
Local Beliefs
In the Philippines, stories of “mangkukulam” are old and common.
These are people said to curse others through looks, words, or touch.
Most towns have a tale of someone cursed for no clear reason.
Some say it runs in families.
In Minglanilla, older residents recall stories of a woman who lived near the market and caused similar events years ago.
Is this a new version of an old fear?
Public Reaction
Some shoppers now visit in pairs.
Others wear sunglasses to avoid eye contact.
There are posts on local forums warning about “the stare.”
A few social media users claim to have seen the woman, but no clear photo exists.
Videos are shaky or unclear.
Still, the fear is real enough that people avoid certain sections of the mall.
Would you avoid an aisle if people said someone froze there?
Store Response
Gaisano South has not issued a statement.
Security guards continue regular rounds.
Some vendors say management advised them to ignore rumors.
But private guards now patrol areas where incidents occurred.
If nothing is wrong, why increase patrols?
What You Can Do
If you shop in Minglanilla:
Don’t walk alone if you feel uneasy
Avoid long stares with strangers
Report any strange behavior to security
Stay alert in low-traffic areas
Whether or not you believe the story, safety is still your responsibility.
The woman’s identity remains unknown.
Some say she’s a myth. Others swear she’s real.
But people keep freezing.
And each time it happens, more shoppers believe the story.
Would you be next?
Or will you look away before she meets your eyes?
