Editor’s Note: This article was last updated on March 18, 2020.
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Several malls in Metro Manila and Luzon have temporarily closed in order to comply with the Enhanced Community Quarantine implemented at midnight of March 17, 2020 due to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 threat in the country. However, establishments within them that provide basic necessities including supermarkets, groceries, banks, and the like will remain open, but within shortened hours only as opposed to the regular mall hours. By posting statements on their social media pages, these following malls in the metro and Luzon have announced the shifts in their respective mall hours to ensure and prioritize the public’s safety.
1. SM Supermalls
Because “SM” means your “Safety Matters.”
Image: SM Supermalls Facebook Page
All SM Supermalls in Luzon have closed but establishments that offer basic necessities will continue to be of service to the public from Monday until Sunday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM starting March 18, 2020.
2. Robinsons Malls
Robinsons Malls implemented their closure last March 15.
Image Robinsons Malls Facebook Page
Like SM Supermalls, all supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, hardware stores, convenience stores, and restaurants with take-outs and deliveries in Robinsons Malls in Luzon have adjusted their schedule to 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, but the malls themselves will be closed.
3. Filinvest Malls
Filinvest Life Malls wants you to stay safe and healthy.
Image: Festival Mall Alabang Facebook Page
Filinvest Malls have closed, but their supermarkets, drug stores, health clinics, banks, and selected dining spots will still be open. As of March 18, 2020, the following supermarkets are still open: Landmark Supermarket (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Savemore (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM), and Shopwise (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM).
4. Greenhills Shopping Center
Supermarkets, banks, and pharmacies at Greenhills will still be of service.
Image: Greenhills Official Facebook Page
While Greenhills Shopping Center has closed, the establishment has also given out the respective schedules of its supermarket, pharmacies, and banks that will still be open.
5. Power Plant Mall
Note that the restaurants are open for delivery and take-out only.
Images: Power Plant Mall Facebook Page
You’d be delighted to know that some stores are still operational and some restaurants are open for take-outs and deliveries despite Power Plant Mall’s closure last March 15, 2020. Check out the list above.
6. Vista Malls
All AllHomes in the Metro and Luzon have suspended operations.
Image: Vista Mall Facebook Page
Vista Malls have closed but its All Day Supermarket will remain open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, all AllHomes in Metro Manila and Luzon will also be temporarily closed.
7. Riverbanks Center
Riverbanks Center has closed, too.
Image: Riverbanks Center Facebook Page
Just like most shopping hubs, Riverbanks Center is closed but its establishments with basic services will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
8. Starmall Malls
This closure has also been implemented since March 16, 2020.
Image: Riverbanks Center Facebook Page
Finally, all Starmalls around Metro Manila will also be closed. But similar to Vista Malls, AllDay Supermarkets within them will be open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
These adjustments are also being done in compliance with the implemented curfew from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Should you find the need to stock up on essentials, these are the places you can go to. But for now, the best thing to do is to stay at home and observe safety measures. Keep safe, everyone!
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