ADJUSTED mall hours in Metro Manila started on Monday in a bid to ease traffic congestion during the Christmas season.
Last Sunday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and mall operators agreed to adjust mall hours. This means that instead of 10 a.m., shopping malls will open at 11 a.m. from Nov. 18 to Dec. 25.
Chairman Romando Artes said closing time would be at the discretion of the mall operators. Chairman Romando Artes. Artes added that the new mall hours were agreed upon by the representatives of SM Supermalls and Robinsons Malls.Also, Artes said the agency opted to reinstate measures to prevent Metro Manila roads from becoming 'massive parking lots' during the Christmas season.This means that the opening hours of 131 shopping malls in Metro Manila, of which 29 are located along EDSA, would be adjusted.
estimates that 500,000 vehicles will use highways in Metro Manila up until the holiday season.
Implement Adjusted Opening Hours
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