LIST: Operating hours and safety measures of Metro Manila malls open during MECQ

ERRATUM: The previous version of the article contained a photo from pre-enhanced community quarantine and has been updated to a photo during the modified enhanced community quarantine 

 

The modified enhanced community quarantine, which began yesterday, May 16, allowed retail establishments to partially open (40 percent of workers on-site, 60 percent work from home). If you are planning to visit the mall (supposedly, only for essential items), here’s a running list of their operating hours and safety measures you have to follow.

 

SM Supermalls

 

Properties included: Visit their website for the full list of SM Supermalls

Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m daily or depending on the guidelines of local government

Safety measures

  • No face mask, no entry policy
  • There will be thermal cameras in all entrances
  • Disinfectant mats, alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Escalators will be used one step apart
  • Elevators only at 50 percent capacity and spaced out chairs in dining areas
  • Directional arrows will be placed in common areas to encourage “one-way customer traffic”
  • Specialized sanitation team will ensure that the mall is consistently disinfected throughout the day
  • Disabled free WiFi connection

 

Megaworld Corporation

Properties included:

  • Eastwood City Walk, Quezon City 
  • Lucky Chinatown, Manila City 
  • Newport Mall, Pasay City
  • Uptown Mall, Makati City 
  • Southwoods Mall, Biñan, Laguna
  • Venice Grandcanal Mall, Taguig City
  • Mactan Alfresco, Lapu-Lapu City 
  • California Garden Square, Mandaluyong City
  • San Lorenzo Place, Makati City
  • Paseo Center, Makati City
  • The Clubhouse, Quezon City
  • Three Central Mall, Makati City 
  • The Village Square, Alabang
  • Twin Lakes, Tagaytay City 
  • Forbes Town, Taguig City

Operating hours: Malls will be open daily, but following different schedules each. Visit this link for the full list.

Safety measures

  • I.D. required as only 21 to 59 years old persons are allowed to enter
  • No face mask, no entry policy
  • Mandatory thermal scanning and foot bath at every entrance
  • Alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Physical distance of three feet between each person
  • Centralized pick-up point for stores with pick-up/delivery service to be followed
  • Regular sanitation of elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, comfort rooms and common areas
  • Tire bath for vehicles and sanitizing of parking cards during parking
  • Social distancing and sanitation teams will make sure these guidelines are being followed
  • Mall temperature will be set at 26ºC
  • Disabled free WiFi connection
  • Chapels and leisure establishments will remain closed

 

Ayala Malls

 

Properties included: Visit their website for the full list of Ayala Malls

Operating hours: Only select stores are open with different schedules each. Visit this link for the full list.

Safety measures: 

  • Temperature checks will be conducted at entrances
  • No face mask, no entry policy
  • Frequent handwashing is encouraged
  • Physical distance of one feet apart between each person
  • Elevators are limited to two persons only with a priority for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and pregnant women
  • Alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Floor markings will be placed on escalators
  • Mall staff must wear proper personal protective equipment
  • Handrails will be regularly sterilized 
  • Chapels and leisure establishments will remain closed

 

Robinsons Malls

Properties included: Visit their website for the full list of Robinsons Malls

Operating hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m daily or depending on the guidelines of local government

Safety measures:

  • No face mask, no entry
  • Sanitizing mats to be used to disinfect footwear
  • Temperature checks will be conducted at entrances
  • Alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Physical distance of one meter apart between each person next to you when shopping
  • Physical  distance of one meter apart between each person when queueing 
  • Floor markings will be placed in hallways, restrooms and queuing areas
  • A three-step gap on escalators and in elevators must be maintained
  • Follow the centralized pick-up point for stores with pick-up or delivery services
  • Chapels and leisure establishments will remain closed

 

Rockwell Malls

 

Properties included: 

  • Power Plant Mall, Makati City
  • The Grove Retail Row, Pasig City
  • Arton Strip, Quezon City

Operating hours:  11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Safety measures:

  • No face mask and ID, no entry
  • Thermal scans will be conducted at entrances
  • Mandatory hand sanitizing and foot bath at every entrance
  • Alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Minors, senior citizens, pregnant women and PWDs will only be allowed entry for purchasing essential goods or for a visit to the mall’s medical centers
  • Limited use of elevators 
  • Limited entrance for restrooms
  • Floor markings will be placed in hallways, restrooms and queuing areas
  • A six-step gap on escalators must be maintained
  • Sanitation team will ensure that the mall is consistently disinfected throughout the day
  • Chapels and leisure establishments will remain closed

[READ: Rockwell malls to reopen on May 19]

 

Ortigas Malls

Properties included:

  • Estancia Malls, Pasig City
  • Greenhills, San Juan
  • Tiendesitas, Pasig City
  • Industria, Quezon City

Operating hours: Malls will be open daily, but following different schedules each. Visit this link for the full list.

Safety measures:

  • No face mask, no entry
  • Thermal scans will be conducted at entrances
  • Sanitizing mats at entrances to be used to disinfect footwear
  • Alcohol and hand sanitizers are placed at key areas inside the mall
  • Mall staff must wear proper personal protective equipment
  • A three-step gap on escalators must be maintained
  • Physical distance of one meter apart between each person next to you when shopping and queuing
  • Regular sanitation of elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, comfort rooms and common areas
  • Chapels and leisure establishments will remain closed

 

 

Header photo courtesy of SM Supermalls

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