AS torrential rains from the southwest monsoon (Habagat) lashed Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Monday, major shopping mall chains SM Supermalls and Robinsons Malls opened their doors to offer temporary shelter for stranded commuters and residents.
In separate announcements on social media, both mall operators said select branches would extend their operating hours to accommodate the public as transportation services were halted and floodwaters rose in many areas.
They offered free overnight parking, charging stations, and free Wi-Fi. Here are the SM and Robinsons mall branches offering shelter and support:
SM Supermalls
- SM Aura
- SM Baliwag
- SM Center Angono
- SM Center Antipolo Downtown
- SM Center Congressional
- SM Center Las Piñas
- SM Center Muntinlupa
- SM Center Pasig
- SM Center Pulilan
- SM Center Sangandaan
- SM City Bataan
- SM City BF Parañaque
- SM City Bicutan
- SM City Caloocan
- SM City Clark
- SM City East Ortigas
- SM City Fairview
- SM City Grand Central
- SM City Manila
- SM City Marikina
- SM City Marilao
- SM City Masinag
- SM City Mall of Asia
- SM City North EDSA
- SM City Novaliches
- SM City Olongapo Central
- SM City Olongapo Downtown
- SM City Pampanga
- SM City San Jose Del Monte
- SM City San Lazaro
- SM City San Mateo
- SM City Sta. Mesa
- SM City Sucat
- SM City Tarlac
- SM City Taytay
- SM City Telabastagan
- SM City Valenzuela
- SM Maison
- SM Megamall
- SM San Fernando Downtown
- SM Savemore Market Apalit
- SM Savemore Market Nagtahan
- SM Southmall
Robinsons Malls
- Robinsons Antipolo
- Robinsons Cainta
- Robinsons Galleria
- Robinsons Magnolia
- Robinsons Malabon
- Robinsons Malolos
- Robinsons Manila
- Robinsons Metro East
- Robinsons Novaliches
- Robinsons Pangasinan
Meanwhile, convenience store chain 7-Eleven likewise announced that its stores are welcoming stranded individuals seeking shelter from the heavy rains.
The announcements came as flooding and traffic congestion worsened across the capital due to the continuous heavy rains. Local governments have since suspended classes and government work in affected areas.
