Metro Manila malls to adjust operating hours for Christmas

MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday has announced traffic management measures and adjusted mall operating guidelines in Metro Manila in preparation for the holiday season. 

Under the guidelines, malls in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be allowed to operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from November 16 to December 25. 

Delivery operations will be restricted to between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for deliveries of perishable goods. 

Mall-wide sales will also be prohibited on weekdays but allowed during weekends. 

Mall operators are required to submit their traffic management plans at least two weeks before holding promotional events or mall sales to help prevent traffic congestion. 

Meanwhile, cinemas will be allowed to open earlier on December 25.