LIST: Malls resume regular operating hours after energy crisis in March
Shoppers can once again enjoy longer mall hours as several retail centers have resumed their regular operating schedules following the energy conservation measures introduced earlier this year.
Back in March, many malls reduced their operating hours in response to soaring oil prices and a nationwide push to cut energy consumption. Now, those temporary adjustments are gradually being rolled back.
In a June 15 briefing, Energy Usec. Alessandro Sales said that oil prices in the country may revert to rates before the Middle East war now that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, but it may take up to a year.
"We probably need another six to 12 months," he said. "It's really just an issue of restarting the supply that was disrupted by the war. The return of supply is not instantaneous, so that's the outlook."
This was after US and Iranian officials announced on Monday they had agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end the war in the Middle East. The deal will halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening is essential to global oil price rollbacks, especially in the Philippines, which, according to the Department of Energy, imports 98% of its crude oil from the Middle East.
Below are the malls that have announced the resumption of their regular operating hours:
SM Megamall
SM Megamall advised shoppers that its operating hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily beginning June 22.
Trinoma
Trinoma announced that starting on June 22, it will resume its regular mall hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday to Thursday, and until 10:00 p.m. every Friday to Sunday.
"More moments to explore, discover, and enjoy," it said.
One Ayala
One Ayala has also advised shoppers that it will be returning to its regular operating schedule beginning June 22.
The mall will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday to Thursday and until 10:00 p.m. every Friday to Sunday, giving visitors extended hours to shop, dine, and unwind.
Glorietta
Those whose favorite hangout spot is Gloretta can also look forward to longer shopping hours starting June 22.
The mall announced that it will once again operate from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday to Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every Friday to Sunday.
Market Market
Market Market is also pleased to announce that they will be adopting similar operating hours on June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday to Thursday, and until 10:00 p.m. every Friday to Sunday.
Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Galleria, on the other hand, will welcome shoppers from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily starting on June 19.
Supermarket hours will meanwhile be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
Robinsons Antipolo
Robinsons Antipolo will also follow an updated mall hour from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily starting on June 19.
For their supermarket, it will operate starting 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Robinsons Imus
Shoppers going to Robinsons Imus can meanwhile enjoy mall hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily starting June 19. Supermarket hours will meanwhile be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Opus Mall
Opus Mall has likewise announced the return of its regular operating hours beginning June 19.
The mall will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, while The Marketpace is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.