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Will the coronavirus deal U.S. malls a mortal blow?
Once-dominant shopping behemoths in the United States are in survival mode following lengthy shutdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Remulla orders Cavite malls closed for failing to ensure physical distancing
The governor also calls out residents who abused their quarantine passes and work permits on the first two days of easing the lockdown

Malls 'to be closed' if physical distancing not observed
Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar says malls that fail to implement physical distancing would be closed and charges would be filed against management

Disinfectant booths at Manila malls as virus lockdown eased
Malls are essential economic engines but are typically crowded, sparking fears that their opening will cause a spike in infections
Safety measures, rules as malls reopen on May 16
(UPDATED) Malls in areas under enhanced community quarantine will finally reopen after two months

Filipinos' mall culture under threat due to coronavirus lockdowns
Loitering in malls will be prohibited under general community quarantine – a major adjustment for mall-loving Filipinos

LOOK: Portion of Makati mall parking building collapses
(4th UPDATE) Makati City Spokesperson Michael Camiña says there are no reported injuries following the incident at the SMDC Jazz Mall

UAE considers reopening malls after virus shutdown
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates request a study into 'the possibility of reopening commercial centers...while taking into consideration health requirements'

Mall schedules during Metro Manila lockdown
Here are the adjusted operating hours of malls as Metro Manila goes on lockdown over the novel coronavirus

Metro Manila mayors ask malls to close during coronavirus lockdown
(4th UPDATE) Exemptions include supermarkets, groceries, medical facilities, pharmacies, banks, and restaurants with home delivery services
Philippine malls set up safety measures vs coronavirus
Malls have alcohol dispensers at all entrances where temperature checks are also being done, while sanitation teams are assigned to keep all areas clean

Greenhills mall disinfects amid rise in coronavirus cases
Temperature checks and a health desk are also set up at the Greenhills mall to help customers cope amid the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak


Frustrated murder, illegal detention complaint filed vs Greenhills hostage taker
Alchie Paray is also accused of illegal possession of firearms, explosives, and a bladed weapon
Alchie Paray: What turned a Greenhills guard into a hostage taker
Paray recalls being threatened by a Greenhills tenant, 'Sinabi ko sa ’yo hindi ka na tatagal dito'
Greenhills hostage taker refused P1M: 'He needed to be heard'
'Hindi niya tinanggap kasi hindi pera ang kailangan niya eh. Ang kailangan niya marinig lang yung hinaing,' says San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora
Malacañang satisfied with handling of Greenhills hostage crisis
'For as long as people are alive, we welcome it,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo

PNP to inspect outposts of Greenhills hostage taker's security agency
The Philippine National Police will inspect the deployment of Safeguard Armor Security Corporation
PNP backpedals, says Greenhills hostage taker is licensed guard
Fired security guard Alchie Paray has a license that is not set to expire until 2021
Greenhills negotiator also led talks in 2010 Manila bus hostage crisis
Colonel Orlando Yebra has the rare record of speaking with two high-profile hostage takers in his career
San Juan to probe ‘corruption' allegations raised during Greenhills hostage incident
'Kailangan nating mag-imbistiga. Bagamat ito ay isang bagay na pribado, kailangang mangialam ang lungsod dito,' says San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora
TIMELINE: Hostage-taking incident in Greenhills mall
(UPDATED) The hostages have been freed and the hostage-taker has been arrested. Here’s a rundown of events of the March 2 incident at the Greenhills mall.

WATCH: Greenhills hostage crisis ends
The crisis lasts 9 hours, ending with the suspect getting tackled to the ground by cops after speaking with the media for around 20 minutes
Greenhills hostage taker has ‘no record’ of being accredited as guard – PNP
'He is not licensed,' says San Juan police chief Colonel Jaime Santos
Greenhills hostage taker arrested
(3rd UPDATE) Cops tackle to the ground hostage taker Alchie Paray after a pistol is spotted on his waist

Greenhills hostages freed
(3rd UPDATE) Earlier, the superiors of hostage taker Alchie Paray – a security guard fired for being absent without leave – apologized and offered to resign in a bid to end the crisis

Greenhills hostage taker's bosses apologize, resign in bid to end crisis
(4th UPDATE) The hostage taker has been identified as Alchie Paray, a 40-year-old guard who was fired after apparently going on absence without leave for weeks

Greenhills hostage taker demands to talk to fellow guards, media
(3rd UPDATE) The hostage taker, a former guard of V-Mall, was fired after going on absence without leave for weeks

Dozens held hostage at Greenhills mall, ex-guard armed with gun, grenades
(8th UPDATE) The suspect is a former security guard provided by the Safeguard Armor Security Corporation or SASCOR

DOT postpones nationwide mall sales amid coronavirus scare
The tourism department says it 'maintains its stance to prioritize the safety of its citizens more than visitor arrivals and revenue'

LIST: Where to eat in Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons
Here are the places you can eat in at Estancia Mall, whether it be a craving for Japanese, Italian, or milk tea

Thai mall shooting survivors tracked killer via CCTV
By the end of the shooting spree at least 30 people are dead – the shooter included. Many more are wounded, several critically.

Thai gunman among 30 dead in 'unprecedented' mass shooting
(6th UPDATE) Thailand's prime minister blames a 'personal problem' over the sale of a house for the soldier's 17-hour rampage
Menu, prices: Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory café in Manila
For Japanese fluffy pancakes, omurice, milk pies, and more, check out Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory's second branch in Estancia Mall!

SM continues to send relief assistance to remote towns in Batangas
Together with its partners and affiliates, and broadcast journalist Karen Davila, SM aided over 350 displaced families in Calaca, Batangas

SM Group organizes relief and recovery efforts for Taal victims
Oplan Tulong Express Booths were also activated right away to accept in-kind and cash donations in 12 SM malls in South Luzon

SM distributes kalinga relief packs to Taal volcano victims in Batangas
Over 6,500 relief packs are expected to be dispatched to various evacuation areas

FALSE: SM MOA has ‘damaged foundation’
An official statement from the mall management says the foundation of the mall is ‘built on concrete piles that reach the bedrock and will withstand extreme situations’

Supreme Court awards P52M to builders of EDSA-Shangri-La
The High Court upholds a 2007 decision of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission in favor of BF Corporation
‘The Mall, the Merrier’ review: More of the same, but messier
There is nothing discreet about 'The Mall, the Merrier'

2 Singapore car crash victims are sisters from La Union
The victims' brother, Reynaldo Nucos, says their relatives in Caba, La Union, knew something was wrong when the two did not ring them for their weekly video call

PH to bring home Filipino victims in Singapore car crash
The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Singapore are now working on the repatriation of the remains of the Filipino casualties

2 Filipinos killed in car crash outside Lucky Plaza mall in Singapore
(UPDATED) The Lucky Plaza mall, near where the incident occurred, is a popular hangout place of the Filipino community in Singapore, especially among overseas Filipino workers

Vice Ganda says ‘The Mall The Merrier’ different from MMFF films he’s done before
The film stars Vice and Anne Curtis in their first movie team-up

Ayala Malls awaken amazing experiences with new campaign
This year, Ayala Malls ushers in a new era with a brand-new campaign tagline "Awaken Amazing"

Vice Ganda to MMFF movie critics: 'Can you imagine Christmas without comedy?'
'Comedy is a genre. It’s a legit genre. It’s as special as drama, adventure, action,' says Vice

LOOK: Starbucks' 400th PH store in Estancia Mall
Estancia's new Starbucks Reserve store is bigger and offers Reserve-exclusive beverages and pastries

Mall schedules for Christmas 2019
Here are the operating hours of shopping malls in the Philippines during the holiday season

Moana, Coco banner 2019 Disney On Ice in Manila
Watch your Disney favorites come to life on ice!

Bleak Christmas for workers displaced by fire in Robinsons Place Tacloban
Almost half of the stalls inside the mall were gutted by the 15-hour blaze
