As Typhoon Inday continues to affect the country with its enhanced southwest monsoon, bringing moderate to heavy rains over parts of Luzon including Pampanga this weekend , malls across the province have transformed into safe sanctuaries to help the community endure the storm . They are waiving overnight parking fees while providing free Wi-Fi and charging stations so stranded motorists and affected residents can secure their vehicles on higher ground and stay connected during the weather disturbance.
Your Neighborhood Shelters: A Mall-by-Mall Guide
Several participating locations are open to serve the public. Robinsons Malls, particularly Robinsons Starmills Pampanga, are offering free overnight parking, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary charging stations. SM Supermalls has stepped up across its participating branches, which include SM City Pampanga, SM City Clark, SM City Telabastagan, and SM City San Fernando Downtown. These branches are providing free overnight parking to keep vehicles secured from potential flooding, along with free Wi-Fi and charging stations. Meanwhile, Ayala Malls is opening MarQuee Mall for temporary shelter, with free overnight parking, charging stations, accessible restrooms, and designated waiting areas.
How to Access Services During the Storm
These measures are part of the private sector's response to support the whole-of-government approach ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the country braces for the effects of Inday and the intensified habagat . Residents seeking shelter or needing to park their vehicles on higher ground can simply proceed to the parking areas of these malls and follow the mall staff's instructions. The free Wi-Fi and charging stations are typically available in common areas and designated waiting zones, allowing families to stay connected with loved ones and monitor official weather updates, even as the storm continues to affect major parts of the country .
