DEVELOPING STORY: SM malls provide immediate assistance to families affected by Typhoon Rolly

SM malls in Metro Manila and in Luzon opened doors to stranded customers and to nearby residents as Typhoon Rolly made landfall in the Bicol and Southern Luzon regions last weekend. Overnight parking charges have been waived. Free WiFi, charging stations and a help desk are made available. 

SM Supermalls, together with SM Foundation, will deploy approximately 15,000 Operation  Tulong Express Kalinga packs to families in severely hit areas by the typhoon that include Naga City, Iriga, Baao, Buhi, Nabua, Bula and Tinabac in the Province of Camarinas Sur;  Legazpi City, Daraga, Polangui,  Oas, Ligao, Guinobatan, Libon, Pio Duran and Jovellar in the province of Legazpi province; Barangays Lag-on and Bagasbas in the Province of Camarinas Norte; and in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon.

Help desk at SM City Molino.

“Our malls in typhoon-hit areas will remain open to those who need shelter. Rest assured that we will extend as much relief assistance as we can to help rebuild our communities,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.

In an announcement, SM malls in Metro Manila and select parts of Luzon closed early last November 1 but will accommodate anyone seeking shelter from the typhoon. 

Temporary shelter at SM City Lipa.

SM Supermarkets, Hypermarkets and Savemore Markets will remain open to serve as many customers as possible.

For more updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@SMSupermalls).