Reduced Mall Hours
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29285)
Philippines
March 26, 2026 9:30pm CST
I’m following the page of the shopping mall I always go to for groceries and other essentials. They’ve announced that the mall’s operating hours will be reduced in response to the National Energy Emergency. Instead of the usual 10 a.m., the mall will now open at 11 a.m. starting March 30. This news is quite alarming, considering the recent trend of people buying power stations and solar panels in case of potential power interruptions. While I do have a power station at home, it doesn’t last very long, so I’m planning to acquire a new power bank and a rechargeable fan. How are things going on your end?
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@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Indeed, I believe this situation is even worse than the pandemic.
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@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Same here. Many things are happening that are causing a lot of people to quite panic.
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@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Life is tougher here, but the salary doesn’t seem to be increasing.
@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Yes, it’s better to be prepared. We can use them even during a typhoon.
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@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Yes, it is! It is the first country to declare an energy emergency.
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@almostoveryou (5244)
• Philippines
27 Mar
I think the malls in our area have not changed operating hours yet, which is good. I'm also thinking of getting a rechargeable fan. We've got generators here in the condo, but given the limited energy supply, power outages may happen by and by.
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@freelancermariagrace (29285)
• Philippines
28 Mar
Yes, it’s a good decision to buy a rechargeable fan, considering the potential for a prolonged war and the limited availability of energy supplies.
