In the coming hours, the Philippines braces for another super typhoon. Uwan is expected to intensify, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, floods, and landslides across the country. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to stay informed through official weather advisories. Secure your home, prepare your emergency kit, and keep essential contacts and shelter locations within easy reach.
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Keep these emergency hotlines ready in case of urgent situations:

The following malls are open as temporary shelters with waived parking fees:
SM Supermalls

SM Supermalls in Luzon and NCR have opened their parking areas for vehicle shelter. Overnight parking charges will be waived on November 9.
Robinsons Malls

Robinsons Malls in NCR and Luzon will serve as temporary shelters, offering free overnight parking, Wi-Fi, and charging stations on November 9.
Ayala Malls

Select Ayala Malls will open designated areas as safe waiting spaces with access to restrooms. Overnight parking fees will also be waived on November 9.
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls will open lounges, restrooms, and charging areas for evacuees. Overnight parking fees will be waived until November 10.

Filinvest Malls will provide free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and restrooms, along with waiving overnight parking charges on November 9.
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Moira Del Rosario
Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.
They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.
Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.
