MANILA - Telecommunications provider Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) on Tuesday announced the temporary closure of several stores amid the increasing cases of Covid-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR), nearby provinces, and other major metropolitan areas. In a service advisory, Globe said some stores would remain open to handle "important transactions" such as plan application, upgrade, renewal, reactivation, device pick-up, change of ownership, change SIM, device return and replacement, bills payments, GCash cash-ins, and prepaid products. "This move is done to also ensure the safety of customers and store personnel," Globe said. In addition to some stores remaining open, it advised customers to visit "Globe EasyHub" digital kiosks in select malls to shop, pay, explore, and access information on how to request customer service support. These kiosks can be found in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, SM Manila, and Robinson's Place Bacolod City. "Customers may also download the updated GlobeOne app for free on Google Playstore and App store to be able to pay to manage their Globe accounts," Globe said. It also encouraged customers to visit its online shop or use GCash to pay utility bills, buy prepaid loads, or shop for essentials in partner stores. An updated list of all online Globe stores is available at https://www.globe.com.ph/stay-safe-at-home/stores.html. The list of Globe stores that will be temporarily closed are as follows: Closed until January 11 Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, Manila PowerPlant Mall, Makati City Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City SM City Novaliches, Quezon City SM City Sta. Mesa, Quezon City SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City Closed until January 12 Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces ICONIC Globe Store, BGC, Taguig City - Market Market, Taguig City SM Center Lemery, Lemery SM City Bacoor SM City Batangas, Batangas City SM City Marikina, Marikina City SM City Masinag, Antipolo City SM City Taytay, Rizal Closed until January 13 Nepo Mall, Dagupan SM City Lipa, Batangas SM City Naga, Naga City SM City Rosario, Cavite Closed until January 14 D'Mall, Boracay, Aklan Festival Supermall, Muntinlupa City Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City The District Imus, Imus Closed until January 15 SM City Lucena, Lucena City - SM Molino, Bacoor SM City Santa Rosa, Sta. Rosa City SM City Urdaneta Central, Urdaneta City Closed until January 16 AliMall, Quezon City Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall, Cebu SM City East Ortigas SM City Valenzuela, Valenzuela City Closed until January 17 SM City Clark, Angeles, Pampanga Closed until further notice SM City Bacolod, Bacolod City SM City Baguio, Baguio City (PNA) }