SM issues advisory on papal event at MOA

MANILA, Philippines–The management of SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena has issued guidelines for those attending Pope Francis’ “Encounter with the Families” event on Friday, Jan. 16.

Gates will open at 11 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m., while the south open parking will open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. The Pope is expected to arrive at the MOA complex at 5:15 p.m. for the event which is expected to run until 7 p.m.

The SM MOA management clarified that all tickets are free and issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines while local dioceses will also issue free tickets to 16 cinemas which will feature a live streaming of the event at the SM City North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM City Manila, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Fairview, SM City Marikina, SM City Bacoor, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Clark, SM City Pampanga, SM City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, SM City Davao and SM City Lanang.

Those in the vicinity of the MOA Arena can still see the Pope during the motorcade and view the proceedings inside the venue through LED screens with speakers which will be set up at the MOA complex.