actual business area" and "questionable number of employees," according to a memorandum from the city's Bureau of Permits. The mall's shopping center was registered under Tri-Union Properties, which has been leasing multiple stalls and spaces without any business permit. Isetann's 4 movie theaters are managed by Cineworld Cinerama Inc., holds a permit for only one cinema. Trans-Orient Management Services Inc, the current management for the mall, has no valid and existing business permit. The mayor also noted that it was also misrepresenting its actual business area since only was declared and occupied. Isetann's property management is also willing to heed the government's directive to ban the sale of second-hand mobile phones, the statement read. Before the actual closure, Moreno had banned the sale of secondhand cellphones in the city two days prior. He also issued another closure threat to the mall if proven it is coddling those who sell stolen mobile phones. According to the mayor, those who sell and buy stolen items can be charged with the Anti-Fencing Law (Presidential Decree No. 1612). As of October 11, 2019, the mall reopened once again as it settled a tax deficiency and secured proper business permits at the city hall. The mall owed the local government in unpaid taxes, but the amount was reduced because the company is covered by Manila's tax amnesty program. Under the policy penalties will be waived upon full payment of the principal amount of the basic tax. In compliance to the mayor's recent regulations, the sale of secondhand phones will no longer be allowed. References Isetann Department Store Shopping malls established in 1988 Shopping malls in Manila Buildings and structures in Quiapo, Manila 1988 establishments in the Philippines