(GMA News) Many families spent Sunday outdoors following the government’s latest policy allowing children aged five years old and up to go outside amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Dano Tingcungco’s report on “24 Oras Weekend,” families went strolling along the Bay Walk earlier in the day with their children.

“Hindi ho siya makatulog kasi excited. Ngayon lang po siya nakalabas eh parang nagugulat siya kaya tahimik,” a mother said.

(He couldn’t sleep. It’s the first time he’s been out for a while. He’s not sure what to make of it.)

With their children locked down inside the house for over a year, parents said this latest policy would help promote their children’s physical and mental well-being amid the health crisis.

“Okay naman po ngayon kasi ‘pag sa loob po sila ng bahay, madalas ‘yong tantrums nila eh,” a mother said.

(This is okay. When they’re inside, they throw tantrums.)

Some families also went to the Riverbank in Marikina.

“‘Yong mga bata kasi na-i-stress na rin sa bahay eh. Malaking bagay din ito pero doble ingat pa rin,” a father said.

(The kids are stressed out at home. Being out, it’s a big deal. Nevertheless, we’re still being careful.)

Earlier, the government allowed those aged five years old and above to go outdoors in selected areas. The policy is in effect in areas under a general community quarantine and modified GCQ.

The new guidelines, however, do not cover those in areas under a GCQ “with heightened restrictions,” which includes Laguna and Cavite.