Evia Mall Las Piñas: Kids Can Stroll Again Under GCQ

Family Bonding Returns Under GCQ

Now that we are under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), most businesses are finally open again. However, some places remain restricted for children and seniors. That’s why we were thrilled when the news broke—children can now enjoy going to the mall again!

After almost seven months, our little Francine finally got to stroll around Evia Mall Las Piñas. You could really see how excited she was, and honestly, so were we.

Back to the Mall After Months in Quarantine

Now that we’re under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), almost all businesses are back again. What’s sad is some places are still restricted for children and seniors. We were just glad when we heard the news—children can go and enjoy the mall again at Evia Mall Las Piñas. See how excited our Baby Francine was, strolling the mall again after almost 7 months!

Evia Mall Las Piñas Overview

Evia Lifestyle Center is a shopping lifestyle center located along Daang Hari Road in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is owned and operated by Vista Malls and first opened in 2012.

It has a total of 120,000 m² (1,300,000 sq ft) of retail space and hosts a number of high-end retail stores including Rustan’s Supermarket, AllDay Supermarket, AllHome, H&M, and Uniqlo. Evia Lifestyle Center caters to the retail needs of residents in Las Piñas, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Laguna, and Cavite provinces. (Source: Wikipedia)

What is the Difference Between MECQ, GCQ, and MGCQ?

Since the announcement of ECQ, quarantine levels have evolved. Here’s a quick guide:

Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)

• Only essential industries operate—groceries, pharmacies, veterinary clinics, and food production.

• Certain manufacturing plants may operate at 50% workforce capacity.

• Only essential workers (doctors, nurses, grocery staff, etc.) can travel.

• Non-essential workers may only go out for groceries and other necessities.

• Schools remain closed for physical classes.

• Transportation is limited to essential workers.

General Community Quarantine (GCQ)

• Government offices and some establishments may resume operations (up to 75% workforce).

• Residents in barangays without confirmed cases may go out for work or errands.

• Flexible learning may be arranged for students; physical classes remain restricted.

• Transportation services are limited to government and allowed sectors.

Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)

• Work in all sectors and schools resumes at 100% capacity, observing health protocols.

• Public movement returns to normal with masks, distancing, and hygiene measures.

• Public transportation fully resumes with safety protocols.

• Physical classes may resume at full capacity.

Evia Mall Las Piñas: Safe Family Bonding Under GCQ

For our family, visiting Evia Mall Las Piñas wasn’t just a simple mall trip—it was a milestone. After months of restrictions, it felt refreshing to let the kids walk freely in a safe, family-friendly space again.

It’s moments like these that remind us how valuable small freedoms are, especially in the new normal. Evia Mall gave us a safe place to reconnect, bond, and enjoy time together as a family.