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PNP says mall guard in viral video may lose license
A mall security guard faces potential license revocation for assaulting a young sampaguita vendor and destroying her merchandise.
The Philippine National Police Civil Security Group (PNP CSG) indicated that the guard may lose his license after the altercation.
PNP CSG Spokesperson Lt. Col. Eudisan Gultiano stated that the guard may face penalties ranging from suspension to cancellation and revocation of his license.
The incident, captured on a viral video, showed the guard snatching and destroying the sampaguita flowers the girl was selling.
The PNP CSG's Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) will assess the violation and determine if special laws were also broken.
The security agency employing the guard will also be investigated to ascertain if proper training and ethical standards were communicated to their personnel.
The Mandaluyong City Police has launched an investigation into the incident and is attempting to identify the victim.
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