2 LTO Region II officials caught slapping and kicking 2 helpers of a band at a birthday party

• A video of two adults slapping and kicking two boys, ages 15 and 20, has gone viral
• In a report by TV5's 'Frontline Express,' the two adults were officials of LTO Region II in Tuguegarao, Cagayan
• The two victims were quietly seated when the 2 LTO officials approached and hit them
• It was later determined that the assailants were an assistant regional director and a chief enforcer

A video showing two adults slapping and kicking two boys, aged 15 and 20, has gone viral online.

According to a report by TV5's 'Frontline Express,' the two adults involved were officials from LTO Region II in Tuguegarao, Cagayan.

The victims were quietly seated when the two LTO officials suddenly approached and assaulted them.

Further investigation revealed that the individuals responsible were an assistant regional director and a chief enforcer.

According to the report, the issue started when the singer of the band refused to go to the table where the two LTO officials were seated.

The victims have already filed a blotter report and they've decided to pursue filing charges against their offenders.

In the Philippines, if an adult government official physically assaults a minor, it can lead to serious legal consequences.

The act may be classified as ch!ld abuse under Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

This law provides stronger penalties for offenses committed against minors, especially when the perpetrator is a person in authority, such as a government official.

In addition to administrative sanctions like suspension or dismissal from service, the official may face criminal charges that can result in imprisonment and fines.

The involvement of a public official also adds weight to the case, as it can be considered an abuse of power or authority, and the government may take further disciplinary actions to uphold public trust and accountability.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh