Two security guards arrested, removed after viral assault on teen at Pasig River Esplanade
- Two security guards were arrested and dismissed after a viral video showed them attacking a 17-year-old in Manila
- The Intramuros Administration launched an investigation and enforced a zero-tolerance policy on violence and misconduct
- The teenager was hospitalized and the guards now face physical injury complaints
- Mayor Isko Moreno said the guards should have called police instead of hurting the minor
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Authorities have arrested and removed from duty two security guards caught on video assaulting a 17-year-old boy at the Pasig River Esplanade in Manila on Sunday night.
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The incident quickly spread on social media, prompting the Intramuros Administration to open an investigation, according to a report by Christian Maño on Super Radyo dzBB on Monday.
The agency said the guards’ dismissal followed its strict policy of zero tolerance for violence, improper conduct, or unprofessional behavior.
Possible sanctions against the guards’ security agency are also being considered under the terms of their contract.
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Officials assured the public that the area under their supervision remains safe, orderly, and peaceful for visitors.
Earlier reports confirmed that the teenager was hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the encounter, leading to the filing of physical injury complaints against the two guards.During an online program hosted by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno titled "Talk to the People," the guards explained that the teenager had entered a restricted section of the esplanade while riding a bicycle.
They claimed the boy ignored repeated warnings, allegedly struck first, and attempted to flee before they chased and cornered him. The viral footage later showed the guards punching and kicking the minor.
Moreno stressed that any violation by the teenager should have been handled properly by contacting authorities instead of resorting to force.
“Binurin niyo 'yung iskandalong ginawa niyo eh hirap na hirap na nga kami na buhayin natin ang Maynila,'' the mayor said.
The case continues to draw public attention as investigations proceed and accountability measures are pursued.
In separate developments, a viral online trend involving influencers hiding cash in public places has raised safety alarms after several organized “hunts” reportedly turned into physical altercations among participants. Observers have criticized the challenge as exploitative, arguing that some content creators may be capitalizing on the financial hardships of others to increase online engagement. Social analysts warned that framing monetary aid as a competitive spectacle risks diminishing the seriousness of poverty while encouraging disorderly behavior in public spaces. Authorities are now weighing tighter rules on such surprise gatherings due to concerns over possible injuries and disruptions in busy urban areas.
Meanwhile, in Negros Oriental, a 29-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly throwing gasoline on a responding police officer. Despite being soaked in fuel, Police Corporal Rohenio Carbo was able to subdue the individual, stopping what could have escalated into a dangerous incident at the gas station. Further investigation linked the suspect to a previous motorcycle theft and an earlier reported threat against another resident. Corporal Carbo is said to be recovering, while the suspect is expected to face multiple charges that may include vehicle theft and violent resistance to authorities.
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