Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered a thorough investigation after a viral video showed a fistfight between private security guards and a teenager in Intramuros, Manila.
Nartatez directed the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies to conduct a parallel audit of the security firm to verify its License to Operate and the individual licenses of the guards involved.
“We are already looking into this incident, particularly training, proper conduct, and compliance with licensing rules,” Nartatez said.
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso also called for an urgent probe into the February 8 incident at Riverside Plaza Mexico Esplanade, which began when a 17-year-old boy refused to follow instructions not to ride his bicycle in the area.
The boy was injured and remains hospitalized, while the two guards face charges under Republic Act 7610 for physical abuse of a minor. The security agency was ordered to submit incident reports and training records.
