Security Guard Airs Side on Viral Incident with Sampaguita Vendor

SAMPAGUITA VENDOR VS SECURITY GUARD – A man claiming to be the mall security guard involved in the confrontation with a Sampaguita vendor has finally broken his silence.

In a  video, he appeared wearing his security uniform and cap, offering his perspective on the incident. The guard explained that the vendor had been uncooperative even before the recording began, insisting that he was merely performing his duties. “Sinusunod ko lang po ‘yung trabaho ko bilang isang security guard,,” he stated.

He addressed the vendor’s family, suggesting that responsible parents would not allow their child to sell on the streets and pretend to be a high school student. “Kung magulang po kayo sana ay nagpaka-magulang po kayo, hindi niyo sana pinapayagan ‘yung anak niyo na nagtitinda kung saan saan,” he remarked.

The guard clarified that he had no intention of harming the vendor. “Nakulitan na po ako sa kanya, bilang pagsunod ko sa trabaho ko, bilang pagsunod ko sa nakakataas sakin sinaway ko ‘yung bata pero ayaw pong magpasaway. Hindi ko po talaga ginusto ‘yung nangyari,” he said.

He further defended his actions, explaining that despite repeatedly asking the vendor to leave, she resisted. “Ilang beses ko ng sinabi na umalis, pero ayaw niyang umalis. Tapos nong paghugot ko ng Sampaguita, nasira, tapos pinaghahampas na ako sa mukha sino pong matutuwa sa ganon” he recounted.

The guard emphasized that his actions were in line with his job requirements. “Kami bilang security, sumusunod lang po kami sa utos kasi ‘yun po ang trabaho namin, doon po kami sumusweldo,” he added.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Sampaguita vendor, who became the center of attention after a viral incident with a security guard, has apologized, expressing that she never wanted him to lose his job. She denied accusations of wrongdoing, explained her situation, and shared her fear of possible retaliation from the security guard.