Content Creator Defends Security Guard’s Side of the Story
KIKAY BOOBA – A content creator, deeply affected by the story of a security guard who went viral for allegedly forcing a Sampaguita vendor to leave the mall, shared his sad situation to bring attention to his struggles.
Cheska Consunji Reyes, known online as Kikay Booba, explained that the security guard, originally from Mindanao, had been working at a mall in Manila for 20 years. His decision to stay in Manila for work, far from his family, led to personal sacrifices, including his wife leaving him.
Despite these challenges, the guard remained in Manila because he needed to support his son and four other family members. Reyes shared how the guard, now without a job, couldn’t tell his sick mother about his situation, worrying it might worsen her health. He was also dealing with depression due to the many problems he faced.
“Hindi niya ngayon masabi sa nanay niya na nawalan siya ng trabaho dahil may sakit ‘yung nanay niya, at hindi niya rin alam kung paano niya tutustusan ‘yung limang umaasa sa kanya,” she said. “At the same time he was really depressed hindi siya makausap, kasi syempre patong patong na ‘yung nangyari sa kanya,” she added.
Reyes described the guard’s situation as unfair. She pointed out that while many people were quick to judge him, they didn’t see his side of the story. She emphasized his honesty and dedication to his job and family, expressing how painful it was to see him treated harshly despite his hard work.
The mall’s management banned the security guard from working at any of its locations in the future. However, his security agency clarified that he was not fired but was temporarily on leave while the investigation was ongoing. Additionally, the Philippine National Police (PNP) considered the possibility of canceling his license because of the incident.
Meanwhile, a man claiming to be the mall security guard involved in the Sampaguita vendor incident spoke out in a video, explaining that he was following his duties. He said the vendor was uncooperative and clarified he had no intention to harm her, defending his actions as part of his job responsibilities.
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