Sampaguita girl na itinaboy ng guwardiya, legit na estudyante, at ‘di sindikato – Mandaluyong police

Summary

A MedTech student, known as 'Sampagita Girl,' was falsely accused of being part of a syndicate after an incident in a Mandaluyong mall. Police clarified she is a student from a private school, facing financial difficulties, with her family struggling to pay tuition. The girl had been selling Sampagita flowers and fruit slices for a living. While no decision has been made regarding filing a case against the mall guard, an investigation has been initiated, and the security guard may face administrative charges if they fail to respond to authorities.

Takeaways

• 😀 A student known as 'Sampagita Girl' was wrongfully accused by Mandaluyong police of being a member of a syndicate.
• 😀 The girl is a genuine student and a scholar from a private school in Manila, studying as a MedTech student.
• 😀 The incident occurred when the girl was wearing an old school uniform, which was actually her home clothes that she had worn after school.
• 😀 The girl’s family is struggling financially and makes a living by selling sliced fruits, which is their primary source of income.
• 😀 The girl’s tuition fees are partially covered by a scholarship, with her family paying only 50% of the cost.
• 😀 The family had to use their savings to buy a small house, further straining their financial situation.
• 😀 The girl chose to sell flowers outside the mall because it has more customers compared to other locations.
• 😀 The Mandaluyong police have visited the girl's house and found that the family is in financial hardship.
• 😀 There is no decision yet on whether the family will file a case against the security guard who involved the girl in the incident.
• 😀 The security agency has been summoned by the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) to explain the situation, and legal actions may follow if the guard fails to appear.

Q & A

What is the main issue addressed in the script?

The script discusses an incident involving a student referred to as 'Sampagita Girl,' who was evicted by a mall guard in Mandaluyong City, with accusations of being part of a syndicate spread on social media.

What did the Mandaluyong police chief, Colonel Mary Grace Madayag, clarify about the situation?

Colonel Madayag clarified that the student, 'Sampagita Girl,' is a real student and not part of any syndicate. She was wearing an old school uniform at the time, which led to confusion.

Why was 'Sampagita Girl' wearing an old uniform?

She was wearing the old uniform because it was her home clothes, which she wore after school, not because it was a requirement for her to wear it that day.

What is the student's background, according to the police?

The student is a MedTech student and a scholar at a private school in Manila. Her family is financially struggling, and they make a living selling sliced fruits.

What is the family’s source of income?

The family makes their living by selling sliced fruits and Sampagita flowers at the mall in Mandaluyong City.

Why did 'Sampagita Girl' choose to sell in front of that particular mall?

She chose to sell in front of the mall in Mandaluyong because there were more potential customers compared to other malls.

What happened to the family's savings meant for tuition?

The family's savings, which were meant for the student's tuition fee, were used instead to buy a small house for them to live in.

What action has the supervisory office for security and investigation agencies (SOSYA) taken regarding the security guard?

SOSYA has sent a summons to the security agency and the security guard involved, asking them to report and explain their actions. If the guard fails to show up, administrative complaints may be filed.

What is the potential consequence if the security guard does not respond by Monday?

If the security guard does not respond by Monday, SOSYA will initiate an administrative complaint against the guard and the security agency.

When did the incident with 'Sampagita Girl' occur, and when was it shared online?

The incident occurred on December 17, and a video of the incident was uploaded on Wednesday night, which sparked various reactions from netizens.