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Pasig police investigate viral video of home invasion

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Karen De Guzman

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA — Authorities have launched an investigation into a viral video showing four men forcefully entering a residence and allegedly harassing its occupants in Barangay Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City.</p><p>Police Col. Hendrix Mangaldan, Pasig Police Station chief, confirmed on Wednesday that the incident took place on September 23.</p><p>“Nag-conduct na kami ng validation on the viral social media post at ito nga na find out namin na nangyari ito sa isang barangay sa Pasig,” Mangaldan also said.</p><p>(We did validation on the viral social media post and found out it happened in a barangay in Pasig.)</p><p>According to the initial police findings, the incident was not a case of abduction.</p><p>Investigators learned that the individuals involved—both the suspects and the victims—knew each other and were reportedly part of a group with unresolved personal issues.</p><p>Authorities have already identified the parties involved and are gathering their statements in preparation for the filing of appropriate charges.</p><p>Initial findings also suggest that a toy gun—not a real firearm—was used during the incident.</p><p>“Hindi naman ito gang. Parang mga localized lang na mga parang samahan. Alamin natin kung anong dahilan,” said Mangaldan.</p><p>(This wasn&#x27;t a gang, more of a &#x27;localized&#x27; group. We will find out what led to the incident.)</p><p>Charges being considered include physical injuries, trespassing, and grave threats, depending on the final evaluation and testimonies of the involved parties.</p><p>Authorities assured the public that a full investigation is underway and those involved will be held to account.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UDTc69txZbY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Authorities have launched an investigation into a viral video showing four men forcefully entering a residence and allegedly harassing its occupants in Barangay Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City.</p>

Authorities have launched an investigation into a viral video showing four men forcefully entering a residence and allegedly harassing its occupants in Barangay Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City.