It's amazing how many security guards they employ in the Philippines. You wouldn't think security would be needed for McDonald's or the local bakery, but Filipinos do. Walk into any mall (which by the way is distinct according to social class) and there will be at least one guard at the entrance to check shoppers' bags/purses/backpacks for....I don't know, a bomb maybe? But even within the mall at almost every store inside you are almost sure to spot a man or woman in white uniform complete with handcuffs, walkie-talkie, club, and the too-frequent gun.
More often than not the security guard acts as a macho janitor -- opening doors for customers, cleaning away trays left on the tables, and giving general directions to passersby.
More often than not the security guard acts as a macho janitor -- opening doors for customers, cleaning away trays left on the tables, and giving general directions to passersby.
For a country that is so poor with an economy worse than the States, it's a wonder they can afford a million guards who stand around all day and do absolutely nothing.
I wish we had guards who did this in the States.
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