SM apologizes for Mall of Asia ceiling accident that injured boy

The management of SM Supermalls on Monday apologized for an accident at the Mall of Asia that injured an 11-year-old boy on Sunday.

In a post on its Twitter account, SM Supermalls said a part of the South Arcade ceiling of the SM Mall of Asia was damaged by rain and strong wind Sunday.

"Due to the rains and strong winds yesterday, a portion of the Mall of Asia's South Arcade ceiling was damaged. The damage was minimal but an 11-year-old boy was slightly injured," it said.

Video footage of Sunday's incident was uploaded to video-sharing sites such as YouTube Monday.

The footage showed security guards approaching the boy and talking into their handheld radios.

SM Supermalls said "full assistance" was given to the boy by the SM team.

"We apologize for whatever inconvenience this may have caused our customers and are repairing now the ceiling in the area," it said.

It added the damaged part is being repaired. — BM, GMA News