MANILA, Philippines -- Police are hunting a security guard who allegedly shot and seriously wounded a colleague at the guardhouse of a housing subdivision in Almanza, Las Piñas City, early Friday.

Suspect Jonet Talantada, a stay-in security guard of BF Homes Village in Almanza, fled after the shooting of Ricky Calaboso, which reportedly happened during a drinking session.

Police Officer 3 Eduardo Rodaje, case investigator, said Calaboso, 30, is in critical condition at Rizal Provincial Hospital.

Rodaje said Calaboso was drinking with three other watchmen around 1:10 a.m. when he got into an argument with one of his companions.

The suspect, who was on duty at the time, tried to pacify Calaboso but was instead hit by the victim.

Irked, Talantada allegedly shot the victim at close range, Rodaje said.

Calaboso was rushed to the Alabang Medical Center in Muntilupa City before he was transferred by his relatives to Rizal.

Rodaje said are preparing to file frustrated homicide charges against Talantada.