WATCH: Hostage-taker shows seized mall workers safe, proves he has grenade

MANILA, Philippines — A sacked security guard of a shopping center in San Juan City showed proof that he was armed with a grenade while holding 30 employees hostage.

While talking to the media via video call, hostage-taker Alchie Paray showed he was holding the grenade in one hand. He also showed those he held hostage were safe.