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It amends certain provisions of the 2003 Revised Rules and Regulations implementing Republic Act (R.A.) No. 5487, which governs the organization and management of private security agencies, company guard forces, and government security forces.
Section 17 of R.A. No. 5487, as amended, is expressly referenced.
It applies to both Private and Government Security Personnel.
The LESP had a two-year duration or validity, requiring renewal every two years to continue exercising the profession.
Unless earlier revoked, the regular license to exercise security profession shall have a validity period of three (3) years.
No. The amendment states that the current annual rate of license fees and penalties shall apply.
The fee will be computed pro rata for three years using the applicable annual rate.
The license remains valid for three years only unless it is earlier revoked; revocation would terminate the license before the three-year period ends.
The amendment refers to Section 9(b) and Section 13(d) of Rule V (License to Exercise Private Security Profession).
Applicants must comply with CSG Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Number 03-02 dated November 29, 2002, subject to the relevant provisions of the 2003 Revised Rules and Regulations.
The amendment explains that the two-year renewal cycle is a short period; thus, changing to a three-year cycle is intended to benefit security personnel.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, pursuant to Executive Order No. 200.
Fifteen (15) days after publication in the official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
It is adopted on May 17, 2011 and signed by Atty. Raul M. Bacalzo, Ph.D., Police Director General and Chief, PNP.