PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2015-017

: The main purpose is to correct the minimum age requirement of private security guards, watchmen, and private detectives from 18 years old to 21 years old pursuant to existing laws.
: Section 5(d) of Republic Act 5487, which requires security personnel to be not less than 21 years old.
: The qualifications include: Filipino citizenship; high school graduate; physically and mentally fit; age between 21 and 50 years old; height of at least 5 feet and 4 inches; and free from disqualifications provided in the law.
: The minimum age is 21 years old and the maximum age is 50 years old for new applicants and private security guards in non-supervisory positions.
: Because RA 10591 requires firearm license applicants to be at least 21 years old with gainful work and income tax filings, ensuring private security guards possessing firearms comply with this requirement.
: Section 2(b) and Section 3(d) of Rule V were amended to change the minimum age requirement from 18 to 21 years old.
: All PNP issuances inconsistent or contrary to this circular are amended or repealed accordingly.
: Fifteen (15) days after filing a copy at the University of the Philippines Law Center.
: Private security personnel must be at least 5 feet and 4 inches tall as part of the qualification standards.
: They are in violation of RA 10591 and RA 5487 since they are not qualified to possess firearms legally due to their age.