QuestionsQuestions (PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2015-017)
It amends/corrects the minimum age requirement for private security professionals under the 2003 IRR of RA 5487, changing it to 21 years old, to align the IRR with existing law.
Rule V, Section 2(b) and Section 3(d) of the 2003 IRR of RA 5487 are amended.
It requires that the person be not less than 21 nor more than 50 years of age.
Rule V, Section 2(b) and Section 3(d) had stated a minimum age requirement of 18 years old.
It changes it to: “Not less than twenty-one (21) years of age.”
It changes it to: “Not less than twenty-one (21) years of age nor more than fifty (50) years of age (for new applicants and SGs in non-supervisory position).”
Because RA 5487 Section 5(d) sets the minimum age at 21, but the 2003 IRR allowed 18-year-olds, creating a contradiction with the law.
RA 10591 requires applicants for firearm licensing to be at least 21 years old; the circular argues that allowing 18–20-year-old security personnel to possess firearms owned by licensed providers would conflict with this requirement.
They must be not less than 21 years old and not more than 50 years old.
All PNP issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the circular are amended or repealed.
It takes effect after fifteen (15) days from filing of a copy with the University of the Philippines Law Center, consistent with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292.
Not more than 50 years of age.
No. After the amendment, the minimum age is 21 years old.
No. The age requirement is not more than 50 years of age.
It corrects/aligns the implementing rules with the substantive age standard already found in Section 5(d) of RA 5487 (minimum 21 years).