QuestionsQuestions (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1217, S. 2010)
It amends Rule IV of the 2003 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 5487, specifically Paragraphs b and c of Section 8, concerning the status and validity of License to Operate (LTO), particularly the rules on temporary LTOs for private security agencies (PSAs).
New private security agencies and PSAs holding a regular LTO that are unable to maintain the minimum number of security personnel or conform to licensing standards, so they can attain the required minimum personnel (200) or comply with licensing standards prior to issuance/re-issuance of regular LTO.
An initial period of full two (2) years.
After the two-year initial period, it may be extended for one (1) year (First Extension) if, as shown in its MDRs, it has an increasing number of security personnel during the validity and reached at least 100 at the time of filing of the application for new regular LTO or at any given instance during the validity.
The issuing authority shall cancel the new/temporary LTO, and the Chief, SOSIA must issue the corresponding Cease to Operate (CTO) order.
After the first extension, it may be extended again for one (1) year (Second and Last Extension) if, as shown in the MDRs, it has an increasing number of security personnel and reached at least 150 at the time of filing for extension/regular LTO or at any given instance during the validity.
The issuing authority shall cancel the new/temporary LTO, and the Chief, SOSIA must issue the corresponding CTO order.
After the second extension, it may be upgraded to a new regular LTO based on Section 10(b), Rule IV (License to Operate), 2003 IRR of RA 5487, as amended—provided it conforms with regular licensing standards.
The issuing authority shall cancel the new/temporary LTO, and the Chief, SOSIA must issue a corresponding CTO order.
They may be granted extension if their temporary LTOs have not yet been extended since initial/conditional issuance. However, if the PSA still fails to attain the required 200 security personnel despite the total four (4) years given to operate and conform with licensing standards, its right and capacity to transact security business or enter into contracts in its name are revoked/lost with finality.
No. If the operator failed to get extension under this circular and within the period for renewal of regular LTOs, whether or not a cancellation order and/or CTO order was issued, he/she is barred from getting another new/temporary LTO.
A written request stating reasons and supporting documents (including those for a regular license application): updated proof of SSS/VAT payments and DOLE clearance; national registration and license fees plus surety bond; updated Firearms Records Verification (FRV), Master List of Firearms and/or certification; and a revised/amended feasibility study focusing on realistic activities to conform to licensing standards or attain the 200 minimum security personnel.
Yes. Applicants for extension must pay the same applicable fees/penalties collected from applicants for new regular LTO or renewal of regular LTO.
It may lead to denial of the extension application(s) without prejudice to filing administrative/civil/criminal case under existing laws, rules, and regulations.
No. Failure to act within the prescribed period does not automatically result in extension or renewal, because the activity regulated may pose danger to public safety.
All licenses to operate generally have a validity of two (2) years unless sooner cancelled/revoked or modified. Temporary LTOs upon expiration may be extended based on the provisions in the immediately preceding paragraph.