Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 393)
The Philippine Constabulary has the power of supervision over private detectives, watchmen, and security guards under Executive Order No. 393, pursuant to Republic Act No. 5487.
Any person who offers or renders personal services to watch or secure residential or business establishments, or any building, compound, area including logging concessions, agricultural, mining or pasture lands for hire or compensation, or as an employee thereof, shall be classified as a watchman or security guard.
Any person, association, partnership, or corporation who permits, trains, musters, furnishes, or solicits individuals or business firms, private or government-owned or controlled corporations to engage the services of watchmen or security guards are considered watchman or security guard agencies.
Government supervision is necessary to ensure that the operations and activities of private detectives, watchmen, and security guards will not jeopardize or impair peace and order in the country.
Republic Act No. 5487, also known as the Private Security Agency Law, vests the Philippine Constabulary with supervisory powers over private security agencies, which Executive Order No. 393 extends to include private detectives, watchmen, and security guards.
Yes, the Order regulates activities in residential or business establishments, any building, compound, and areas including logging concessions, agricultural, mining, or pasture lands.
Including persons who offer or render personal services ensures that even individuals working for hire or compensation as watchmen or security guards are subject to government supervision and regulation.
Executive Order No. 393 was signed in the City of Manila on May 10, 1972.