Title, purpose, and intent
- This issuance is entitled “Amending Certain Provision of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 5487 … (License to Exercise Private Security Profession — LESP Validity to 3 Years)”.
- It prescribes guidelines and procedures to implement the conversion of the existing LESP validity from two years to three years.
- It establishes a policy adjustment so that licensed security personnel can benefit from the extended validity period.
Scope and covered personnel
- The three-year validity of the LESP applies to Private Security Personnel.
- The three-year validity of the LESP applies to Government Security Personnel.
Core rule: 3-year LESP validity
- Unless earlier revoked, a regular license to exercise security profession has a validity period of three (3) years.
- The amendment keeps the current annual rate of license fees, including the fees and penalties that apply under the prevailing licensing system.
- The fee for the extended period is computed pro rata for three years based on the existing annual rate.
Procedure and compliance requirements
- Applicants must comply with the relevant provisions of the 2003 Revised Rules and Regulations implementing RA No. 5487, as amended.
- The procedures referred to include Section 9(b) and Section 13(d) of Rule V (License to Exercise Private Security Profession).
- All applicants must follow the CSG Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Number 03-02 dated November 29, 2002 as part of the licensing process.
- Compliance with the SOP is required subject to the applicable provisions of the 2003 Revised Rules and related sections of Rule V.
Effectivity and publication requirement
- The amendment takes effect fifteen (15) days following its publication.
- Publication must be in the official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
- The publication rule follows Executive Order No. 200.
- The adopted date of the issuance is May 17, 2011.