MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 100 January 17, 1973
AMENDING FURTHER CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FIFTY-FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, "THE PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY LAW," AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 11, DATED OCTOBER 3, 1972
WHEREAS, Republic Act Numbered Fifty-four hundred eighty-seven, otherwise known as, "The Private Security Agency Law," has been amended by Presidential Decree No. 11, dated October 3, 1972 to make it more responsive to the demands of peace and order especially after the promulgation of Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972;
WHEREAS, in the course of the enforcement of said Private Security Agency Law, as amended, it has been observed that there is need for additional amendments to attain fully the objective thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972 and in my capacity as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, do hereby order and decree that:
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Amending Further Certain Sections Of Republic Act Numbered Fifty-Four Hundred Eighty-Seven, Otherwise Known As, "The Private Security Agency Law," As Amended By P.D. No. 11, DatedOctober 3,
Presidential Decree No. 100
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 100
Definitions and Coverage:
- Defines "watchman or security guard" as any person who offers or renders personal service to watch or secure residential or business establishments, buildings, compounds, areas, etc., for hire or compensation, or as an employee, including government employees employed to watch or secure government properties. (Section 1)
- Defines "watchman or security guard agency" as any person, association, partnership, firm or private corporation that recruits, trains, furnishes, or employs watchmen or security guards, or solicits individuals or businesses to engage their services. (Section 1)
- Excludes members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Prisons guards, provincial and city jail guards, and members of city and municipal police forces from the definition of "watchman or security guard." (Section 1)
Licensing and Qualifications:
- Requires individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, or associations not organized as a watchman or security guard agency but utilizing employees as watchmen or security guards to secure a license and meet qualifications prescribed by law, rules or regulations governing their business organization and operation. (Section 2)
- Employees of the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, or government-owned or controlled corporations required to secure a license under this Act shall be subject to the qualifications for the positions to which they are appointed. (Section 3)
- Any person operating, managing, directing or conducting a licensed private watchman or security guard agency, or having any participation in the management or operation thereof, except those employed solely for clerical or manual work, shall secure a license. (Section 6)
Exemptions and Fees:
- Exempts the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and government-owned or controlled corporations from securing the license prescribed for utilizing their employees as watchmen or security guards. (Section 4)
- Exempts employees of the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and government-owned or controlled corporations employed or utilized as watchmen or security guards from paying the fees or filing the bonds prescribed in the Act. (Section 5)
Emergency Powers and Membership Requirements:
- Allows the Chief of Constabulary to deputize any private detective, watchman or security guard to assist the Philippine Constabulary in the performance of Constabulary duties during emergencies, disasters or calamities. (Section 7)
- Requires agencies to have at least 50 watchmen or security guards under their employ until June 30, 1973, and at least 100 watchmen or security guards by January 1, 1974. (Section 8)
- Sets maximum limits on the number of watchmen or security guards an agency may employ, including 1,000 in the Greater Manila Area, 500 in first class cities and municipalities, and 300 in other cities and municipalities. (Section 8)
- Authorizes the Chief of Constabulary to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Decree. (Section 8)
Definitions and Coverage:
- Defines "watchman or security guard" as any person who offers or renders personal service to watch or secure residential or business establishments, buildings, compounds, areas, etc., for hire or compensation, or as an employee, including government employees employed to watch or secure government properties. (Section 1)
- Defines "watchman or security guard agency" as any person, association, partnership, firm or private corporation that recruits, trains, furnishes, or employs watchmen or security guards, or solicits individuals or businesses to engage their services. (Section 1)
- Excludes members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Prisons guards, provincial and city jail guards, and members of city and municipal police forces from the definition of "watchman or security guard." (Section 1)
Licensing and Qualifications:
- Requires individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, or associations not organized as a watchman or security guard agency but utilizing employees as watchmen or security guards to secure a license and meet qualifications prescribed by law, rules or regulations governing their business organization and operation. (Section 2)
- Employees of the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, or government-owned or controlled corporations required to secure a license under this Act shall be subject to the qualifications for the positions to which they are appointed. (Section 3)
- Any person operating, managing, directing or conducting a licensed private watchman or security guard agency, or having any participation in the management or operation thereof, except those employed solely for clerical or manual work, shall secure a license. (Section 6)
Exemptions and Fees:
- Exempts the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and government-owned or controlled corporations from securing the license prescribed for utilizing their employees as watchmen or security guards. (Section 4)
- Exempts employees of the national or local governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and government-owned or controlled corporations employed or utilized as watchmen or security guards from paying the fees or filing the bonds prescribed in the Act. (Section 5)
Emergency Powers and Membership Requirements:
- Allows the Chief of Constabulary to deputize any private detective, watchman or security guard to assist the Philippine Constabulary in the performance of Constabulary duties during emergencies, disasters or calamities. (Section 7)
- Requires agencies to have at least 50 watchmen or security guards under their employ until June 30, 1973, and at least 100 watchmen or security guards by January 1, 1974. (Section 8)
- Sets maximum limits on the number of watchmen or security guards an agency may employ, including 1,000 in the Greater Manila Area, 500 in first class cities and municipalities, and 300 in other cities and municipalities. (Section 8)
- Authorizes the Chief of Constabulary to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Decree. (Section 8)