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RA 5487 (The Private Security Agency Law) Section 16

RA 5487 (The Private Security Agency Law) Section 16

Limitations and Prohibitions.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Limitations and Prohibitions.—1. On Membership: (a) No agency operating in the-City of Manila and suburbs may employ more than 1,000 watchmen or security guards; (b) no agency operating in other cities and first class municipalities may employ more than 500 watchmen or security guards; (c) no agency operating in municipalities other than first class may employ more than 200 watchmen or security guards. 2. On organization No person, corporation, partnership or association may organize more than one agency in any one city or municipality. 3. On Service: No agency shall offer, render or accept its services to gambling dens or other illegal enterprises. The extent of the security service being provided by any security agency shall not go beyond the whole compound or property of the person or establishment requesting the security service except when they escort big amount of cash.

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