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BY JOHNNY DAYANG
Bidding process undermining security industry
A typical security guard, is often regarded as the distant and poor cousin of his counterpart in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and, yet, his high visibility in the business districts, commercial and residential areas has the collateral benefit of deterring the commission of a crime.
Both cops and security guards are duty-bound to create a safe environment wherein we could live, work, invest and do business.
In other words, their shared mission as law enforcers is to provide security and safety to life and property.
Viewed against the backdrop, it will be in our common interest if efforts are made to ensure the growth and professionalization of the private security agency. This is the reason underlying the revision of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 5487, otherwise known as an Act governing the organization and management of private security agencies, company guard forces and government security forces.
Let us bear in mind that the collaborative partnership between the ordinary cops and private security guards could only succeed if all stakeholders – government, private security firms, guards, clients and the public at large-work together harmoniously.
But there is a fly in the ointment. It comes in the form of dubious legacy from the past administration, specifically Circular No. 02-2006 issued on April 10, 2006 by the Government procurement Policy Board which since then has the effect of allowing unscrupulous private security agencies to take a “dive” in the bidding process, provided the salaries and benefits of the guards are protected.
Such a bidding practice, however, works against the interest of the security guards because fly-by-night security operators are bound to slash their salaries and benefits in order to survive. This is a reality that undermines the security industry in the country.
Moreover, the aforesaid circular overlooked to make the benefits equitable for both security guards and reputable agencies that employ them.
For instance, there was no mention about the agency fee which is an important factor in making the security business viable.
We hope, president Ramon Bergado of the Philippine Association of Detective and Protective Agency Operators (PADPAO) and leading private security firms like Lanting Security and Watchman Agency, headed by Atty. Thomas Lanting, succeed in their moves to rectify the situation.
BY JOHNNY DAYANG
Bidding process undermining security industry
A typical security guard, is often regarded as the distant and poor cousin of his counterpart in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and, yet, his high visibility in the business districts, commercial and residential areas has the collateral benefit of deterring the commission of a crime.
Both cops and security guards are duty-bound to create a safe environment wherein we could live, work, invest and do business.
In other words, their shared mission as law enforcers is to provide security and safety to life and property.
Viewed against the backdrop, it will be in our common interest if efforts are made to ensure the growth and professionalization of the private security agency. This is the reason underlying the revision of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 5487, otherwise known as an Act governing the organization and management of private security agencies, company guard forces and government security forces.
Let us bear in mind that the collaborative partnership between the ordinary cops and private security guards could only succeed if all stakeholders – government, private security firms, guards, clients and the public at large-work together harmoniously.
But there is a fly in the ointment. It comes in the form of dubious legacy from the past administration, specifically Circular No. 02-2006 issued on April 10, 2006 by the Government procurement Policy Board which since then has the effect of allowing unscrupulous private security agencies to take a “dive” in the bidding process, provided the salaries and benefits of the guards are protected.
Such a bidding practice, however, works against the interest of the security guards because fly-by-night security operators are bound to slash their salaries and benefits in order to survive. This is a reality that undermines the security industry in the country.
Moreover, the aforesaid circular overlooked to make the benefits equitable for both security guards and reputable agencies that employ them.
For instance, there was no mention about the agency fee which is an important factor in making the security business viable.
We hope, president Ramon Bergado of the Philippine Association of Detective and Protective Agency Operators (PADPAO) and leading private security firms like Lanting Security and Watchman Agency, headed by Atty. Thomas Lanting, succeed in their moves to rectify the situation.
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