00:00This Christmas, the PNP Civil Service Group warned the establishments not to allow security guards to wear full costumes.
00:10Aside from the security risk, it is possible that it will be imitated by criminals.
00:15This is what Ryan Lezivitz reported.
00:20Each has their own rules and regulations and establishments for the holiday season.
00:26Aside from the lights, Christmas songs and Christmas carols,
00:30they also have the custom of wearing the costumes of the Royal Guards and Santa Claus, their security guards.
00:38But when the PNP Civil Security Group Director, Police Major General Leo Francisco clarified,
00:44security guards are not allowed to wear full costumes.
00:49Francisco explained that this is not the authorized uniform
00:53based on the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 11917.
00:58This is considered a high security risk because it is possible that it will be imitated by criminals
01:04to wear the costumes and they will be free to move around the established by the security guards.
01:11We have a prescribed uniform for all of our security guards.
01:16So they know that.
01:18So if there is a deviation in our prescribed uniform, they need to request for approval.
01:24It is also possible that this will bring confusion to the security guards
01:28as to where they should approach to ask for permission during an emergency.
01:33Now, if it is minimal, just like Santa Claus' hat,
01:39maybe we will give it to them, but if they will wear a full uniform, it is prohibited.
01:46The PNP-CSG is advised to face a grave offense with a fine of P100,000 for the first offense,
01:53P200,000 for the second offense, and P300,000 for the third offense
01:59until the cancellation of their license, whoever will break the law.
02:04There are violations and possible fines that are included in our rules and in our law.
02:12So that is what we will impose if they will break our rules.
02:19From Campo Crame, Ryan Lisigues for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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