Republic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Manila EN BANC RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE Aves SHERUR BANS JON “HE "()) UBEARING;” “CIrS os si dwvana Aniaied CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING OF Commissioner FIREARMS OR OTHER DEADLY ANTTING, SOCORRO Bi WEAPONS; AND (2) EMPLOYMENT, ‘CASQUEJO, MARLON S. AVAILMENT OR ENGAGEMENT OF ‘Commissioner THE SERVICES OF SECURITY eee Commissioner PERSONNEL OR BODYGUARDS FEROLINO, AIMEE P. DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD OF Contant THE MAY 9, 2022 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS Promulgated: November 10, 2021 ee RESOLUTION No. 10728 WHEREAS, Section 261 (q) of B.P. Blg. 881 or the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, as amended, provides: “Sec. 261. Prohibited Acts.~The following shall be guilty ofan election offense: Xxx (q) Carrying firearms outside residence or place of business. - Any person who, although possessing a permit to carry firearms, carries any firearm/s outside his residence or place of business during the election period, unless authorized in writing by the Commission: Provided, That a motor vehicle, water or air craft shall not be considered a residence or place of business or extension hereof. This prohibition shall not apply to cashiers and disbursing officers while in the performance of their duties or to persons who by nature of their official duties, profession, business or occupation habitually carry large sums of money or valuables.”WHEREAS, Sections 32 and 33 of Republic Act No. 7166 provide: “Sec. 32. Who May Bear Firearms. - During the election period, no person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to possess or carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. The issuance of firearms license shall be suspended during the election period. Only regular members of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies of the Government who are duly deputized in writing by the Commission for election duty may be authorized to carry and possess firearms during the election period: Provided, That, when in the possession of firearms, the deputized law enforcement officer must be: (a) in full uniform showing clearly and legibly his name, rank and serial number, which shall remain visible at all times, and (b) in the actual performance of his election duty in the specific area designated by the Commission.” “Sec, 33. Security Personnel and Bodyguards. ~ During the election period, no candidate for public office, including incumbent public officers seeking election to any public offices, shall employ, avail himself of or engage the services of security personnel or bodyguards, whether or not such bodyguards are regular members of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines or other law enforcement agency of the Government: Provided, That when circumstances warrant, including but not limited to threats to life and security of a candidate, he may be assigned by the Commission, upon due application, regular members of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines or other law enforcement agency who shall provide him security for the duration of the election period. The officers assigned for security duty toa candidate shall be subject to the same requirement as to wearing of uniforms prescribed in the immediately preceding section unless exempted in writing by the Commission. If at any time during the election period, the ground for which the authority to employ, avail or engage the services of security personnel has been granted shall cease to exist or for any othervalid cause, the Commission shall revoke the said authority.” WHEREAS, itis the policy of the Commission to strictly enforce Section 261 (q) of the Omnibus Election Code, as well as Sections 32 and 33 of R.A. No. 7166 during the election period; WHEREAS, following COMELEC Resolution No. 10695, the election period and the period of prohibition against the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons, and the employment, availment or Page 2 of a7engagement of the services of security personnel or bodyguards. shall be from January 9, 2022 to June 8, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power vested) in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, Republic Act Nos. 6646 and 7166, and other election laws, the Commission RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to promulgate the following rules and regulations to implement Section 261 (q) of the Omnibus Election Code and Sections 32 and 33 of Republic Act No. 7166 in connection with the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE) RULEI DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. -As used in this Resolution: a. Accessories refer to parts of a firearm which may enhance or increase the operational efficiency or accuracy of a firearm but will not constitute any of the major or minor internal parts thereof such as, but not limited to, laser scope, telescopic sight and sound suppressor or silencer. b. Ammunition refers to the material fired, scattered, dropped, or detonated from any weapon, as bombs or rockets, and especially shot, shrapnel, bullets, or shells fired by guns, including the components thereof referring to the means of igniting or exploding such material, as primers, fuzes, and gunpowder, as defined under R.A. No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, asa complete unfixed/unfired! unit consisting of a bullet, gunpowder, cartridge case and primer or loaded shell for use in any firearm. . Antique firearms refers to any: (1) firearm which was manufactured at least seventy-five (75) years prior to the current date but not including replicas; (2) firearm which was certified by the National Museum of the Philippines to be curio or relic of museum interest; and (3) any other firearms which derives a substantial part of its monetary value from the fact that it is novel, rare, bizarre or because of its association with some historical figure, period or event. d. Certificate of Firearm Registration (CFR) refers to the certificate issued by the PNP, particularly its Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO), as proof that the firearm is lawfully registered and duly recorded. e, Commission refers to the Commission on Elections. £ Controlled Chemicals refer exclusively to chlorates, nitrates, nitric acid, and such other chemicals categorized under Section 3.1 of the IRR on ‘The adjective “unfired” is found in Section 3.2 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No, 10591, Page3 of 47Controlled Chemicals? that can be used for the manufacture of explosives and explosive ingredients, where the explosive is capable or is intended to be made capable of producing destructive effect on contiguous objects or causing injury or death to any person. g Deadly Weapon includes bladed instruments, hand grenades or other explosives, except pyrotechnics; Provided, That, a bladed instrument is not covered by the prohibition when possession of the bladed instrument is necessary to the occupation of the possessor or when it is used as a tool for legitimate activity, like gaffs used in lawful cockfighting, h. Duty Detail Order (ODO) refers to a document issued to a person by the juridical entity or employer wherein the details of the disposition of firearm are spelled out, thus indicating the name of the employee, the firearm information, the specific duration, and location of posting, or assignment and the authorized bonded firearm custodian for the judicial entity to whom such firearm is turned over after the lapse of the order. i. Election Period refers to the period prescribed in the Commission’ s Resolution No. 10695 which, for purposes of the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections, is from January 9, 2022 to June 8, 2022. j. Explosive refers to an exploding substance or agent, including the components and raw materials thereof, as defined under pertinent laws. k. Firearm as defined in R.A. No. 10591 refers to any handheld or portable weapon, whether a small arm or light weapon, that expels or is designed to expel a bullet, shot, slug, missile or any projectile, which is discharged by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder or other form of combustion or any similar instrument or implement, wherein the barrel, frame or receiver is considered a firearm. The term shall include airguns, airsoft guns, and replicas/imitations of firearms in whatever form that can cause an ordinary person to believe that they are real, including the parts thereof, as defined under pertinent laws. The term shall also include antique firearms. Imitation firearm, as defined under the same Act and as used herein, refers to a replica of a firearm, or other device that is so substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to believe that such imitation firearm is a real firearm, The term shalll include airsoft guns. 1. Joint Security Control Centers refer to the following units which are all under the direct control and supervision of the CBFSC: * Implementing Fuules and Regulations and Regulations on Controlled Chemicals pursuant to Sections 4C to 4F of PD. No, 1886.5 amended by RA. 9516 Page 4 of a7LI City/Municipal Joint Security Control Center (C/MJSCC) which shall be responsible for the implementation of the ban on the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms in their respective cities/ municipalities; 1.2 Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCC) which shall exercise oversight functions over the C/MJSCC and shall be responsible for implementation of the ban on the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and the employment, availment or engagement of security personnel within its respective provinces; and 13 Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) which shall exercise oversight functions over the PJSCCs and shall be responsible for the issuance of Temporary Authority for Security Detail (TA-SD) and the implementation of the ban on the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and the employment, availment or engagement of security personnel within its respective regions. m. Letter Order (LO) or Mission Order (MO) refers toa written directive or order issued by authorized representatives of the PNP, AFP, and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) allowing their respective members, occupying regular plantilla positions and performing actual law enforcement functions, to carry their government-issued firearms in furtherance of official duties and functions within and outside their areas of responsibility/ies (AOR), in lieu of a Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence. n. License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) refers to the written authority granted by the Chief of the PNP, through FEO, to a qualified individual for him/her to own and possess a firearm. ©. Light weapons are Class-A Light weapons which refer to self-loading pistols, rifles and carbines, submachine guns, assault rifles, and light machine guns not exceeding caliber 7.62mm which have fully automatic mode; and Class-B Light weapons designed for use by (2) or more persons serving asa crew, or rifles and machine guns exceeding caliber 7.62mm such as heavy machine guns, handheld under barrel and mounted grenade launchers, portable anti-aircraft guns, portable anti-tank guns, recoilless rifles, portable launchers of anti-tank missile and rocket systems, portable launchers of anti-aircraft missile system, and mortars of a caliber of less than 100mm, p. Long Certificate of Registration (LCR) refers to licenses issued to government agencies or offices, __ government-owned-controlled corporations for firearms to be used by their officials and employees who are qualified to possess firearms as provided in RA 10591, excluding security guards. Page of 47Major parts or components of a firearm refer to the barrel, slide, frame, receiver, cylinder or the bolt assembly. The term also includes any part or kit designed and intended for use in converting a semi-automatic burst to a fully automatic firearm, - Minor parts of a firearm refer to the parts of the firearm other than the major parts which are necessary to effect and complete the action of expelling a projectile by way of combustion, except those classified as accessories. Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) refers to the written authority issued to a licensed citizen by the Chief, PNP, through the PICFOR Secretariat, which entitles such person to carry his/her registered or lawfully issued firearm outside of the residence for the duration and purpose specified in the authority. Private Security Service Provider (PSSP) refers to a Private Security, Investigative and Protective Agency (PSIPA), Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Company Guard Force (CGF). Residence or Place of Business refers to the residence of the registered owner of the firearm/s which shall be the location where the firearm/s shall be kept and as indicated in the firearm registration card. Small Arms refer to firearms intended to be primarily designed for individual use or that which is generally considered to mean a weapon intended to be fired from the hand or shoulder, which are not capable of fully automatic bursts of discharge, such as’ 1. Handgun is a firearm intended to be fired from the hand, which includes: i. Pistol is a hand-operated firearm having a chamber integral with or permanently aligned with the bore which may be self- loading; and ii, Revolver is a hand-operated firearm with a revolving cylinder containing chambers for individual cartridges; 2. Rifle is a shoulder firearm or designed to be fired from the shoulder that can discharge a bullet through a rifled barrel by different actions of loading, which may be classified as lever, bolt, or self-loading; and 3. Shotgun isa firearm designed, made and intended to firea number of ball shots or a single projectile through a smooth bore by the action or energy from burning gunpowder. Temporary Authority-Security Detail (TA-SD) refers to the Temporary Certificate of Authority to employ, avail or engage the services of security personnel or bodyguard issued by the RJSCC to qualified public officials and private individuals. It is valid for a period of thirty (30) days only. Page 6 of 47RULEI GENERALPROVISIONS SECTION 2. Prohibited Acts. - During the Election Period: a. No person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or deadly weapons outside his/her residence or place of business, and in all public places, including any building, street, park, and in private vehicles or public conveyances, even if he/she is licensed or authorized to possess or to carry the same, unless authorized by the Commission, through the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns (CBFSC), in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. b. No person shall employ, avail him/herself or engage the services of security personnel or bodyguards, whether or not such security personnel or bodyguards are regular members or officers of the PNP, AFP, other law enforcement agencies of the government or from a private security service provider, unless authorized by the Commission, through the CBFSC or the RJSCC in case of a TA-SD, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. c. No person or entity shall transport and deliver firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components, and explosives and/or its components, unless authorized by the Commission, through the CBFSC in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. SECTION 3. Suspension of PTCFORs and MOs/LOs. Any PICFOR, LO or MO issued by the Chief, PNP, the Chief of Staff of the AFP, the Commanding General or Flag Officer in Command of the Different Branches of the AFP and their sub- units, or their duly authorized representatives, or any other head or duly authorized official of government law enforcement agency are hereby declared suspended, ineffective, and without force and effect during the Election Period, unless properly covered by a Certificate of Authority duly issued by the CBESC, RULE II THE COMMITTEE ON THE BAN ON FIREARMS AND SECURITY CONCERNS SECTION 4. The Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns (CBFSC) refers to the Committee in the Commission, which shall be responsible for the implementation of the ban on the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons, and the employment, availment or engagement of security personnel, among others, and the rules and regulations on the application for exemption therefor. It has the sole and exclusive power to issue Certificates of Authority. Page 7 of 47It shall be composed of a member of the Commission en banc as Representative of the Commission and CBFSC Chairperson, and one Senior Officer of the AFP and one Senior Officer of the PNP, not lower than Officer Grade 07, Brigadier General or Police Brigadier General, respectively, as CBFSC Members. It shall be assisted by the CBFSC Director, Deputy Director, the Operations Division and Secretariat Division composed of representatives from the Commission, as may be authorized/designated by the Commission en bane, with representatives from the AFP and the PNP as members. SECTION 5. Powers of the CBFSC. - The Commission, through the CBFSC, and in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, shall have the sole and exclusive authority to: a. Issue Certificates of Authority authorizing the: i. bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms or other deadly weapons; or ii. employment, availment or engagement of the services of security personnel or bodyguards; or iii, transport or delivery of firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components, and, explosives and/or its components; b. Review all actions undertaken by the RJSCCs; and c. Confirm, amend, modify or revoke the TA-SD granted by the RJSCC. SECTION 6. The Evaluation Units (EU) refer to the group of personnel directed by the Commission, the PNP and the AFP, to evaluate applications and make recommendations thereon and assist the CBFSC, respectively, in the resolution thereof. For this purpose, the Commission EU shall be composed of the selected lawyers and staff of the Commission’s Law Department to be supervised by the Overall Supervising Evaluator. On the other hand, the PNP EU shall be composed of the personnel duly designated by the Chief, PNP, or by the PNP Representative in the CBFSC, to be composed preferably by officers and personnel from the Directorate for Operations (DO), the Civil Security Group (CSG), particularly from the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) and the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigative Agencies (SOSIA), the Secretariat of the Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR Secretariat) and the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG). It shall be under the direct control and supervision of the PNP Representative to the CBFSC, and shall be the sole custodian of all information related to PICFORs, firearms registration and other gun ban-related licenses and Pages of 47permits issued by the PNP, as well as all data/information in relation to the said agency. The AFP EU shall be composed of the commissioned officers and non- commissioned officers of the AFP duly designated by the Chief of Staff, AFP, or the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (Q)3), or the AFP Representative to the CBESC and thereafter, be under the direct control and supervision of the AFP Representative to the CBFSC. It shall be the sole custodian of all information related to firearms and personnel of the AFP, as well as all data/information in relation to the said agency. The PNP EU and AFP EU shall have its respective Team Leaders who shall have the duty of ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of applications indorsed by the CBFSC Secretariat and timely accomplishment of assigned tasks. The Team Leaders shall have direct supervision over the PNP/AEP personnel assigned at the CBFSC and shall be responsible for the following: a. Distribution for evaluation of the applications for CA as received by the CBFSC Secretariat to the different component-units, as the case may be in accordance with their areas of jurisdiction; b. Monitoring the timely release of all evaluated applications from the respective concerned component-units of the PNP EU to the CBFSC Secretariat in compliance with R.A. No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018; ¢. Monitoring of the different units and the shifting of its personnel; d. Custody and safekeeping of all applications received by the Unit; and e. Compliance with R.A. No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, as implemented by the Data Privacy Management Program (DPMP) of the Commission. RULEIV CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITYAND ITS CATEGORIES SECTION 7. Certificate of Authority (CA). - It refers to a certificate issued by the CBFSC to qualified applicants giving them the authority during the Election Period to: a. Bear, carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons; b. Employ, avail or engage the services of security personnel or bodyguards; and Transport or delivery of firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components, and, explosives and/or its components. Page9 of 47SECTION 8. Validity of CA. - Any CA duly issued by the CBFSC in accordance with this Resolution for purposes of the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections shall be valid from the date of issuance until June 8, 2022, unless: a Earlier revoked by the CBFSC for the following reasons: i. For any misrepresentation or false statement in the application or its attachments, or submission of falsified documents; ii, When the ground/s for which the CA was issued cease/s to exist; and iii, For such other grounds deemed appropriate by the CBFSC. b. Ipso facto deemed null and void if the grantee violates or fails to comply with the conditions for carrying of firearms or for transporting firearms, ammunitions, explosives, and/or their respective parts or components, as the case may be; ©. Any license or permit issued by the PNP and used in support of the application for the corresponding CA is revoked, cancelled or suspended by the Chief, PNP or his authorized representative; or d. A different period of validity is prescribed by the CBFSC such as those in TA-SD, CA-TTs and CA-DM for Foreign Security Personnel ACA shall automatically become ineffective upon the expiration of any of the applicable licenses, registrations, permits, including, but not limited to LCR, CFR, PICFOR, LTOPF, MR, LO, MO, Property Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR)/Acknowledgment Receipt for Equipment (ARE) and other pertinent firearms documents, SECTION 9. Categories of Certificates of Authority. - CAs are categorized as follows: a Certificate of Authority-Law Enforcement Agencies (CA-LEA) refers to the CA issued to the PNP, AFP and other government departments, agencies, offices, bureaus, commissions and tribunals, specifically limited to and covering only personnel in the active regular plantilla of the said agencies, performing law enforcement and/or security functions and/or election duties and are receiving regular compensation for the said services rendered therein, excluding consultants, part-time, temporary, contractual, casual or job-order employees, or confidential agents (CAs), employees or personnel, as well as those under contracts of service, whether or not receiving compensation from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines for services rendered, Page 10 of 47b. Certificate of Authority-Diplomatic Mission (CA-DM) refers to the CA issued to the security personnel of Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, including Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines covered by existing treaties and international agreements endorsed by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the Heads of Missions of foreign countries in the Philippines. Certificate of Authority-Security Agencies (CA-SA) refers to the CA ued to Private Security, Investigative and Protective Agencies. d. Certificate of Authority-Cashiers/Disbursing Officers (CA-C/DO) refers to the CA issued to cashiers/disbursing. officers of privately-owned corporations/companies. e Certificate of Authority- High-Risk Individual (CA-HRI) refers to the CA issued to: i, qualified official of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, who by the nature of his/her person, position, duty, profession and/or office, is performing law enforcement and/or security functions and/or election duties, and is thus considered as High-Risk Individual; or ii, qualified individual, who: (1) by the nature of his/her official duties, profession, business or occupation, or (2) is under the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program of the Department of Justice ora similar official program of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, and deemed by the CBFSC, the Commission, the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Chief of Staffof the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as a High-Risk Individual. Former Public officials are included in this category. f£. Certificate of Authority-Security Detail (CA-SD) refers to the CA issued to security details for public officials and private individuals. 8& Certificate of Authority-Transport (CA-TT) refers to the CA issued for the transport or delivery of firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components, and explosives and/or its components. h, Certificate of Authority-Sports Shooters (CA-SS) refers to the CA issued for the competitive sport shooters, excluding alien citizens or foreigners, who will be participating in international classifier and qualifier matches scheduled prior to the Election Period, in representation of their duly registered organizations and/or the Philippines. Page 11 of 47RULEV CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY-LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (CA-LEA) SECTION 10.Who may Bear, Carry or Transport Firearms. - Regular officers, members, and agents of the following agencies of the government who are actually performing law enforcement and/or security functions and/or election duties, may bear, carry or transport firearms during the election period: a. The President of the Republic of the Philippines as the Commander-in- Chief of the AFP and as Head of the Executive Department including the PNP; b. The Chairman, Commissioners, Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Directors and Lawyers employed by and holding office in the Main Office of the Commission, Chiefs-of-Staff of the Offices of the Chairman and Commissioners, Regional Election Directors, Assistant Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors, Regional Election Attorneys and Election Officers, and Organic Security Officers of the Commission; ¢. Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the PNP; d. Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the AFP; © Officers, Agents and Law Enforcement and Security Personnel of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI); f. Officers and Members of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Department of Justice, and Provincial and City Jails; 8 Officers and Members of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP); h. Officers and Members of the (i) Intelligence Division, and (ii) Investigation Division of the Intelligence and Investigation Service; and (iii) Customs Police Division of the Enforcement and Security Service of the Bureau of Customs (BoC); i. Officers and Members of the Port Police Department, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA); j. Officers and Members of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Police Force; k. Officers and Members of the Government Guard Units (GGUs) regulated by the PNP under R.A. No. 5487; Page 12 of 47n. Officers and Members of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Police Force; Officers and Members of the Law Enforcement Service of the Land Transportation Office (LTO); Officers and Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); Officers and Members of the Internal Security Operations Group (IS0G) of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefits Program of the Department of Justice; Officers and Members of the Enforcement and Investigation Division, Optical Media Board (OMB); Officers and Members of the (i) Security Investigation and Transport Department; (ii) Cash Department; and (iii) Office of Special Investigation, Branch Operations of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP); Officers and Members of the Offices of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) of the (i) Senate of the Philippines; and (ji) House of Representatives, including the OSAA-designated regular security escorts of Senators and Representatives; Officers and Members of the Inspection Service of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost); Officers and Members of the Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM); Forest Officers defined under P.D. No. 705; Forest/Park Rangers; Wildlife Officers; and Forest Protection and Law Enforcement Officers of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under DAO No. 1997-32; Officers and Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP); Officers and Members of the Intelligence and Security Unit, Office of the Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA); Officers and Members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA); Officers and Members of the Philippine Center for Transnational Crime (PCTC); Officers and Members of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA); Page 13 of 47aa. bb. cc, dd. Officers and Members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGU) Active Auxiliaries and Special Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units Active Auxiliaries already constituted upon the effectivity of this Resolution while within the barracks; Officers and Members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG); (i) Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers of the Philippines; (ii) Officers and Members of the Internal Security Division of the Bureau of the Treasury (BoT); Officers and Members of the Internal Security of the Office of the Vice- President; and Other officers and members of departments /divisions/offices/units / detachments performing law enforcement and/or security functions. SECTION 11. Conditions for the CA-LEA. - The issuance or validity of the CA- LEA shall be subject to the following conditions: When in the possession of firearms, the members of the LEA are: in the active regular plantilla of the said agencies and are receiving regular compensation for the services rendered therein; not consultants, part-time, temporary, contractual, casual or job-order employees, or confidential agents (CAs), employees or personnel, as well as those under contracts of service, whether or not receiving compensation from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines for services rendered; if applicable, in the agency-prescribed uniform showing clearly and legibly, at all times, his name, rank and serial number or, in case rank and serial number are not applicable, displaying prominently the agency-issued identification card showing clearly his name and position, which shall remain visible at all times. However, in case of officers or members of law enforcement agencies, the bearing and carrying or transporting of firearms in civilian clothes shall be allowed in the following circumstances: (i) while conducting lawful intelligence or counter-intelligence gathering activities; (ii) during police emergencies; (iii) in operations involving national security; and (iv) in other similar legitimate covert police and/or security operations requiring strict operational security and for reasons of personnel safety. Page 14 of a7d. duly authorized to possess firearm covered by a valid LTOPF, LCR, CER or PAR/ARE and to carry the same outside of residence by virtue of a valid, current and updated PTCFOR, LO or MO; © in the actual performance of official law enforcement and/or security duty and/or election duty, or are going to or returning from his/her residence/dwelling/barracks or official station; f bearing, carrying or transporting a maximum of two (2) firearms indicated in his/her name in the Agency's Application Form and List/Roster of Personnel; and 8 he/she must be in possession of the following (i) Valid, updated and current LTOPF as may be applicable; (ii) Valid, updated and current CFR and/or PAR/ARE, which firearm is allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations as assessed and evaluated by the Philippine National Police; (iii) Valid, updated and current PTCFOR or LO or MO, as the case may be; and (iv) Other applicable/ pertinent firearms licenses/ registrations/ permits/ documents. SECTION 12. Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA-LEA. ~ Applicants for CA-LEA or their duly authorized representative must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a. CBESC Form No, 2022-01, signed by the Head of Agency; b. CBFSC Form No, 2022A-01 indicating therein i, the full names of the law enforcement or security personnel with their corresponding rank/position; ji, firearms description and registration data, including the PAR/ARE with MO/LO for government issued firearms and/or the CFR with PICFOR, for privately owned firearms; and ¢ CBFSC Form No. 2022B-01with the colored 4”x5” picture and description of the authorized uniform of the office, if applicable. The Application Forms for Certificate of Authority, including the Data Privacy Notice and Consent Form, must be duly accomplished, completely filled-up and signed by the Applicant or the duly authorized Officer/Representative, and properly Notarized, and filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. SECTION 13. Law Enforcement Agencies as Custodian of the Pertinent Information. - The above-mentioned law enforcement agencies, as custodian of the pertinent information related to their office, shall maintain and keep a record Page 15 of a7of the List of Officers and Personnel with their Authorized Firearms certified by the Head of Agency or his duly authorized representative. In the performance of its functions, the Law Department of this Commission may officially request from the concerned agency a report related to the said list, RULEVI CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY-DIPLOMATIC MISSION (CA-DM) SECTION 14. Who may Bear, Carry or Transport Firearms. - Security Personnel of Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, including Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines covered by existing treaties and international agreements endorsed by theSecretary of Foreign Affairs and the Heads of Missions of foreign countries in the Philippines may bear, carry or transport firearms during the election period SECTION 15. Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA-DM. - Applicants for CA-DM or their duly authorized representative must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a CBFSC Form No. 2022-02 signed by Head/Lead of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, and Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines; b. CBFSC Form No. 2022A-02 indicating therein i, the full names of the security personnel with their corresponding rank/ position; ii. firearms description, and registration data, if applicable. c. CBFSC Form No. 2022B-02with the colored 4”x5” picture and description of the authorized uniform of the security personnel; d. Letter of Endorsement from the Department of Foreign Affairs; and ©. Letter of Endorsement from the Head/Lead of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, and Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines. The Application Forms for Certificate of Authority, including the Data Privacy Notice and Consent Form, must be duly accomplished, completely filled- up and signed by the Applicant or the duly authorized Officer/Representative, and properly Notarized, and filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. SECTION 16. Concerned Law Enforcement Agencies and Government/Foreign Security Personnel Agencies as Custodian of the Pertinent Information. ~ The concerned law enforcement and government/foreign security personnel agencies, Page 16 of 47as custodian of the pertinent information related to their office, shall maintain and keep a record of the List of Officers and Personnel with theit Authorized Firearms certified by the Head/Lead of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, and Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines or the duly authorized representative. In the performance of its functions, the Law Department of this Commission may officially request from theconcerned Head/Lead of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps, Missions and Establishments under international law, and Foreign Military Personnel in the Philippines report related to the said list. RULEVIL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY-SECURITY AGENCIES (CA-SA) SECTION 17. Who may Bear, Carry or Transport Firearms. - Members of the Private Security Providers (PSSPs) may bear, carry or transport firearms, Provided, ‘That, when in the possession of firearms, they are: a. active regular employees of the Agency and is receiving regular compensation for the services rendered therein; b. performing actual security functions, and not a consultant, part-time, temporary, contractual, casual or job-order employee, or a confidential agent, whether or not receiving compensation from the said agency for services rendered; c. in the agency-prescribed uniform, showing clearly and legibly, at all times, his name, displaying prominently the _agency-issued identification card, showing clearly the name and position, which shall remain visible at all times; d. _ in the exercise of their security functions and duties, are duly authorized to possess the agency's firearm which must be covered by a valid, current and updated Certificate of Firearm Registration (CFR) or Property Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR)/Acknowledgment Receipt for Equipment (ARE), as may be applicable, and other applicable/pertinent firearms licenses/ _registrations/ _ permits/ documents as may be applicable; e. in possession of a valid, updated and current License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP) accompanied by a valid, updated and current Duty Detail Order (DDO) or Special Duty Detail Order (SDDO) and/or Monthly Disposition Report (MDR), as the case may be. Applicant is obligated under this Resolution to update the CBPSC for any changes, modifications, or amendments to the DDO, SDDO and MDR during the validity of the issued CA; Page 17 of 47f. in possession of a firearm allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations as assessed and evaluated by the Philippine National Police; 8 deployed by Private Security Agencies (PSAs), Private Detective Agencies (PDAs), Company Security Units (CSUs), Government Guard Units (GGUs), Private Security Canine Service Providers, Private Security Training Institutes (PSTIs), or Private Security Industry and Training Organizations duly licensed, authorized, recognized and/or accredited by the Philippine National Police; h. in the actual performance of security duty, at his duly designated and specified place or area of duty; and i, bearing, carrying, or transporting only one (1) firearm as indicated in his/her name in the Agency's Application Form and List/Roster of Personnel, unless otherwise allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations, SECTION 18.- Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA- SA. Applicants for CA-SA or their duly authorized representative must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a. CBFSC Form No. 2022-03; b. CBFSC Form No. 2022A-03 indicating therein: i the full names of the security personnel with their corresponding rank/position; ii, firearms description and registration data; and iii, thesecurity personnels respective LESPs and DDOs. ©. CBFSC Form No. 2022B-03 with the colored 4”x5” picture and description of the authorized uniform of the Agency; d. Copy of the Agency’s valid and existing LTO and corresponding, CFRs; e. Copy of the Agency’s valid Long Regular Registration and Certificate of License to Own and Possess Firearm for Juridical Entity; f, In case the applicant is a juridical entity (corporation/ partnership/agency), a duly notarized Board Resolution must be attached to the application form, certifying the authority given to the head of agency or corporation, or authorized representative/s to apply for a CA-SA, in behalf of the company. Each and every page of the application, including attachments, must be numbered consecutively at the bottom right side. Page 18 of a7An administrative processing fee in the amount of Fifty Pesos (P50.00) for each security personnel included in the list shall be paid in accordance with Section 57, Rule XVIII hereof. However, in no case shall the administrative processing fee exceed Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) All applications for CA-SA must be filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. SECTION 19. Additional Guidelines for Private Security Services Providers. ~ The following rules shall be strictly observed by PSAs, PDAs and CGFs which have been issued CA-SA: a. The Authority shall be valid during the prescribed period and strictly under the terms and conditions specified therein and automatically becomes ineffective upon the expiration of any of the applicable licenses, registrations, permits, CFR, PICFOR, LTOPF], MR, DDO, LESPLO, MO, PAR, ARE and other pertinent firearms documents; b. For single posting, thesecurity guard assigned is prohibited to transport his/her firearm from his/her duty area to his/her dwelling; c. Firearms may be stationed in armored trucks provided these are duly licensed agency-issued firearms used in the regular course of business of the security agencies and included in the application; and d. In case of new posting or termination of posting which entail the transport of firearms to the duty area or return of firearms to the security agency's office, the security agency may be authorized to transport the firearms on a one-time, one-way basis only upon prior application. In this regard, applicant is obligated under this Resolution to update the CBFSC for any changes, modifications, or amendments to the DDO, SDDO and MDR during the validity of the issued CA, RULE VIII CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY- CASHIER/DISBURSING OFFICER (CA-C/DO) SECTION 20. Who may Bear, Carry or Transport Firearms. - Cashier or Disbursing Officer who by nature of his/her duty, profession, business or occupation as a cashier or disbursing officer is authorized to bear, carry or transport firearm; Provided that, when bearing, carrying or transporting firearms, he/she must be in the actual performance of his/her official duties, specifically when transporting deposits, disbursing payrolls, or carrying large sums of money or valuables and in possession of the following: Page 19 of 47& Certificate of Employment stating that he/she is currently employed under the conditions stated in his/her application; Other pertinent documents such as but not limited to financial statements and ITR of the company/employer; Company- or office-issued identification card showing his/her photograph, designation, and signature; Valid, updated and current License to Own and Possess Firearm (LTOPF); Valid, updated and current Certificate of Firearm Registration (CFR) which firearm is allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations as assessed and evaluated by the Philippine National Police; Valid, updated and current Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) for privately owned firearms; and Other applicable/ pertinent firearms licenses/ registrations/ permits/ documents. In no instance shall the cashier or disbursing officer bear, carry or transport more than ( 1) smalll arms limited to handgun which must either be a revolver or a pistol. SECTION 21. Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA- (0. - Applicants for CA-C/DO or their duly authorized representative must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a. e CBFSC Form No. 2022-04, signed by the Applicant Cashier or Disbursing Officer, indicating therein, among others, his/her full name and the office where he/she is employed or connected, with one (1) piece of Applicant's 2x2 photograph; Certification of the employer under oath that the applicant is an employee of the company and designated as cashier or disbursing officer or a Certificate of Employment stating that he/she is currently employed under the conditions stated in his/her application; Certified true copy of Applicant's latest Income Tax Return; Certified true copy of Company’s/Employer's latest Income Tax Return; Description of and proof that the nature of his/her official duties, Profession, business or occupation requires him/her to carry large sums of money or valuables; Company: or office-issued identification card showing his/her photograph, designation, and signature; and Page 20 of a7g- CBFSC Form No. 2022A-04 with the firearms description and registration data, including Applicant’s LTOPF, and/or the CFR with PTCFOR, for privately owned firearms. An administrative processing fee in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP 500.00) shall be paid in accordance with Section 57, Rule XVIII hereof All applications for CA-C/DO must be filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. RULE IX CERTIFICATE OF A UTHORITY-HIGH RISK INDIVIDUAL (CA-HRI) SECTION 22. Who may Bear, Carry or Transport Firearms. ~ The following are considered as High-Risk Individuals and, thus, may bear, carry, or transport firearms during election period: a. Qualified official of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, who by the nature of his/her person, position, duty, profession and/or office, is performing law enforcement and/or security functions and/or election duties, to wi i. The Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines; li, The Senate President and the Senators of the Republic of the Philippines; ili. The Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives; iv. The Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines and the Justices of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Sandiganbayan, and the Court of Tax Appeals; and the Judges of the Regional Trial Courts and Municipal/ Metropolitan /Circuit Trial Courts; v. The Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsmen; vi. The Chairpersons and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Commission on Audit (COA); vii, The Chairperson and Commissioners of the Commission on Human Rights; viii. (a) Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners; (b) Officers and Members of the Law and Investigation Division; and (c) Officers and Members of the Intelligence Division, Bureau of Immigration (BI); Page 21 of 47ix. (a) The Secretary, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries of the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the (b) Internal Security of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government; x. (a) The Secretary, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries of the Department of National Defense and (b) Internal Security of the Office of the Secretary of National Defense; xi, The Secretary, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Prosecutor General, Chief State Prosecutor, State Prosecutors, and Prosecutors mentioned under R.A. No. 10071 of the National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice (DO); xii. Cabinet Secretaries; xiii. The Solicitor-General of the Philippines; xiv. The Investigators and Prosecutors of the Office of the Ombudsman; and xv. The Chief Public Attorney. In no instance shall the government officials mentioned above bear, carry or transport more than two (2) firearms. Other qualified individuals, who by the nature of their official duties, profession, business or occupation, or who are under the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program of the Department of Justice or a similar official program of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, and deemed by the CBFSC, the Commission, the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as High-Risk Individual. Former public officials are included in this category. The other qualified individuals or former public officials must be in possession of the following when bearing, carrying or transporting firearms: i, Threat Assessment issued and certified by the Directorate for Intelligence for the national level or the Regional Director of the Police Regional Offices for the local level; ii, Endorsement and/or Certification of the Chief, Philippine National Police, stating that the Applicant is considered as High-Risk; iii, Valid, updated and current LTOPF; iv. Valid, updated and current CFR which firearm is allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations as assessed and evaluated by the Philippine National Police; Page 22 of 47v. Valid, updated and current PTCFOR for privately owned firearms; and vi, Other applicable/pertinent firearms —_licenses/ registrations/permits/ documents In no instance shall the individuals under the category HRI (B) bear, carry or transport more than (1) small arms limited to handgun which must either be a revolver or a pistol. SECTION 23. Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA-HRI under Section 22 (a). - Applicants for CA-HRI or their duly authorized representative under Section 22 (a) must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a. For the Public Officials mentioned in Section 22 (a) (i-vii, except item iv): i, CBFSC Form No. 2022-05PO, indicating therein, among others, his/her full name, his/her position in the Government, and his/her office and home address, email address, and his/her official telephone/mobile phone numbers; ii, One (1) piece 2x2 photograph of the applicant, affixed to the CBFSC form; iii, Certified true copy of Certificate of Appointment (for appointive officials); and iv. CBFSC Form 2022A-05PO with the firearms description and registration data, including the PAR/ARE with MO/LO. for government issued firearms and/or the CFR with PTCFOR, for privately owned firearms. For Justices and Judges mentioned in Section 22 (a) (iv), in lieu of the above documentary requirements, the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) shall endorse to the CBFSC a certified list of justices and judges who wish to apply for aCA (Annex “ A”). Thereafter, the CBFSC shall transmit to the OCA all issued CAs for distribution to the concerned Justices and Judges. b. For the Public Officials mentioned under Section 22 (a) (viii-xv, except item xi): a, CBFSC Form No. 2022-05PO2, signed by the applicant public official, indicating therein, among others, his full name, his position in the government, and his office and home address; b, One (1) piece 2x2 photograph of the applicant attached to the CBESC form; Page 23 of 47©. Certified true copy of Certificate of Appointment (for appointive officials); d. CBESC Form No. 2022A-05PO2 with the firearms description and registration data, including the PAR/ARE with MO/LO for government issued firearms and/or the CFR with PTCFOR, for privately owned firearms; and ©. Copies of the other applicable registrations, licenses and permits as may be applicable. For Section 22 (a) (xi), in lieu of the above documentary requirements, the DOJ, through its authorized officers, shall endorse to the CBFSC a certified list of Public Prosecutors who intend to apply for a CA (attach with the Application as Annex “ A”). Thereafter, the CBFSC shall transmit to the DO}, through its authorized officers, all issued CAs for distribution to the concerned prosecutors SECTION 24. Application Form and Documentary Requirements for CA-HRI under Section 22 (b). - Applicants for CA-HRI or their duly authorized representative under Section 22 (b) must duly accomplish and submit the following requirements: a, CBFSC Form No. 2022-050QI, signed by the Applicant, indicating therein, among others, his/her full name and the office where he/she is. employed or connected, with one (1) piece of Applicant's 2x2 photograph; b. Certificate of Employment stating that he/she is currently employed under the conditions stated in his application; ¢. Description of and proof that the nature of his official duties, profession, business or occupation putting Applicant at high-risk; d. Company or office-issued identification card showing his photograph, designation, and signature, if any; e. CBFSC Form No. 2022A-050QI with the firearms description and registration data, including Applicant’s LTOPF, the LCR with MO/LO for government issued firearms and/or the CFR with PTCFOR, for privately owned firearms; f, Threat Assessment issued and certified by the Directorate for Intelligence for the national level or the Regional Director of the Police Regional Offices for the local level; and & Endorsement and/or Certification of the Chief, Philippine National Police, stating that the Applicant is considered under High-Risk. Page 24 of a7For former public officials, only requirements a, e, fand g shall be submitted An administrative processing fee in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP 500.00) shall be paid in accordance with Section 57, Rule XVIII hereof. All applications for CA-HRI must be filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. RULEX CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY-SECURITY DETAIL (CA-SD) SECTION 25. Revocation of Authority Granting Security Personnel. ~ All existing authority granting security personnel or bodyguards are hereby automatically revoked at the start of the Election Period. SECTION 26. Retention of Services of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. ~ The authority granted to or the services of those constituting the duly engaged or appointed regular security personnel or complement of the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections, Chief of Staff of the AFP and AFP Major Service Commanders, and Chief and Senior Officers of the PNP, shall subsist pursuant to their respective existing authorizations or engagements. Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, Provincial Governor, and Justices, Judges and Cabinet Secretaries, whose regular security complement have been provided by the PNP, AFP, NBI or other government law enforcement agencies for at least one (1) year at the time of the promulgation of this Resolution, may be allowed to retain the services of their currently detailed officers or members of said government law enforcement agencies, with a maximum of two (2) security details accompanying the said public officers at any given time. When issued with a CA, the holder shall secure endorsement and approval of the exemption from the appropriate law enforcement agency such as the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG). SECTION 27. Augmentation of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. - Notwithstanding the immediately preceding, section, the public officials or persons mentioned therein, and when the circumstances warrant, may apply with the CBFSC for CA-SD for two (2) additional security personnel or bodyguards, or such additional number of security personnel or bodyguards as the CBESC may deem appropriate under the circumstances, from a duly licensed private security service provider. In such a case, applicant shall comply with the documentary requirements enumerated in this Resolution for applications for CA-SD with respect to the additional security personnel or bodyguard. Page 25 of 47SECTION 28.Who May Employ, Avail or Engage the Services of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. - When circumstances warrant, including but not limited to threats to their life and security, the following persons who are not mentioned in Section 26 of this Resolution and allowed to employ, avail or engage the services of two (2) or more officers or members of the PNP/AFP; Provided, That, the PNP/AFP allowed or authorized the same, or two (2) private security Personnel or bodyguards during the Election Period from duly licensed private security service providers: a. Incumbent publie officials, whether elected or appointed; and b. Private individuals. The limit notwithstanding, an application for additional private security personnel may be approved by the CBFSC when the circumstances warrant SECTION 29. Documentary Requirements for Authority to Employ, Avail or Engage Services of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. - For Applications for CA- SD, the following documents, duly accomplished, completely filled-up and signed and properly notarized, or certified as true copy of the original on file, are required: a. CBFSC Form No. 2022-06, signed by the applicant and stating therein, among others, his full name, his position in the Government if he is a public officer, and his address; b. One (1) piece 2x2 photograph of the applicant attached to the CBFSC form; ¢. Threat assessment or such document to support the existence of threat, ifany; d. Either CBFSC Form No. 2022A-06SPas certified by the Agency intending to provide the security detail/s, indicating therein: i. The name and contact number of the private security service provider which the proposed private security personnel is affiliated; ii, The names of at most two proposed qualified private security personnel with their corresponding rank/position, their respective Licenses to Exercise Security Profession (LESPs) and DDO/SDDO, as may be appropriate; iii, Description of the firearms and firearms registration data; iv. Copy of the CA-SA of the private security service provider where the proposed private security personnel is/are affiliated and the names of the security personnel are included in the roster of personnel submitted to the CBFSC. Page 26 of a7or CBFSC Form No. 2022A-06DA as certified by the concerned government Agency, i.e. PNP through the PSPG, intending to provide the security detail/s, indicating therein: 1 The name and contact number of concerned government agency where the proposed protective security personnel (PSP) is assigned; ii, The names of proposed PSP with corresponding ranks, if known to the applicant; iii, Description of the firearms and firearms registration data of the proposed PSP; iv. Copy of the CA-LEA where the proposed PSP is/are a: signed b. CBFSC Form No. 2022B-06with the colored 4”x5” picture and description of the authorized uniform of the Agency. Each and every page of the application, including attachments, must be numbered consecutively at the bottom right side. An administrative processing fee in the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP 500.00) shall be paid in accordance with Section 57, Rule XVIII hereof, Additional security shall be assessed an additional administrative processing fee of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) for every application. SECTION 30. Who May File the Application and the Documentary Requirements for Authority to Employ, Avail or Engage the Services of Security Personnel. - The applicant personally or his duly authorized representative may submit the duly accomplished application form and documentary requirements for a CA-SD. SECTION 31. Electronic Filing of Applications and Submission of Documentary Requirements for Authority to Employ, Avail or Engage the Services of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. - All applications for CA-SD must be filed in accordance with Rule XIV hereof. SECTION 32. Temporary Authority to employ, avail or engage the Services of Security Detail, Personnel or Bodyguards (TA-SD). ~ Applicants for CA-SD may, at the same time, request for the issuance of a Temporary Authority to employ, avail or engage the Services of Security Detail, Personnel or Bodyguards (TA-SD) SECTION 33. Procedure and guidelines for processing applications for Issuance of Temporary Authority to employ, avail or engage the Services of Security Detail, Personnel or Bodyguards. - The following guidelines and procedure shall be observed in the processing of applications for CA-SD with request for TA-SD: Page 27 of 47a, Immediately upon receipt of the application for CA-SD with request for the issuance of a TA-SD, the CBFSC Secretariat shall notify thru email the RISCC concerned regarding the request. b. The RJSCC shall, within three (3) days from receipt of the email from the CBFSC Secretariat informing that such request has been filed, act on the request taking into consideration the documents submitted. Based on its evaluation/assessment, the RJSCC, may issue, for one-time only, a thirty (30)-day Temporary Authority for Security Detail (TA-SD). ¢. In issuing a TA-SD, the RJSCC shall, as far as practicable, ensure that the security personnel assigned to the applicant shall be from @ unit, agency, company or office based in the city, municipality, district, or province where the applicant resides or works, as indicated in his application. d. The personnel assigned as security personnel or bodyguard to an applicant under @ TA-SD shall be subject to the same requirements and conditions with respect to the wearing of uniforms and carrying of Firearms or Deadly Weapons imposed in this Resolution. ©. The processing of the request for TA-SD by the RJSCC shall not toll the processing and evaluation of the main application for CA-SD by CBFSC, f, Incase no CA-SD is issued by the CBFSC after the expiration of the TA-SD or if the application is denied by the CBFSC within the 30- day validity of the TA-SD, all security personnel temporarily detailed to the applicant shall be deemed recalled. 8 No request for extension of validity of TA-SD shall be entertained. The RJSCC has no authority to extend the validity of the TA-SD, or grant another TA-SD for the same applicant. Administrative charges shall be filed against those found violating this provision. h. Ifatany time the ground/s for which the TA-SD was issued cease/s to exist, or for other just cause, the RISCC may revoke the TA-SD. SECTION 34. Guiding Principles for the Employment, Availment or Engagement of Services of Security Personnel or Bodyguards. ~The following rules must be Page 28 of 47strictly observed by the security personnel or bodyguards, whether those retained under Section 26 of this Resolution or engaged under a duly issued CA-SD: a. an active regular employee of the said agency and is receiving regular compensation for the services rendered therein; not a consultant, part-time, temporary, contractual, casual or job-order employee, or a confidential agent, whether or not receiving compensation from the said agency for services rendered; if applicable, in the Agency's prescribed uniform showing clearly and legibly, atall times, his name, displaying prominently the agency-issued identification card, showing clearly the name and position, which shall remain visible at all times. However, in case of members of law enforcement agencies, they may be exempted from wearing the agency's prescribed uniform in accordance with the conditions set in this Resolution; in possession of a valid, updated and current License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP) accompanied by a valid, updated and current Duty Detail Order (DDO) or Special Duty Detail Order (SDDO) or License to Own and Possess Firearm (LTOPE) as the case may be; duly authorized to possess the agency's firearm covered by a valid, current and updated Certificate of Firearm Registration (CFR) or Property Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR)/Acknowledgment Receipt for Equipment (ARE) and to carry the same outside of residence by virtue of a valid, updated and current Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR)/Letter Order (LO)/Mission Order (MO), and Other applicable/pertinent firearms licenses/ registrations/ permits/ documents as may be applicable; in the possession of one (1) small firearm as indicated in his/her name in the Agency's Application Form and List/Roster of Personnel, and allowed under existing laws, rules and regulations as assessed and evaluated by the Philippine National Police; deployed by Private Security Agencies (PSAs), Private Detective Agencies (PDAs), Company Security Units (CSUs), Government Guard Units (GGUs), Private Security Canine Service Providers, Private Security Training Institutes (PSTIs), or Private Security Industry and Training Organizations duly licensed, authorized, recognized and/or accredited by the Philippine National Police, which must have first secured its own Certificate of Authority-Security Agency (CA-SA) from the CBFSC prior to the said deployment; in the actual performance of law enforcement or security duties; Page 29 of 47i. the security personnel or bodyguard must be employed by a duly licensed private security service provider and is qualified to perform or provide personal security protection to private persons or individuals entitled to protection and in possession of the appropriate licenses, certifications and authorities as may be applicable; j when the security personnel is/are provided by the PNP, AFP, NBL, or other law enforcement agencies, the application must be endorsed by the PNP Regional Director and approved by the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG), or by the proper office or agency. When applicable, the retained security personnel/ bodyguard/ protection agent from government law enforcement agencies has been detailed to the applicant a year before the 2022NLE, or not later than May 9, 2021; and k. when issued with a CA, the security personnel or bodyguards, whether those retained under Section 26 of this Rule or engaged under a duly issued CA-SD shall secure valid and existing applicable permits and licenses. The CA-SD automatically becomes ineffective upon the expiration of any of the applicable licenses, registrations, permits, CFR, PTCFOR, LTOPE, MR, LO, MO, Property Acknowledgment Receipt/ Acknowledgment Receipt for Equipment (as may be applicable) and other pertinent firearms documents. The Authority shall be automatically revoked when the ground for which the authority to engage the services of security personnel ceases to exist or for any lawful and valid cause, as may be determined by CBFSC; and The Authority shall be valid during the prescribed period, strictly under these foregoing terms and conditions. RULE XI CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY-TRANSPORT (CA-TT) SECTION 35. Who May be Allowed to Transport or Deliver Firearms and/or its Parts, Ammunitions andor its Components, or Explosives and/or its Components or Controlled Chemicals. - Entities engaged in, and duly licensed by the appropriate government agency to, transport, manufacture, import, export, Purchase, deal in or sell firearms, ammunitions, explosives and/or their respective parts or components, and other qualified individuals may be issued a CA-TT and allowed to transport or deliver firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components or explosives and/or its components during the Election Period. Page 30 of 47As regards firearms, only its major parts as defined under Rule 1, Section 1 (@ hereof shall be covered under this Rule. SECTION 36. Accreditation of duly registered entities engaged in, and duly licensed by the appropriate Government agency to, transport, manufacture, import, export, purchase, deal in or sell Firearms, Ammunitions, Explosives and the Creation of an Official Registry therefor. - To facilitate and more effectively Process applications and reduce the repetitive submission of documentary requirements, duly licensed/accredited/registered ENTITIES engaged in, and duly licensed by the appropriate Government agency to, transport, manufacture, import, export, purchase, deal in or sell Firearms, Ammunitions, Explosives and/or their respective parts or components may apply for accreditation before the CBFSC by proving their qualifications of large-scale frequent operation and/or status as major industry stakeholder through the one-time submission. of documents competent, including, but not limited to the following; a. Certified True Copies of License/s to Operate and other Licenses, Registrations, Certifications and Certifications in relation thereto as issued by the PNP; b. Certified True Copy of Security and Exchange Registration (SEC) for corporations or the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for sole proprietorships; © Certified True Copy of Business Permit (or equivalent document) issued by the Local Government Unit having jurisdiction of the principal place of business of the Company; d. Certified True Copies of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and Income Tax Returns (ITR) for 2020 and 2019 stamped received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR); ©. Certified True Copy of a valid Tax Clearance per E.O. No. 398, Series of 2005; f Certified True Copies of Government or Private Contracts evidencing the large/ frequent operation of the entity; 8 Endorsement and Certification as a large-scale frequent operation and/or status as major industry stakeholder from the FEO; h. Certificate of no past or pending case with FEO; i. Affidavit of no involvement on pending investigations or cases in other government agencies; and Page 31 of a7j. Duly notarized Board Resolution certifying the authority given to the head of agency, corporation or the authorized representative/s to apply for a CA-TT, in behalf of the company. An accreditation fee in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (PhP 1,000.00) shall be paid. Given the exigencies of public service, the schedule of the CBFSC permitting, and strictly subject to the due submission of all the requirements and valid documents by the applicant, preferential attention shall be accorded to applications for Certificate of Authority concerning deliveries of firearms & its parts, ammunitions & its components and/or explosives & its components to government agencies and instrumentalities procured under the Government Procurement Reform Act SECTION 37. Documentary Requirements for the Issuance of CA-TT. - All Applications for CA-TT or authority to transport or deliver firearms and/or its Parts, ammunition and/or its components, or explosives and/or its components during the Blection Period shall include the following documents, duly accomplished, completely-filled-up and signed and properly notarized, or certified true copy of the original on file, as the case may be: a. CBFSC Form No. 2022-07 stating therein, among others, the full name of the applicant and its principal office address, and the name of its duly authorized representative; b. CBESC Form No. 2022A-07 roster; © Incase the applicant is a juridical entity (corporation/ partnership, etc) and if not accredited in accordance with Section 36 hereof, a duly notarized Board Resolution must be attached to the application form, certifying the authority given to the head of agency, corporation or the authorized representative/s to apply for a CA-IT in behalf of the company, For sole proprietorship, applicant should submit a copy of the DTI Certification or Mayor's Permit. d. Original Permit to Transport (PTT) issued by the FEO, CSG, PNP, with Indorsement from the appropriate officer of the FEO; ©. Copy of radio message, if applicable; and f. Copy of SBR from the PNP. Fach andl every page of the application, including attachments, must be numbered consecutively at the bottom right side, Page 32 of a7SECTION 38. Administrative Processing Fees Relative to Application for CA- TT. - The Administrative Processing Fees shall be as follows: For Permit to Purchase and Move Explosives, Explosive Ingredients, Controlled Chemicals ‘One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (1,500.00) For Special Permit to Purchase and Move One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Explosives, Explosive _ Ingredients, Controlled Chemical 1,500.00) For Permit rr Unload | One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Explosives/ Explosive Ingredients, | (® 1,500.00) Controlled Chemicals For Permit to Transport Firearms and Ammunition ‘Two Hundred Pesos (P 200.00) For Permit to Export No administrative processing fee For Other Permits issued by the PNP that require movement Same amount of fee imposed by the PNP, but must not exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P 1,500.00) SECTION 39. Electronic Filing of Applications and Documentary Requirements for CA-TT. - All applic hereof. SECTION 40. Conditions of CA-TT. - ns for CA-TT must be filed in accordance with Rule XIV The following are conditions for the issuance of a CA-TT during the Election Period: a. The CA-TT shalll be valid during the prescribed period and shall provide the terms and conditions of its grant, strictly on a one-way basis. The validity of the Authority may be extended for a period equal to the period reflected in the new permit issued by the PNP after submission of the following: i, Letter-request stating the reasons thereof; ii, Original copy of the new permit issued by the PNP; and iii, Payment of fee for extension of validity of CA-TT. b. In the case of explosives and/or its components, the same shall be immediately transported with a police escort by the applicant/grantee or its representative, directly to the explosives magazine/storage facility of the licensed requesting party; c. In the case of firearms and/or its parts, and ammunition and/or its components, the same shall be immediately transported by the Page 33 of a7