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SOSIA General Background

The SOSIA logo depicts elements that represent the security industry such as the sun, shield, and laurel leaves. The logo's symbols illustrate SOSIA's foundation and focus on protecting the security of the Philippines. Over time, the office responsible for overseeing private security agencies and guards transitioned between different names and departments within the Philippine government. Currently, SOSIA serves as the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies, providing oversight of the private security industry in accordance with Republic Act 5487.

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SOSIA General Background

The SOSIA logo depicts elements that represent the security industry such as the sun, shield, and laurel leaves. The logo's symbols illustrate SOSIA's foundation and focus on protecting the security of the Philippines. Over time, the office responsible for overseeing private security agencies and guards transitioned between different names and departments within the Philippine government. Currently, SOSIA serves as the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies, providing oversight of the private security industry in accordance with Republic Act 5487.

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  • SOSIA General Background: Provides an introduction to the SOSIA, including its history, purpose, and the significance of its symbols.
  • NAPOLCOM Resolution 321: Details the approval of the restructuring of the PNP CSG as per the resolution dated 24 November 2010.

7/10/2021 SOSIA General Background

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SOSIA Seal/Logo

The SOSIA logo illustrates the Office’s foundation and focus. It comprises the symbol and the name depicting
the true nature and origin of the Office. The Sun depicts brightness that serves as beacon of the industry.The
Shield shows the protective nature of the industry with the term “Steadfast” below the symbol of the security
guard which means loyalty and unwavering devotion to his duty.The three (3) stars represent the three (3) main
Islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Laurel leaves symbolizes peace which the
security guard helps enforce the rules and regulations in accordance with policies and guidelines.

On 01 June 1969, Republic Act 5487 otherwise known as the “Private Security Agency Law” was enacted
making the Philippine Constabulary as the sole authority to provide administrative services and general
supervision over the management and operations of all organize Private Security Agencies (PSAs), Company
Guard Forces (CGFs), Government Security Forces (GSFs) and their security guards.  As such, the control of
Government Security Forces was removed from the NICA.  In 04 August 1969, a staff memo was issued by
Headquarters, Philippine Constabulary (HPC), organizing the Philippine Constabulary Security and
Investigation Agency Supervisory Office (PCSIASO) and later renamed to PC Supervisory Office for
Security and Investigation Agencies (PCSOSIA).  And pursuant to GO No. 404 dated 29 June 1970, the
office was renamed to PC Supervisory Unit for Security and Investigation Agencies (PCSUSIA).

  Pursuant to Memorandum 07-S96 dated 31 May 1996 the Security Agencies and Guards Supervision
Division (SAGSD) was created as one division under the Civil Security Group (CSG) to exercise supervisory
authority and implement the Rules and Regulations embodied in RA 5487. 

 On Sep 25, 2009, SAGSD was renamed as the Supervisory Office for Security & Investigation Agencies
(SOSIA) thru General Orders #DPL-09-10.

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 NAPOLCOM RESOLUTION 321 dated 24 Nov 2010 approved GO# DPL-09-10 entitled “confirming the
Restructuring of the PNP CSG”.

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