A DAVAO City councilor has called for the purging of private security agencies in the city following a report of groups operating without the needed permits. Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta, chair of the council committee on peace and public safety, said her office has started cross-referencing data from the Regional Civil Security Unit, Department of Labor and Employment, and the city government. If they are not included in the lists of these agencies, “they are considered illegal and existing laws will apply,” said Ms. Acosta. The Regional Security Association (RESA) earlier released a report that some security agencies have been doing business without permits. “I am warning all the owners of establishments who are getting contracts to please check if your agency has a business permit because if you are caught conducting business with them, you could face penalties as there are already existing laws on this,” warned Ms. Acosta. — Carmelito Q. Francisco

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