Security for premises & events

Security for premises and events in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

Security for premises and events in the Philippines is priced per job, by the number of guards, the hours and the type of event, and we cannot confirm a single price for November 2026. The fastest way to see current offers for your site in Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati is a request on BlaBlaPrice. The price depends mainly on:

• the number of posts and guards, and whether they stay on site or patrol
• the schedule: hours a day, days a week, or the event dates
• the term, whether it is one event or an ongoing contract
• whether guards must be armed or hold a specific license
• extras such as monitoring, crowd control or VIP protection
• the number of guests and the exact site address

Licenses and permits for guards and events

Under Republic Act 11917, security personnel need a License to Exercise Security Profession, granted after pre-licensing training and valid for five years. Practicing without a valid license can bring a fine of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000. The administrative fee an agency charges must be at least 20% of the total contract, so compare offers on the same basis. For public events, the organizer may need a Certificate of Environmental Commitment from DENR and a no-objection clearance from the local government unit.

Wet season and outdoor events

The Philippines has a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. For outdoor concerts, fiestas and gatherings, rain changes the plan: ask for covered posts, a plan for the gates and a schedule that allows for delays. For a concert, a special permit request in some cities asks for the number of tickets for sale, the price per ticket and the venue capacity, plus a venue certificate and a venue layout.

How security is priced and delivered here

Quotes depend on the site, so give the exact address in Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati. Government tender notices in the Philippines ask for prices in Philippine pesos, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) publishes suggested contract rates for security services. Use those rates as a reference when you compare offers. Most five-star hotels and convention centers ask the organizer to show a certificate of insurance, so ask about it early.

What to write in your request

State the site address, the number of posts or guards, the schedule and the date or term, and whether guards must be licensed or armed. For events, add the number of guests and any extras such as access control or crowd control. Say what your budget is, so sellers can answer with an offer that fits.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe what you need in a chat, and BlaBlaPrice asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Start with a request on the home page, or browse business services for related work.