Regulatory Alerts2026-01-22
M-2026-002: Compliance with Security Protocols in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Security Plant Complex
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Memorandum No. M-2026-002 to strengthen security protocols at its Security Plant Complex following increased infractions by Authorized Agent Banks. The directive mandates that Security Services Department personnel may inspect armored vehicle vaults and underchassis during entry and exit screenings to detect threats or unauthorized removal of property. Authorized Agent Banks are required to keep vehicle interiors unobstructed to facilitate these inspections, with non-compliance resulting in potential denial of access to the premises.
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS To REC ONAL OPERATIONS AND ADVOCACY SECTOR Subject In view of th increasing number of security infractions committed by AABs and/or their respective representatives-including incidents involving the bringing of bullets a d personal firearmsinto the loading bay areas-the BSP-SPC is implementing strengthened security protocols governing the entry and exit of personnel and armo ed vehicles at Gate 2 tvehicle gate along East Avenue) The procedures described below may be implemented by the Security Services Departmen IsSD) personnel at their sole discretion, Failure or refusal by AAB personnel to comply with these procedures may result in the denial of access to the BSP-S C. Quezon City, MEMORANDUM No. M-2026-o02 A I Authorized Agent Banks IAABs) C in PIiance with Security Protocols in the Bangko Sentral n Pilipinas IBSP} - Security Plant Complex ISPCi As part of th vehicle entry screening process at the vehicle trap. SSD personnel may conduct an inspection of the armored vehic e's vault compartment to de ect potential security threats. including but riot limited to: deadly weapons. I spection of the vehicle's underchassis may likewise be performed to identi any concealed hazards Similarly, dur rig the vehicle exit screening procedure. SSD personnel may require the vault compartment to be opened anew to verify that no BSP or bank property is being removed from the premises without proper authorization. In line with t e foregoing. AABs are directed to ensure that the interior of their armored vehicle/s remains free of any obstruction that may impede the opening of the vaul compartment. Strict compliance with this requ'reinent is essential to prevent delays, avoid possible denial of entry. and ensure the smooth and orderly movem nt of vehicles within BSP premises. BERNADE ULO-PUYAT De vernor