Security Rules
5. Traffic Regulations
5.1 Speed Limit. The speed limit in the Village is 40 KPH along the main roads, i.e. Pasay Road, Palm Avenue, and Dasmariñas Avenue, and 30 KPH on all other roads.
5.2 Overspeeding. Overspeeding and other traffic infractions in the area are subject to appropriate action by the Board.
5.3 Practice Driving/Car Racing. Practice driving inside the Village is prohibited by the Association. This rule covers motorcycles and/or any motorized vehicle. Violators of this regulation will be apprehended by the Village police. Car and/or motorcycle racing is also prohibited inside the Village.
6. Security Control
DVA has a contract with a security agency that provides a total of sixty-nine (69) security guards and officers. The security guards perform their duties on a 24-hour basis. They are equipped with motorcycles, patrol cars, radios, firearms, and other equipment necessary to enforce peace and order in the Village.
6.1 Car Stickers. All types of commercial vehicles, with or without stickers, are prohibited to park on the street overnight.
6.1.1 Vehicles of residents must be provided with the prescribed DVA car sticker for identification purposes. A clear photocopy of the car registration bearing the name of the resident must be submitted to DVA during the application of car sticker;
6.1.2 If the car is under lease purchase, a photocopy of the Lease Agreement from the company President is needed;
6.1.3 The car sticker will be affixed to the car by DVA authorized personnel. It is, therefore, necessary to bring the car to the DVA office. Costs of car stickers will be based on reasonable and nominal charges as set by the Board.
6.2 Patrol Surveillance. Continuously during day and night, patrols on foot and motorcycles are carried on at regular intervals throughout the entire Village. The purpose is to make our security guards available to the residents and to report any suspicious activities that may affect the peace and security of the Village.
In addition to this, there are security cameras at gates, parks, and some streets.
6.3 Gate Guards. There are six (6) entry gates in the Village, namely: Palm Avenue, Amorsolo, Pasay Road, Banyan, Lumbang, and Mahogany. These gates are manned by guards who are instructed to be strict on cars without DVA stickers and pedestrians without DVA identification cards.
Strict surveillance at the gates causes some inconvenience to the residents and guests/friends of residents, however, the inconvenience is worth the security that the Village gains.
Additionally, the luggage compartment of all public utility vehicles, delivery closed vans, and topboxes of motorcycles are opened for examination.
6.4 Drug Testing Requirement. For the safety of the Village, a mandatory drug test shall be required before issuance of DVA ID to the following:
6.4.1 All stay-out residents’ household staff;
6.4.2 All less than 2 years stay-in resident’s household staff;
6.4.3 Construction workers;
6.4.4 Agency personnel assigned to DVA.
6.5 Fire Fighting Equipment. DVA has firefighting equipment consisting of 2 fire trucks with pumps, fire extinguishers, ladders, etc.
6.6 Filing of Cases Against Culprits. In cases of burglary, theft, or other crimes committed in the Village where culprits are apprehended or identified, the Association may offer legal assistance thru its legal counsel to the victimized residents.
6.7 On Minors. The security guards in the area are under instructions to take under their custody or conduct to their respective homes the minors (children or relatives of Dasmariñas Village residents) caught committing any of the following offenses:
6.7.1 Overspeeding. Not observing the speed limits in the area;
6.7.2 Vandalism, such as defacing, destroying or making inoperative street signs, trees and/or private gardens, writing, painting or defacing the Association and private properties; hunting and/or shooting birds; permitting pets or other animals to destroy plants of the Association and/or private gardens; public disorder such as causing loud noises while in the streets and sidewalks; drunkenness and/or being under the influence of drugs; tumultuous conducts, unmoral and immoral acts such as petting, etc.;
6.7.3 Special Holiday: Halloween. Customary Halloween practices of the children roaming the Village streets must conform to the regulations of the Association as to curfew time. Children and minors going from house to house will be accompanied by residents of legal age. This practice shall be permissible for residents’ children and their guests only; children and minors desiring to conduct Halloween visitation and who are not residents of the Village shall obtain written permission from the Association office 48 hours before the time desired. A violation of the latter shall entitle the security guards to take the necessary action of escorting the children out of the Village area.
The residents/parents are responsible: for reminding one’s children to play at designated DVA parks and playgrounds and avoid playing on the streets; for being respectful to DVA Security Guards whose primary duty is to assist the Village residents/members.
6.8 Private Guards. Residents are enjoined to secure prior clearance from the Security Committee before hiring private guards for their residences. Private residential guards hired by residents in the area are required to register with the Association, post-Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (CGLI) in the amount of One Million Pesos (₱1,000,000.00) and secure their Identification Cards. These ID cards are left at the gates when the private guards check-in and out for security and control purposes.
6.9 Guard Service for Parties. Residents holding parties in the Village, involving more than thirty (30) guests are requested to retain at least a guard from the Association’s security agency, to attend to the traffic and parking in the immediate vicinity, as well as to prevent vandalism of the sidewalk trees and neighboring gardens, and littering by the drivers or guests. The cost of this service is ₱100.00 per guard per hour or as may be fixed by the Board. These security arrangements may be made with the Association’s Security Manager.
6.10 Garage Sale. Residents leaving the Village and contemplating a sale of their household effects are required to inform the Association and secure prior clearance from the Security Committee so that the latter may provide better security and would be aware of cars or persons bringing out the commodities from the Village.
6.11 DVA ID Card for Domestic Help. For better control of the entry of unauthorized persons in the area, residents are required to secure their domestic help a DVA Identification Card from the Association office at a nominal fee of ₱100.00 with one (1) year validity. ID cards shall be turned in by the domestic help to one’s employer upon leaving the employment. The resident will then surrender the ID card to the DVA office or the Village Security Detachment as soon as possible.
6.12 Curfew for Domestic Help. To ensure proper security and checking on persons roaming the streets of the Village after 10:00PM, all residents are enjoined to restrict the movement of their domestic help from 10:00PM to 5:00AM the next day.
12. Police Protection
In addition to the Police Security of the Association, the Makati Philippine National Police renders police assistance and protection to residents of Dasmariñas Village.
13. Noise & Public Nuisance
Consideration must be extended and maintained for the privacy and peace of the neighbors in the Village.
Unnecessary horn-tooting, annoying sounds, noisy vehicles’ mufflers, loud and amplified music, must be avoided and/or prevented. Using cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles which have been installed with gadgets that create additional noise and/or sound are prohibited. Vehicle owners are enjoined to install silencers or noise suppressors.
Social gatherings are allowed up to 12:00 midnight. Party holders after this hour are requested to tone down the volume of their music. Parties for domestic help are prohibited.
14. Sightseeing
Sightseers in Dasmariñas Village must have written permission from the Association. However, sightseeing parties under proper tour guides who may not have the permit for lack of arrangement or time, can contact the Security Officer at the Security Headquarters and make proper representation for entrance. The Security Officer is given the discretion to act under the circumstances and shall assign a guard to serve as a guide and escort within the Village.
15. Miscellaneous Provisions
15.1 Carport/Pedestrian Gates. Carport/pedestrian gates that open toward the sidewalk will always be closed after use, so as not to obstruct and hamper the free use of the sidewalk pavement or pedestrian lane.
15.2 Playing Golf. Playing golf on vacant lots is not allowed by the Association.
15.3 Motorcycles. Residents’ motorcycles must be provided with Village stickers and proper reflectors for identification and safety purposes.