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Dealing with extortion threats in the Philippines
The president of a major multinational corporation in the Philippines received a letter demanding a large sum of money in annual revolutionary taxes. PSA examined the letter and the envelope in which it arrived. PSA carried out a comprehensive security survey of the firm\'s headquarters and...
Theft of company equipment in southern China
A large international software manufacturer approached PSA to carry out a fraud investigation on their behalf. An unknown person had exploited a procedural weakness in the company’s warranty program, enabling him to steal some computer equipment from their operation in Southern China...
Operating in challenging environments
The client had been hired to supply, install, and maintain millions of dollars\' worth of alternative energy equipment in a project that had financial backing from two different governments. However, the best location for the project was Mindanao, where leftist and Muslim rebels are active...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
Dealing with governments on sensitive issues
A large multinational client had a sensitive and widely misunderstood product that it was hoping to test in a Southeast Asian country. The problem was community-level resistance. A few nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the Southeast Asian country opposed the product...
Operating in challenging environments
The client had been hired to supply, install, and maintain millions of dollars\' worth of alternative energy equipment in a project that had financial backing from two different governments. However, the best location for the project was Mindanao, where leftist and Muslim rebels are active...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
Company and individual background checks in China
A European risk consultancy company, working on behalf of their China-based client, tasked PSA to help conduct a background check. Their client wanted to rent a significant amount of office space from a local real estate firm, the staff and CEO of which were largely foreign nationals...
Investigating fraud in China
A major multinational bank invested US$200 million in a bridge and highway construction project in the southern Chinese province of Guangxi. Several weeks after the bidding was completed and the winners announced, the bank received an anonymous letter alleging collusion among the winning bidders...
Corporate Fraud Investigations in China and the Philippines
Corporate management suspected that their procurement staff were manipulating purchasing figures to unlawfully benefit some employees within the organization.
Internal Corporate Investigation in China
A European manufacturer, based near Shanghai, approached PSA after their long-standing General Manager (GM) abruptly resigned from the company. In the months leading up to the resignation, the management team in Europe had begun to notice increasingly strange behavior from the GM. ...
Company and individual background checks in China
A European risk consultancy company, working on behalf of their China-based client, tasked PSA to help conduct a background check. Their client wanted to rent a significant amount of office space from a local real estate firm, the staff and CEO of which were largely foreign nationals...
Theft of company equipment in southern China
A large international software manufacturer approached PSA to carry out a fraud investigation on their behalf. An unknown person had exploited a procedural weakness in the company’s warranty program, enabling him to steal some computer equipment from their operation in Southern China...
Investigating fraud in China
A major multinational bank invested US$200 million in a bridge and highway construction project in the southern Chinese province of Guangxi. Several weeks after the bidding was completed and the winners announced, the bank received an anonymous letter alleging collusion among the winning bidders...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
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Security Consulting
PSA leverages a network of security specialists throughout Asia, with decades of experience in security management and consulting.
Security Consulting
PSA leverages a network of security specialists throughout Asia, with decades of experience in security management and consulting.
Security Management
PSA designs and implements corporate security strategy and integrated security management systems, which comprises policy and procedures, physical security, guard force structure...
Security Training
PSA develops and conducts intensive security training courses that range from basic security awareness workshops for executives and their families to advanced training for drivers and security professionals.
Crisis Management
Is your business prepared to respond when crisis strikes? PSA provides comprehensive crisis management services that helps clients plan for, manage, and respond to emergencies while minimizing any negative impact.
Business Continuity
Survival is often the priority when crisis strikes, but severe disruption to business operations and processes can cost millions.
Information Services
Inadequate information and unreliable intelligence can mean poor decisions for your company and result in financial loss, legal complications, and threats to the safety and security of staff.
Risk and Threat Analysis
Organizations are often forced to operate in volatile areas.
Media and Public Affairs
Entering new markets or developing business in countries with unstable political and judicial institutions is challenging.
Corporate Investigations
Billions of dollars are lost annually to corporate fraud.
Computer Forensics
Corporate fraud has hit your company hard; you have a suspect but no evidence on paper.
Due Diligence
Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other business partnerships are fraught with risk.
Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual property theft is a global problem of colossal proportions.
Asset Tracking and Recovery
Even the most organized and efficient multinational corporations can lose track of corporate assets, representing a major liability and damaging a company's bottom line.
Pre-Employment Screenings
The importance of proper employee screening at the front end of the hiring process cannot go understated.
Vendor Vetting
Partnering with a new vendor is always exciting as the efficiencies and costs savings are often undeniable.
Franchisee Vetting
Franchising creates and extends business opportunities for both franchisor and the potential franchisee.
Domestic Helper Screening
The most frequently overlooked security risks often rest at home.
Visa Applicant Background Information Verification
PSA conducts applicant background information verification for the PSA EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa program in China, Hong Kong, Korea, and the Philippines.
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CERTIFICATIONS
PSA has received certifications from:
QAS International Ltd.
ISO 9001:2008
Certificate No. OT 1075
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Pacific Strategies and Assessments (PSA) was granted the ISO 9001:2008 certification. Achieving the ISO 9001:2008 certification confirms that PSA complies with globally approved standards for establishing a quality management system and meets the requirements related to customer satisfaction, management responsibility, and continuous improvement.
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QAS International Ltd.
ISO 27001:2005
Certificate No. PHIT1004
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The ISO 27001:2005 certification was awarded by QAS International Ltd. – a globally recognized ISO accreditation group – following a comprehensive audit of PSA information security management processes, procedures, and operating practices. Each of PSA’s four major business lines was included in the scope of the certification: (1) Security and Crisis Management, (2) Business Intelligence, (3) Investigations, and (4) Screening. The certification demonstrates PSA’s commitment to manage information security risks, as well as improve the confidentiality and integrity of the company’s information systems.
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Office for Transportation Security
Department of Transportation and Communications
Republic of The Philippines
Recognized Security Organization (RSO)
OTS-RSO-Accreditation No. 006-2010
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PSA has been granted Recognized Security Organization (RSO) status by the Office for Transportation Security, the designated Philippines authority and administration on the implementation of the International Shipping and Port Security (ISPS) Code.
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MEMBERSHIPS
PSA is a member in good standing with:
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ASIS International is the preeminent organization for security professionals.
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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 50,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.
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The World Association of Detectives, Inc. (WAD) is an outstanding and leading international organization whose members are the leaders of their profession in their respective communities and countries..
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The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is a Federal Advisory Committee with a U.S. Government Charter to promote security cooperation between American business and private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. OSAC currently encompasses the 34-member core Council, an Executive Office, over 100 Country Councils, and more than 3,500 constituent member organizations and 372 associates.
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The purpose of the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai is to support member companies and individuals working in Shanghai and the East China region as well as British commerce in general.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, known as the "Voice of American Business" in China, is the largest and fastest growing American Chamber in the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 1915, AmCham Shanghai was the third American Chamber established outside the United States. As a non-profit, non-partisan business organization, AmCham Shanghai is committed to the principals of free trade, open markets, private enterprise and the unrestricted flow of information.
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The American Chamber of Commerce People’s Republic of China's mission is to help American companies succeed in China through advocacy, information, networking and business support services.
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The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives, while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.
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The mission of Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (AnzCham), is to be a highly effective organization that visibly supports and promotes business relationships between Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham) is a non-profit organization that promotes business between Canada and the Philippines for the benefit of its members.
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