Comprehensive Background
Checks for Confident Hiring

We verify employment history, credentials, criminal records, and identity
directly with primary sources. Role-based packages. Clear turnaround times.
Reports your team can act on.
Why Background Checks Matter

One Bad Hire Can Cost More
Than You Think.

Every role you fill comes with access risk. Access to your systems, your client
data, your cash flow, and your reputation. In the Philippines, where manual
databases and slow response times make shortcuts tempting, it is easy to skip
steps under hiring pressure. That is exactly when the risk is highest. Thorough
background checks are your first line of defense against:

Fraud &
Misrepresentation

Resume fraud in the Philippines is more common than most HR teams realize. Fake diplomas, photoshopped certificates, and creative job titles are not rare edge cases. They are regular occurrences in high-volume hiring markets. Verification is the only way to tell the difference.

Regulatory
Non-Compliance

Banking, healthcare, and BPO clients in the Philippines face real regulatory consequences for inadequate screening. BSP and SEC requirements, client audit demands, and HIPAA-adjacent standards for healthcare all require documented, defensible screening records. A missing consent form or unverified license is not just an HR problem. It is a compliance exposure.

Workplace Safety
& Reputation

A hire who misrepresented their background does not just affect their own role. They affect team morale, client relationships, and in high-access roles, real security risk. Screening is how you protect the people who already work for you, not just the company on paper.

Fraud &
Misrepresentation

Resume fraud in the Philippines is more common than most HR teams realize. Fake diplomas, photoshopped certificates, and creative job titles are not rare edge cases. They are regular occurrences in high-volume hiring markets. Verification is the only way to tell the difference.

Regulatory
Non-Compliance

Banking, healthcare, and BPO clients in the Philippines face real regulatory consequences for inadequate screening. BSP and SEC requirements, client audit demands, and HIPAA-adjacent standards for healthcare all require documented, defensible screening records. A missing consent form or unverified license is not just an HR problem. It is a compliance exposure.

Workplace Safety
& Reputation

A hire who misrepresented their background does not just affect their own role. They affect team morale, client relationships, and in high-access roles, real security risk. Screening is how you protect the people who already work for you, not just the company on paper.

Did you know?

“Over a million background checks completed. Not one was
delivered without candidate consent, secure data handling, and a
traceable audit trail.”

— Vanguard Screening Solutions
Who Needs This?

If You Hire, You Need This.

Vanguard background checks are used by HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, compliance officers, and business owners who cannot afford to guess. In the Philippines, that means BPO companies screening at volume, banks meeting BSP requirements, hospitals verifying PRC licenses, schools checking safeguarding compliance, and government agencies with strict integrity standards. We build the screening package around the role and the risk, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

How It Works

A Seamless, Secure Process

1. Consult & Customize

We start with your roles, your industry, and your risk profile. Then we design a screening package that fits, with the right checks for each position and clear documentation from day one. You tell us what you need to defend. We build around that.

2. Verify & Secure

Our verification specialists go directly to the source: previous employers, academic institutions, government registries, and official databases. Every check is documented, every result is traceable, and every step follows our ISO 27001:2013 certified data security protocols.

3. Deliver & Support

You receive a clear, complete report with everything your team needs to make and defend a hiring decision. Your dedicated account specialist remains available for questions, disputes, and clarifications. No ticketing queue. No chasing for updates.

1. Consult & Customize

We start with your roles, your industry, and your risk profile. Then we design a screening package that fits, with the right checks for each position and clear documentation from day one. You tell us what you need to defend. We build around that.

2. Verify & Secure

Our verification specialists go directly to the source: previous employers, academic institutions, government registries, and official databases. Every check is documented, every result is traceable, and every step follows our ISO 27001:2013 certified data security protocols.

3. Deliver & Support

You receive a clear, complete report with everything your team needs to make and defend a hiring decision. Your dedicated account specialist remains available for questions, disputes, and clarifications. No ticketing queue. No chasing for updates.

What We Verify

Every Check.
Verified at the Source.

Employment History
Verification

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Verify job titles, employment dates, and role scope directly with previous employers. We also gather performance context where permitted, so you know not just where someone worked, but how.

Employment History
Verification

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Verify job titles, employment dates, and role scope directly with previous employers. We also gather performance context where permitted, so you know not just where someone worked, but how.

Education & Credential
Verification

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Verify degrees and certifications directly with the issuing institution. In the Philippines, we also confirm professional licenses with PRC and TESDA where applicable.

Education & Credential
Verification

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Verify degrees and certifications directly with the issuing institution. In the Philippines, we also confirm professional licenses with PRC and TESDA where applicable.

Criminal Record Checks

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NBI clearance context plus Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal Trial Court (MTC) records where applicable. International database searches for roles with global or cross-border risk.

Criminal Record Checks

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NBI clearance context plus Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal Trial Court (MTC) records where applicable. International database searches for roles with global or cross-border risk.

Identity Verification

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Confirm candidate identity with government and global sources.

Identity Verification

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Confirm candidate identity with government and global sources.

Reference Checks

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Structured reference interviews focused on actual performance, reliability, and conduct. Not just date confirmation. We ask the questions that reveal how a candidate actually works.

Reference Checks

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Structured reference interviews focused on actual performance, reliability, and conduct. Not just date confirmation. We ask the questions that reveal how a candidate actually works.

Public Records & Global
Database Search

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Screen for adverse media, sanctions, and watchlists.

Public Records & Global
Database Search

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Screen for adverse media, sanctions, and watchlists.

Address & Directorship
Verification

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Confirm addresses and check for directorship conflicts.

Address & Directorship
Verification

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Confirm addresses and check for directorship conflicts.

Custom Checks

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Every industry has unique risk. If you need checks not listed here, we build them. Tell us your role and your concern, and we will design a verification approach that fits.

Custom Checks

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Every industry has unique risk. If you need checks not listed here, we build them. Tell us your role and your concern, and we will design a verification approach that fits.
Why Vanguard?

What Makes a Vanguard
Check Different.

ISO 27001:2013 Certified

→ One of only a handful of background screening companies worldwide to hold this certification. Your candidate data is handled under the same security standards used by global financial institutions. Every record, every result, fully protected.

Clear Turnaround Commitments

→ We do not promise “fast” without telling you what fast means. Before every order, we set a clear turnaround expectation based on your scope. Standard checks typically complete in 3 to 5 business days. You plan your hiring timeline around facts, not hope.

Global Reach, Local Insight

→ We cover 180+ countries but we were built in the Philippines. We understand NBI clearances, PRC registries, TESDA records, and the manual database realities that make local verification harder than it looks. No other provider knows this market the way we do.

A Named Specialist, Not a Ticketing Queue

→ Every client gets a dedicated account specialist who knows your account, your roles, and your timelines. When something needs clarification, you talk to a person who already has the context. No re-explaining from scratch. No waiting days for a ticket to be picked up.

Compliance & Data Privacy

Screening That Meets Every
Standard

Candidate data is among the most sensitive information your organization handles. We treat it accordingly. All background checks are initiated only with documented candidate consent under Republic Act 10173 (Philippine Data Privacy Act). Data is handled under our ISO 27001:2013 certified information security management system. Results are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. We do not share candidate information beyond what is necessary for the verification itself.

What Makes a Vanguard
Check Different.

HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL CHECK TAKE?
Turnaround depends on the scope of the check and the responsiveness of the sources we contact. Standard pre-employment packages for most roles complete in 3 to 5 business days. Checks requiring international verification or multiple sources may take 7 to 10 business days. We set clear turnaround expectations before every order so your hiring timeline stays on track.
We need the candidate’s full name, date of birth, contact details, and documented consent. For employment and education verification, we also need the candidate to provide their previous employer and institution details. We guide candidates through the requirements with clear instructions so your HR team does not have to chase them.
Yes. Our background checks are conducted in compliance with Philippine law, including Republic Act 10173 (Data Privacy Act), and follow global best practices as a PBSA member. Our ISO 27001:2013 certification covers our data handling processes end to end. Clients in banking and healthcare have used our reports in BSP and DOH audit submissions.
Yes. We cover 180+ countries. For APAC candidates in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond, we have established verification networks and understand local data access requirements. For candidates with international work or education history, we verify directly with institutions and employers in those countries.
We collect documented candidate consent before initiating any check. Data is handled under our ISO 27001:2013 certified security management system and in compliance with RA 10173. Candidate records are accessed only by verified Vanguard personnel and are not shared beyond what is necessary for verification. Candidates may request access to their own records at any time.

Ready to Run Your First
Background Check with Vanguard?