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The orders and decorations conferred upon civilians and military personnel in the Republic of the Philippines, are listed by order of precedence. The first list is of civilian awards, which take precedence over and above military awards. The next list is of awards conferred upon the military or formerly military units. Philippine civilian orders and decorations are conferred by the President of the Philippines, in his or her capacity as head of state. In certain instances, the conferment of certain orders and decorations requires the concurrence of the Congress of the Philippines, or of certain advisory bodies.

Civilian Decorations[]

The civilian order of precedence, established by the Honors Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 236), is as follows:

First Class Rank[]

Second Class Rank[]

Third Class Rank[]

  • PHL Order of Gabriela Silang Order of Gabriela Silang

Fourth Class Rank[]

  • PHL Order of the Golden Heart Member BAR Order of National Artists
  • PHL Order of the Golden Heart Member BAR Order of National Scientists
  • PHL Order of the Golden Heart Member BAR Order of National Social Scientists
  • PHL Order of Lakandula Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
  • PHL Order of Lakandula Order of Lakandula - Special Class of Champion for Life

Fifth Class Rank[]

Sixth Class Rank[]

  • PHL Order of the Golden Heart Member BAR Order of the Golden Heart

Seventh Class Rank[]

Eight Class Rank[]

Note: This rank is considered as a minor class order rank

  • Order of the Knights of Rizal


This means that the Quezon Service Cross, for example, is highest; followed by the Orders of Lakandula, Sikatuna, and the Philippine Legion of Honor, all of which are of the same rank; they in turn, are higher than the Order of Gabriela Silang, etc.

The Philippines is a rare example of having orders and decorations that are considered to be of equal rank to each other; this is a reflection of the particular circumstances surrounding the establishment of the various awards.

In addition to the State Honors mentioned above, the Republic of the Philippines established its only order of knighthood through Republic Act No. 646 in honor of the aspirations and ideals of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. In English it is known as the Knights of Rizal and in Spanish, Orden de Caballeros de Rizal. It ranks as lowest of the Philippine orders of merit.

Awards and Decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines[]

These are military decorations which recognize service and personal or unit accomplishments of members and units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy and Philippine Marine Corps).

Military Personnel Decorations[]

Civilian Para-military Personnel Decorations[]

  • Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Lakan)
  • Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Datu)
  • Kagitingan Sa Barangay (Category of Maginoo)

Civilian Defense Personnel Decorations[]

  • Noribbon Distinguished Honor Medal
  • Noribbon Superior Honor Medal
  • Noribbon Civilian Merit Medal

Military Unit Decorations[]

Civilian Para-military Unit Decorations[]

  • Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)

Military Service Medals and Ribbons[]

Streamers[]

  • Noribbon Presidential Streamer
  • Noribbon Secretary of Defense Streamer
  • Noribbon Chief of Staff, AFP Streamer
  • Noribbon Commanding General, PA Streamer
  • Noribbon Commanding General, PAF Streamer
  • Noribbon Flag Officer-In-Command, PN Streamer

Awards and Decorations of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary[]

To recognize Unit and Individual achievements made by its members; the PCGA, with the guidance of the PCG, adopted a system of awards and decorations.

Personal Decorations[]

  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Outstanding Achievement Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Merit Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Commendation Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Civic-Action Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Red Cross Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Good Conduct Medal

Service Medals & Ribbons[]

  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Long Service Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Anti-Marine Pollution Campaign Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Medal
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary National Convention Medal
  • Noribbon Coast Guard Auxiliary International Convention Medal
  • United Nations Service Medal for Korea Ribbon Coast Guard Auxiliary World Clean-up Day Campaign Medal

Unit Decorations[]

Plaques[]

  • Dolphin Service Recognition Plaque

Awards and Decorations of the Philippine National Police[]

The Philippine National Police recognizes individual efficiency, gallantry in the face an enemy, and meritorious accomplishments of its personnel by awarding decorations and medals.

The awards and decorations of the PNP are patterned after the Orders and Medals of the AFP with regard to its lineage from the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police which were fore-runners of this service branch and previously under the AFP.

Constabulary and INP awards/decorations are authorized for PNP Personnel had they been assigned with the Philippine Constabulary and the INP prior to the transition.

Law Enforcement Personal Decorations[]

  • Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor)
  • Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal)
  • Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal)
  • Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal)
  • PHL Outstanding Achievement Medal Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal)
  • Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal)
  • Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal)
  • Distinguished Conduct Star Ribbon Bar Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal)
  • Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit)
  • Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal)
  • Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)
  • Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal)
  • Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Relations Medal)
  • Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal)
  • Cavaliere SSML BAR Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal)

Law Enforcement Unit Decorations[]

Law Enforcement Service Medals and Ribbons[]

  • Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manliligalig (PNP Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (PNP Luzon Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Visayas (PNP Vizayan Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (PNP Mindanao Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Merit Medal)
  • Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)

Constabulary Personnel Decorations[]

  • Constabulary Medal of Valor
  • Distinguished Conduct Star Ribbon Bar Distinguished Conduct Star
  • PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR Distinguished Service Star

Constabulary Service Medals and Ribbons[]

Awards and Decorations of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology[]

After the creation of the PNP Act of 1991 transferred control of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the BFP from the Armed Forces to the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology established its own system of awards and decorations.

http://bjmp.gov.ph/files/BJMPmedals.pdf

 BJMP Awards and Decorations 

Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting Medalya ng Kadakilaan Medalya ng Natatanging Gawa Medalya ng Kagalingan Medalya ng Kabayanihan Medalya ng Kagitingan Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod Medalya ng Paglilingkod Medalya ng Papuri Medalya ng Kasanayan Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod Medalya ng Katapatan Medalya ng Mabuting Asal Medalya ng Ugnayang Pangkumunidad Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Asal Ribbon ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta Ribbon ng Tagapagsanay Ribbon ng Natatanging Unit Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Visayas Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon

Dormant orders and awards[]

The awarding of the following orders and honours has been discontinued by the state:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Rizal Collegiate Palms
  • Mabini Teachers Medal
  • Rizal Pro Patria Award
  • Presidential Citation for Honesty and Integrity
  • Order of the Grieving Heart
  • Presidential Award in Education
  • Order of Kalantiao
  • Republic Cultural Heritage Award
  • Presidential Citation for Outstanding Humanitarian Services
  • International Artist
  • Bayani ng Bagong Republika
  • Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service to Philippine Democracy
  • Presidential Award for Heroism in Times of Disaster
  • Sajid Bulig Presidential Award for Heroism
  • Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award

Surviving recipients of civilian honours still enjoy the particular rights and privileges associated with their decoration.

See also[]

References[]

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