The orders and decorations conferred upon civilians and military personnel in the Republic of the Philippines are listed by order of precedence. 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.
Order of Wear
Decorations are ranked by the Order of Wear in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 236 (Honors Code of the Philippines)[1] as follows:
Honors of the Philippines (Presidential Awards enumerated in E.O. No. 236)
Other Presidential Awards (Presidential Awards not enumerated in E.O. No. 236)
Service Awards of the Agencies of the National Government
Decorations and Medals of the Uniformed Services (Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard)
Commemorative Medals of the Philippines
Commemorative Awards of the Agencies of the National Government
Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Unit Citation Ribbon
National Director PCGA Unit Citation Ribbon
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) (Medalla al Valor de la Policia Nacional)
Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal) (Medalla de Policia "Gestion Distinguida")
Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal) (Medalla de Servicio Policial Distinguido)
Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal)
Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal)
Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) (Medalla de Servicio Especiales de la Policia)
Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal) (Medalla de Heroismo Policial)
Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal)
Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) (Medalla al Merito Policial)
Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal) (Medalla de Eficiencia de la Policia Nacional)
Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)
Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal)
Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Relations Medal)
The consolidation of the Philippine honors system in 2003 led to the government discontinuing of the awarding of many honors. These honors and awards shall remain extant during the lifetime of the last holder of the respective awards, and shall continue to enjoy the rights and privileges thereof. Upon the death of the last living recipient, the respective affected awards shall cease to exist and be discontinued.[2]
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