Philippine orders and decorations
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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.
The civilian order of precedence, established by the Honors Code of the Philippines (Executive Order 236), is as follows:
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.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, are listed by order of precedence. The first list is of civilian awards, which take precedence over and above military awards
Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines .-Decorations:* Medal of Valor* Distinguished Conduct Star* Distinguished Service Star* Gold Cross Medal*...
. 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
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces 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.
The civilian order of precedence, established by the Honors Code of the Philippines (Executive Order 236), is as follows:
- I. Quezon Service CrossQuezon Service CrossThe Quezon Service Cross is the highest national recognition of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been awarded to only five Filipinos since its creation in 1946.-Background:...
- II. Order of LakandulaOrder of LakandulaThe Order of Lakandula is one of the highest honors given by the Republic of the Philippines. It is an order of political and civic merit, awarded in memory of Lakandula’s dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence, fortitude, courage and resolve in the service of one’s people.Its...
, Order of SikatunaOrder of SikatunaThe Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. It is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines, upon diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered...
, Philippine Legion of HonorPhilippine Legion of HonorThe Philippine Legion of Honor was established by President Manuel Roxas, through Philippine Army Circular No. 60 dated July 3, 1947. The Philippine Legion of Honor was patterned after the Legion of Merit of the United States of America, and was meant to honor both civilians and members of the... - III. Order of Gabriela Silang
- IV. Order of National ArtistsNational Artist of the PhilippinesA National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts...
, Order of National ScientistsNational Scientist of the PhilippinesThe rank and title of National Scientist of the Philippines is the highest award accorded to Filipino scientists by the Philippine government.The award was created on December 16, 1976 by President Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Decree Nos. 1003 and 1003-A, which also created the National...
, Order of National Social Scientists, Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan - V. Gawad Mabini
- VI. Order of the Golden Heart
- VII. Presidential Medal of Merit
This means that the Quezon Service Cross
Quezon Service Cross
The Quezon Service Cross is the highest national recognition of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been awarded to only five Filipinos since its creation in 1946.-Background:...
, for example, is highest; followed by the Orders of Lakandula, Sikatuna, and the Philippine Legion of Honor
Philippine Legion of Honor
The Philippine Legion of Honor was established by President Manuel Roxas, through Philippine Army Circular No. 60 dated July 3, 1947. The Philippine Legion of Honor was patterned after the Legion of Merit of the United States of America, and was meant to honor both civilians and members of the...
, 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
José Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
. 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.
See also
- Philippines campaign medalsPhilippines campaign medalsPhilippines campaign medals include:*Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal*Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal*Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal*Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal-See also:*Orders, decorations, and medals of the Philippines...
- Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesAwards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesAwards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines .-Decorations:* Medal of Valor* Distinguished Conduct Star* Distinguished Service Star* Gold Cross Medal*...
- Knights of RizalKnights of RizalThe Order of the Knights of Rizal is a fraternal organization created to honor and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. Established on December 30, 1911 the organization was granted a legislative charter by the President of the Philippines as a civic and patriotic organization...