The orders, decorations, and medals conferred upon civilians and military personnel in the Republic of the Philippines are listed by orders 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.
The Honors Code of the Philippines, established in 2003 through Executive Order No. 236, defines three awards of the highest prestige, collectively referred to as Honors:
Orders are awards that grant membership in an exclusive association of honored individuals, and which by tradition carry with them distinctive insignia to be worn by recipients; Decorations are wearable awards usually conferred for a specific act of meritorious service; Medals are wearable awards usually conferred to recognize service and/or achievement or to commemorate a significant event.
Order of Wear Decorations are ranked by the Order of Wear in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 236 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 (Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines) Commemorative Medals of the Philippines Commemorative Awards of the Agencies of the National Government Insignia of the Order of the Knights of Rizal Decorations of the Reserves and Auxiliaries of the Coast Guard, PNP, and the AFP Insignia of Other Philippine Chivalric Orders, Fraternal Societies, and Professional Associations Foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals Insignia of Foreign Chivalric Orders, Fraternal Societies, and Professional Associations
Civilian Decorations The civilian order of precedence, established by the Honors Code of the Philippines, is as follows: ClassComplete nameRanks (letters)RibbonEstablishedFounderMottoAwarded to/forFirst Class RankQuezon Service CrossKrus ng Serbisyo ni QuezonQSCOctober 21, 1946Manuel RoxasSic floret respublica('And thus, he distinguished the republic')Exemplary service to the nation in such a manner and such a degree as to add great prestige to the Republic of the Philippines, or as to contribute to the lasting benefit of its peopleSecond Class Rank (Senior Honors of the Republic)Order of LakandulaOrden ni LakandulaGrand Collar (GCL)Grand Cross (GCrL)Grand Officer (GOL)Commander (CL)Officer (OL)Member (ML)September 19, 2003Gloria Macapagal ArroyoActs that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic serviceOrder of SikatunaOrden ng SikatunaGrand Collar (GCS)Grand Cross (GCrS)Grand Officer (GOS)Commander (CS)Officer (OS)Member (MS)February 27, 1953Elpidio QuirinoRending exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines; to diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous services in fostering, developing and strengthening relations between their country and the PhilippinesPhilippine Legion of HonorLehiyong Pandangal ng PilipinasChief Commander (CCLH)Grand Commander (GCLH)Grand Officer (GOLH)Commander (CLH)Officer (OLH)Legionnaire (LLH)July 3, 1947Manuel RoxasMeritorious and valuable serviceThird Class RankOrder of Gabriela SilangOrden ni Gabriela SilangGSFerdinand MarcosSpouses of heads of state and/or of governmentFourth Class RankOrder of National ArtistsOrden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng SiningONAApril 2, 1972Having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine artsOrder of National ScientistsOrden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng AghamONSDecember 16, 1976Having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine sciencesOrder of National Social ScientistsOrden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Agham PanlipunanONSSDecember 17, 1976Life achievement in the social sciencesNational Living Treasures AwardGawad sa Manlilikha ng BayanApril 3, 1992Fidel V. RamosA Filipino citizen or group of Filipino citizens engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino, whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence and have been passed on to and widely practiced by the present generations in their community with the same degree of technical and artistic competenceOrder of Lakandula(Special Class of Champion for Life)Orden ni Lakandula (Kampeon Habang Buhay)June 13, 2006Gloria Macapagal ArroyoOutstanding achievement in international sports or beauty events and similar fields of competition and achievementFifth Class RankMabini AwardGawad MabiniGrand Cross (GCrM)Commander (CM)Member (MM)June 24, 1974Ferdinand MarcosFilipinos who have rendered distinguished service or promoted the interests of the Republic of the Philippines at home and abroadSixth Class RankOrder of the Golden HeartOrden ng Gintong PusoGrand Collar (GCGH)Grand Cross (GCrGH)Grand Officer (GOGH)Commander (CGH)Officer (OGH)Member (MGH)June 21, 1954Ramon MagsaysayManum tuam apervit inope('She hath opened her heart to the needy')Distinguished services, moral aid, or volunteerism in the service of the Filipino massesSeventh Class RankPresidential Medal of MeritPampanguluhang Medalya ng MeritoPMMSeptember 19, 2003Gloria Macapagal ArroyoOutstanding service to the President or government; gaining prestige for the country in an international event; a retiring cultural worker or artist, after serving the government in an official or advisory capacity; a foreign artist who has promoted Philippine culture; or for acts of merit that enhance the prestige of the Republic of the PhilippinesOrders outside the official order of precedence (Eighth Class Rank)Order of Lapu-LapuOrden ni Lapu-LapuApril 7, 2017Rodrigo DuterteInvaluable or extraordinary service in relation to a campaign or advocacy of the President
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 Medal of Valor Philippine Legion of Honor Chief Commander (CCLH) Grand Commander (GCLH) Grand Officer (GOLH) Commander (CLH) Officer (OLH) Legionnaire (LLH) Outstanding Achievement Medal Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Gawad Sa Kapayapaan Gold Cross Distinguished Aviation Cross Distinguished Navy Cross Silver Cross Meritorious Achievement Medal Distinguished Service Medal Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon Gawad sa Kaunlaran Bronze Cross Silver Wing Medal Wounded Personnel Medal Military Merit Medal Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Military Civic Action Medal Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Military Commendation Medal Armed Forces Conduct Medal Command Reservist (Volunteer) Officer and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year Medal and Ribbon Annual Efficiency "E" Award for Naval Vessels
Civilian Para-military Personnel Decorations Kagitingan Sa Barangay
Category of Lakan Category of Datu Category of Maginoo
Civilian Defense Personnel Decorations Civilian Employee's Honorary and Incentive Award Distinguished Honor Medal Superior Honor Medal Civilian Merit Medal
Military Unit Decorations Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge (PRPUCB) Martial Law Unit Citation People Power I Unit Citation People Power II Unit Citation
Civilian Para-military Unit Decorations Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge (BPUCB)
Military Service Medals and Ribbons Long Service Medal American Defense Medal & Ribbon Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal & Ribbon World War II Victory Medal & Ribbon Philippine Defense Medal & Ribbon Philippine Liberation Medal & Ribbon Resistance Movement Medal Jolo Campaign Medal & Ribbon Philippine Independence Medal Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon Visayan Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon Philippine Korean Campaign Medal United Nations Service Medal & Ribbon Vietnam Service Medal & Ribbon Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
Awards and Decorations of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary To recognize Unit and Individual achievements made by its members; the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, with the guidance of the Philippine Coast Guard, 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 Coast Guard Auxiliary International Convention Medal Coast Guard Auxiliary World Clean-up Day Campaign Medal
Unit Decorations Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge 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 Armed Forces of the Philippines 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 and 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) Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal) Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal) 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 Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal) Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Relations Medal) Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal) Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal) Medalya ng Paglaban sa Kriminalidad (PNP Lambat Sibat Medal)
Law Enforcement Unit Decorations Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge (PRPUCB) Martial Law Unit Citation People Power I Unit Citation People Power II Unit Citation
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 Visayas Campaign Medal) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (PNP Mindanao Campaign Medal)