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Presidential Medal of Merit (Philippines)

The Presidential Medal of Merit (Pampanguluhang Medalya ng Merito) is an honor given by the Republic of the Philippines.

Presidential Medal of Merit
Ribbon of the medal
TypeMedal
Awarded forSee Award
Presented by Philippines
StatusCurrently constituted
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Golden Heart
Next (lower)Order of Lapu-Lapu and Order of the Knights of Rizal

History

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The Presidential Merit Award was renamed the Presidential Medal of Merit by Executive Order 236 on September 19, 2003.[1]

Award

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The Presidential Medal of Merit shall be conferred upon an individual, Filipino or foreign:[1]

  • a. for outstanding service to the President, the Administration or cabinet members;
  • b. for gaining prestige for the country in an international event, in the fields of literature, the sciences, the arts, entertainment, and other civilian fields of endeavor that foster national pride and artistic excellence;
  • c. who is a retiring cultural worker or artist, after serving the government in an official or advisory capacity, or a foreign artist who has promoted Philippine culture; or
  • d. for acts of merit that enhance the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines, including heading the Philippine delegation or having contributed materially to the success of a major international conference or event that has brought prestige and honor to the country, including Presidential visits overseas and major international events held in the Philippines.

Recipients

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References

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  1. ^ a b Executive Order No. 236, s. 2003 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
  2. ^ "Because of Rosa Sevilla de Alvero, Pinays can vote. But who is she?". My Pope. March 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (April 26, 2008). "GMA medal for Betsy/ Salcedo Village concert". The Philippine Star. Manila, The Philippines. Archived from the original on July 29, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Roster of Recipients of Presidential Awards". archive.org. Manila, The Philippines: Malacañang Protocol Office. 2003. p. 1. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Amado Del Rosario, Fragments: Thoughts and Short Essays (Manlapaz Publishing Co., 1973).
  6. ^ "Ossie Mills Named Oral Roberts University Executive Vice President of University Advancement". Christian News Wire. September 7, 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d e f 6 artists receive Presidential Medal of Merit GMA New Online. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Black Eyed Peas Members Awarded Presidential Medal In The Philippines AllHipHop.com News. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  9. ^ Aurea Calica, "GMA awards medal of merit to Hollywood designer Lhuillier", The Philippine Star, November 9, 2006.
  10. ^ Philippines President Arroyo Confers the Presidential Medal of Merit on Senator Yee Archived March 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine California State Senate News. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  11. ^ "Palace honors Ambeth Ocampo for work on PH history". Inquirer.net. December 13, 2013.
  12. ^ "Hidilyn Diaz arrives home to more rewards, Presidential Medal of Merit". ESPN.com. July 28, 2021.
  13. ^ Service, Digital Media (June 24, 2022). "Secretary Bautista receives Presidential Medal of Merit | Department of Social Welfare and Development". Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  14. ^ "Malacañang honors outstanding scientist, trade official". Manila Standard. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  15. ^ de Leon, Dwight (February 14, 2024). "Filipino tattoo artist Whang-Od awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit". Rappler. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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