Title
Amendment to Order of Sikatuna Classes
Law
Executive Order No. 174
Decision Date
Feb 26, 1969
Ferdinand E. Marcos amends the Order of Sikatuna to establish a structured hierarchy of awards recognizing exceptional contributions to international relations, categorizing recipients into four distinct classes based on their service and rank.

Questions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 174)

Executive Order No. 174, promulgated on February 26, 1969.

Section 2 of Executive Order No. 571.

It commemorates the first treaty (Pacto de Sangre) between the Philippines and a foreign country.

Special Class RAJA.

Extraordinary services in the field of international relations.

First Class DATU; it is for exceptionally meritorious services in the field of international relations.

Vice foreign ministers, cabinet undersecretaries, ambassadors, and officials of equivalent rank, Filipino or foreign; Ministers Plenipotentiary may also qualify.

Outstanding services in the field of international relations.

Ministers, consuls general, and senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (both in the Home Office or in the Foreign Service), and other government officials of the Philippines and of foreign countries of equivalent rank, as well as other distinguished persons; Filipino government officials/employees must have served at least six (6) years in the government.

At least four (4) years in the government.

Other officers of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Home Office or Foreign Service), other government officials of the Philippines, foreign countries’ officials, and private citizens deserving such honor; for meritorious services in the field of international relations.

Yes, the text allows it: other government officials of the Philippines and of foreign countries of equivalent or similar rank, and other distinguished persons may be awarded, subject to the six (6) years service requirement for Filipino government officials/employees.

Second Class LAKAN.

Second Class LAKAN.

The powers vested in the President of the Philippines by law.

Ferdinand E. Marcos (President) and Rafael M. Salas (Executive Secretary).


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