Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 334)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 334 is to institute the Presidential Awards for Outstanding Public Service, known as the Lingkod Bayan Award and Silangan Award, to recognize individuals or groups in government service who have rendered outstanding public service.
Corazon C. Aquino, then President of the Philippines, signed Executive Order No. 334.
The two categories are the Lingkod Bayan Award and the Silangan Award.
Individuals or groups of individuals who are 30 years of age or below and have rendered outstanding public service in government service are eligible for the Silangan Award.
Government employees must consistently display outstanding qualities that inspire other employees to improve work performance and stimulate deeper involvement in governmental affairs.
The awards may be conferred by the President, or by authority of the President, the Executive Secretary or the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
The award consists of a gold medallion and a plaque containing the citation and the signature of the President.
The Civil Service Commission is responsible for promulgating the rules and regulations concerning the awards.
The Civil Service Commission coordinates with the National Historical Institute for the design specifications.
The Executive Order took effect immediately on August 18, 1988.