QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 251)
Executive Order No. 251 creates a decoration known as the Medal of Honor.
Any citizen of the Philippines who, after the establishment of the Commonwealth Government, performs the qualifying act described in the issuance.
(1) Extraordinary heroism in the protection of life and liberty at grave peril of one’s own life beyond the call of duty; or (2) notably meritorious services of singular value to the State while performing functions of private or public nature that are of non-military character.
Yes. The text specifies that the person must perform the act “subsequent to the establishment of the Commonwealth Government.”
No medal shall be issued to any person after more than three (3) years from the date of the act justifying the award.
An official statement or report distinctly setting forth the heroic act or meritorious service and recommending public recognition must be made within two (2) years after its performance.
Yes. Acts accomplished prior to the issuance of EO 251 but after the inauguration of the Commonwealth Government may be recommended within three (3) years from the date of EO 251.
No medal shall be issued to any person who has been dishonorably discharged from the military or civil service, or from any position of trust or responsibility under the government.
No medal shall be issued if the entire record of service in the government in whatever capacity subsequent to the time he distinguished himself shall not have been honorable.
The heads of all executive departments are authorized and directed to make recommendations to the Chief Executive from time to time for awards to deserving citizens.
The Chief Executive (the President) receives the recommendations and is implicitly the awarding authority, as recommendations are made to the Chief Executive.
The Philippine Army is designated as the agency charged with the mechanical details of procurement and presentation of the award.
Generally no, because EO 251 requires that the official statement/report be made within two (2) years after performance. After that period, issuance would be barred by the rule.
It must distinctly set forth the heroic act or meritorious service and suggest or recommend public recognition.
No. While extraordinary heroism in protection of life and liberty is emphasized, EO 251 also covers notably meritorious services of singular value to the State performed in private or public functions that are of non-military character.