Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 251)
The Medal of Honor is a decoration created to be awarded to any citizen of the Philippines who performs an act of extraordinary heroism in protecting life and liberty at grave peril beyond the call of duty or renders notably meritorious services of singular value to the State in a non-military capacity, subsequent to the establishment of the Commonwealth Government.
Any citizen of the Philippines who, after the establishment of the Commonwealth Government, performs acts of extraordinary heroism or notably meritorious services of singular value to the State in non-military roles, may be eligible for the Medal of Honor.
Yes. No medal shall be issued after more than three years from the date of the act justifying the award, nor unless an official statement or report recommending the award is made within two years after the act.
Yes. Acts of heroism and meritorious services performed after the inauguration of the Commonwealth Government but before the issuance of this order can be recommended and awarded within three years from the date of the order.
No. Any person dishonorably discharged from military or civil service or any position of government trust is not eligible for the Medal of Honor.
An official statement or report distinctly setting forth the heroic act or meritorious service and suggesting public recognition must be made within two years after the act.
The heads of all executive departments of the government are authorized and directed to make recommendations to the Chief Executive for the award of the Medal of Honor.
The Philippine Army is designated as the agency charged with the mechanical details of procurement and presentation of the Medal of Honor.
Notably meritorious services of singular value to the State performed in functions that are private or public but non-military in nature qualify for the Medal of Honor.
It is the date when Executive Order No. 251 was issued by President Manuel L. Quezon, creating the Medal of Honor and prescribing its rules and regulations.