Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 429)
The Rizal Pro Patria Award is a decoration created by Executive Order No. 429, June 2, 1961, to be awarded by the President of the Philippines to individuals (Filipinos or foreigners) and to societies, institutions, or organizations that have rendered outstanding work related to the Rizalian concept of love of country and civic responsibility.
The Rizal Pro Patria Award was created by President Carlos P. Garcia of the Philippines by virtue of Executive Order No. 429 on June 2, 1961.
The award is given to those who have either: (1) stimulated and encouraged works towards the Rizalian concept of love of country and citizenship duties; (2) achieved meritorious individual advancement or promoted various professions through competence benefiting individuals and the country, based on Rizal's teachings; or (3) promoted civic and citizenship responsibility as incorruptible patriots.
Yes, both Filipinos and foreigners may receive the award if they meet the qualifications set forth in the Executive Order.
Societies, institutions, or other organizations that have rendered outstanding work related to the Rizalian concept and meet the criteria specified under section 1 of the Executive Order can receive the Institutional Award.
Yes, the award can be given posthumously. If awarded posthumously, the award shall be received by the legal heirs of the deceased, or if none exist, by the nearest kin, or a person designated by the President to receive it on behalf of the deceased.
No, any individual or institution that has previously been conferred a decoration by the Republic for the same achievement cannot be cited again for the Rizal Pro Patria Award.
The form, make, design, manner of wearing, and other details of the award are prescribed by the Philippines Heraldry Committee and must be approved by the President of the Philippines.
The purpose is to perpetuate the memory of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, by recognizing outstanding contributions inspired by his teachings and way of life.
The award was created under Executive Order No. 429, issued on June 2, 1961.