Title
Amendment to EO No. 17 creating Order of Lapu-Lapu
Law
Executive Order No. 35
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2017
Executive Order No. 35 amends the Order of Lapu-Lapu to include four new medals, recognizing extraordinary service, sacrifice, and contributions of individuals involved in campaigns or advocacies of the President, particularly in the recent crisis in Marawi City.
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Amendments to the Order of Lapu-Lapu Medals

  • The Order consists of four distinct medals with a specific order of precedence:
    • Magalong Medal: For officials, government personnel, and private individuals who rendered extraordinary service or made exceptional contributions to a presidential campaign or advocacy.
    • Kalasag Medal: For those who lost their lives directly due to participation in a campaign or advocacy of the President.
    • Kampilan Medal: For those seriously wounded, injured, or who suffered great loss of property directly from such participation.
    • Kamagi Medal: For those who actively participated and significantly contributed but do not fall under the other three categories.
  • Nominees for any medal must be recommended by the Heads of Agencies involved in the activities.

Continuity of Other Provisions

  • All other provisions of Executive Order No. 17 remain unchanged aside from the specific amendments mentioned.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Legal Authority and Execution

  • Signed and promulgated by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, exercising constitutional powers.
  • The Executive Secretary endorses and carries out the order.

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