Title
Authorization to accept UN awards
Law
Republic Act No. 777
Decision Date
Jun 20, 1952
Republic Act No. 777 allows officers and enlisted men of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to accept and wear awards, decorations, or citations from any United Nations member nation in recognition of their meritorious military service.
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Acceptance After Service Termination and Posthumous Awards

  • The entitlement to accept such awards is not extinguished by the individual's cessation of service in the Philippine Expeditionary Force or the United Nations military forces.
  • The award must relate to acts performed during active service under United Nations authority enforcing its policies, orders, or sanctions.
  • In cases where the individual dies prior to accepting the award, legal heirs are authorized to accept the award on the deceased's behalf.

Effective Date of the Act

  • The entire Act becomes effective immediately upon approval by the appropriate government authority.

Key Legal Concepts

  • Recognition of multinational military cooperation under the United Nations framework.
  • Continuity of rights to foreign military honors even after the termination of service.
  • Legal provision for the acceptance of awards posthumously by heirs.
  • Authorization to publicly display foreign military decorations consistent with regulations.

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