Creation of Rizal Pro Patria Award

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 429: Creation of Rizal Pro Patria Award

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Rizal Pro Patria Award

Law: Executive Order No. 429

Decision Date: Jun 2, 1961

The Rizal Pro Patria Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions in various areas, including promoting love of country, fulfilling citizenship duties, and advancing in their professions, with separate categories for individuals and institutions.

Law Summary

Scope and Criteria for Eligibility

Applicable to:
- Filipino citizens and foreigners.
- Societies, institutions, and other organizations.
Criteria focus on:
- Works that stimulate patriotic inspiration based on Jose Rizal’s teachings.
- Demonstrated competence and service that benefits individuals and the community.
- Promotion of moral values such as incorruptibility and responsible citizenship.

Categories of the Award

Two main categories:
1. Individual Award: Granted to qualifying persons as per established criteria.
2. Institutional Award: Granted to qualifying organizations and groups.

Posthumous Awarding Provisions

The award can be conferred posthumously.
If awarded posthumously, the award is received by:
- Legal heirs of the deceased.
- If no legal heirs, the nearest kin.
- If no legal heirs or kin, a person designated by the President.

Restriction Against Double Recognition

Individuals or organizations previously cited and conferred a decoration by the Republic for the same achievement shall not be reconsidered for this award.

Regulations on the Decoration

The design, form, and manner of wearing the Rizal Pro Patria Award will be prescribed by the Philippine Heraldry Committee.
Such rules and regulations require the approval of the President of the Philippines.

Legal Formalities

Issued and signed by President Carlos P. Garcia and Executive Secretary Natalio P. Castillo.
Officially promulgated in Manila on June 2, 1961.

This order ensures the promotion and remembrance of Jose Rizal’s legacy by recognizing exemplary citizenship and professional distinction aligned with his teachings.

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