Law Summary
Purpose and Context
- Aimed at acknowledging valuable contributions to the suppression of lawless groups defying the government.
- Supports the restoration of peace and order to enable economic development and promote public welfare.
- Reflects the government's reliance on civilian forces in complementing military efforts during internal security operations.
Categories of the Kagitingan sa Barangay Decoration
- Lakan: Awarded by the President for acts of exceptional gallantry and intrepidity involving actual conflict with an enemy, entailing risk of life beyond duty.
- Datu: Awarded by the Secretary of National Defense for conspicuous courage and gallantry against armed enemies, involving extraordinary risk.
- Maginoo: Awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP for gallantry in action less extraordinary than Lakan or Datu, or for meritorious service in support of military operations.
Criteria for the Barangay Presidential Unit Citation Badge
- Awarded to ICHDF units that render exceptionally outstanding service in the peace and order campaign.
- Qualification requires distinguishing oneself in combat and achieving extraordinary accomplishments.
- Award is made upon Chief of Staff, AFP's recommendation through the Secretary of National Defense.
Provisions on Posthumous Awarding
- Permits Kagitingan sa Barangay to be awarded posthumously.
- Awards posthumously given to legal heirs or, in their absence, nearest kin or authorized persons.
Implementation and Regulations
- The Secretary of National Defense is tasked with prescribing rules regarding:
- Designs and specifications of the decorations.
- The manner of wearing the awards.
- Other relevant procedural and administrative details.
Effectivity
- The decree takes immediate effect upon promulgation.
- Signed by the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, reinforcing its authority and legitimacy.