Title
Presidential Awards for Outstanding Public Service
Law
Executive Order No. 334
Decision Date
Aug 18, 1988
President Corazon C. Aquino establishes the Presidential Awards for Outstanding Public Service to recognize individuals or groups in the government service who have rendered exceptional public service, with two categories of awards available, and the authority to confer the awards delegated to the President, Executive Secretary, or Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
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Eligibility and Criteria for the Awards

  • Government employees consistently demonstrating outstanding qualities and inspiring improvement in work performance.
  • Recipients stimulate increased involvement in governmental affairs.
  • The Silangan Award specifically targets individuals or groups aged 30 years or below.

Authority to Confer the Awards

  • Awards conferred primarily by the President.
  • Delegation authorized to the Executive Secretary or the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to confer the awards.

Form and Presentation of the Awards

  • The award consists of a gold medallion and a plaque.
  • The plaque includes a citation and the President's signature.

Rule-Making and Design Specifications

  • The Civil Service Commission is tasked with creating rules and regulations for the awards.
  • Coordination with the National Historical Institute for design specifications of the plaque and medallion.
  • The rules cover how the medallion is to be worn and other relevant details.
  • All rules and regulations require approval by the President.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.

This comprehensive framework establishes a formal recognition system for exemplary public service within the Philippine government, specifying eligibility, authority, award presentation, and regulatory oversight.


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