Conferment Authority
- The award is conferred primarily by the President.
- The Executive Secretary or the Secretary of Foreign Affairs are also authorized to confer the award on behalf of the President.
Posthumous Awarding
- The citation may be awarded posthumously.
- If awarded posthumously, the citation is received by the legal heirs or nearest kin of the deceased.
- If no heirs or kin exist, the citation may be received by a person designated by the President or by officials acting on presidential authority.
Form and Design of the Citation
- The award is presented in the form of gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Regulatory Authority
- The National Historical Institute is tasked with prescribing rules and regulations regarding:
- Design specifications of the citation.
- Proper manner of wearing the medals.
- Other relevant details associated with the citation.
- These rules and regulations require the approval of the President.
Legal Formalization
- The Executive Order is formalized and signed by both the President and the Executive Secretary, ensuring its official implementation.