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 Supreme Court: Creation of Rizal Pro Patria Award

Law: Executive Order No. 429

Decision Date: Jun 2, 1961

Carlos P. Garcia establishes the Rizal Pro Patria Award to honor individuals and organizations, both Filipino and foreign, for their exceptional contributions to patriotism, civic responsibility, and the promotion of Jose Rizal's ideals.

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Categories of the Award

The Rizal Pro Patria Award is divided into two distinct categories:
- Individual Award: Conferred upon individuals, whether Filipino or foreign, who meet the qualifications.
- Institutional Award: Conferred upon societies, institutions, or organizations that meet the qualifications.

Posthumous Conferment Provisions

The award may be given posthumously.
In such cases, the award is received by the legal heirs of the deceased.
If no legal heirs exist, the award is received by the nearest kin.
If neither legal heirs nor nearest kin exist, the President may designate any person to receive the award on behalf of the deceased.

Exclusivity of Recognition

No individual or entity previously awarded a decoration by the Republic for a particular achievement shall be eligible to receive the Rizal Pro Patria Award for the same achievement.
This prevents double recognition for identical deeds or contributions.

Design and Regulations of the Award

The physical appearance, including form, make, and design of the decoration, is to be determined by the Philippine Heraldry Committee.
The rules concerning the manner of wearing and other details are subject to the same committee’s regulations.
These regulations require the approval of the President of the Philippines before implementation.

Legal Authority and Formality

The order is vested upon the President by law to create and regulate the award.
Signed in Manila on June 2, 1961, underscoring the formal and official enactment of the award system.

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