The orders and decorations conferred upon civilians and military personnel in the Republic of the Philippines are listed by orders of precedence. Philippine civilian orders and decorations are conferred by the President of the Philippines in his or her capacity as head of state. In certain instances,the conferment of certain orders and decorations requires the concurrence of the Congress of the Philippines,or of certain advisory bodies.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is recognized as the third armed uniformed service of the country attached to the Philippines' Department of Transportation,tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters,conducting maritime security operations,safeguarding life and property at sea,and protecting marine environment and resources;similar to coast guard units around the world. In case of a declaration of war,the Coast Guard shall also serve as an attached service of the Department of National Defense.
Rodolfo "Pong" Gaspar Biazon was a Filipino politician and Philippine Marine Corps general. He was the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in early 1991 and then served as a Senator from 1992 to 1995 and from 1998 to 2010.
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy also referred to by its acronym PMMA) is a maritime higher education institution operated by the Philippine government in San Narciso,Zambales. Students are called midshipmen but are often also referred to as cadets. Upon graduation,students are commissioned as ensigns in the Philippine Navy Reserve and have the option to join the merchant marine,the Philippine Navy,or the Philippine Coast Guard.
Hermogenes Cendaña Esperon Jr. is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the National Security Adviser in the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte from 2016 to 2022. He was the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 2006 to 2008 and Commanding General of the Philippine Army from 2005 to 2006 under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. After his retirement from the military,he served in Arroyo's administration as the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and later as the head of the Presidential Management Staff.
Jessie Diaz Dellosa is a retired Filipino general officer and a former Chief of staff of the Philippine Armed Forces. His former commands include the Northern Luzon Command and 2nd Infantry Division. He was deputy commander of Central Command in the Visayas and Commandant of the Philippine Military Academy. On 12 December 2011,President Benigno Aquino III chose Dellosa as his AFP chief.
Natalio Cabili Ecarma III is a Filipino General who recently served as Undersecretary of the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines. He is known for being the first Filipino appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon,to serve as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights,giving him the distinction of being the first Filipino to head a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission,with the rank of UN Assistant Secretary General.
Glorioso Ventura Miranda is a retired Filipino soldier who is the former Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from April 22 to June 30,2016. Before becoming the 46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces last March 8,2016,he was the Commanding General of the AFP Northern Luzon Command from August 13,2015. He was also the former commander of the 7th Infantry Division. He is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983.
Roy Agullana Cimatu is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources from 2017 to 2022 in the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte. He previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from May to September 2002 under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. After his retirement from the military,President Arroyo appointed him as the Special Envoy to the Middle East during the Iraq War.
Cirilito Elola Sobejana is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 55th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. He is also known for having been awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor in 1995 for his valiant actions in Basilan against the extremist guerrilla group Abu Sayyaf.
Macairog Sabiniano Alberto is a Filipino retired general and diplomat who served as the former Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
Rolando Joselito Delizo Bautista is a retired Filipino lieutenant general who served as the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development under the Duterte administration from 2018 to 2022. He held various positions in the military,such as the former Commanding General of the Philippine Army,commander of the Joint Task Force Marawi during the Battle of Marawi,and the Presidential Security Group.
Noel Segovia Clement is a retired Filipino general who previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Staff,he served as the commander of the AFP Central Command,and the 10th Infantry Division. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985.
Allan Ferdinand Valdez Cusi is a Filipino Admiral who served as the former Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy after Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista resigned over the hazing case and the Death of Darwin Dormitorio He is a graduate of the PMA "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
The Philippine Coast Guard Officers' Basic Education and Training Center (PCGOBETC) serves as the officer candidate school of Philippine Coast Guard officer aspirants. Cadets who are already baccalaureate degree holders taking the Coast Guard Officers’Course (CGOC) became Probationary Ensigns (PENS) and after graduation are commissioned as regular officers in the organization.
Admiral George Villareal Ursabia Jr. is a Filipino Admiral who served as the former Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Hinirang" Class of 1987. Prior to his appointment,he served as commander of the Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Command,and the Task Group Laban COVID-19 under the Joint Task Force COVID Shield.
Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr. is a Philippine Army general who has served as the 60th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines since July 19,2023. Prior to his appointment to the post,Brawner previously served as the 65th Commanding General of the Philippine Army.
'Leopoldo "Leo" Velarde Laroya' is a Filipino Admiral who served as the 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. Prior to his promotion as commandant,he also served as the Deputy Commandant for Operations,and led three commands:the Maritime Safety Services Command,the Coast Guard Education,Training and Doctrine Command and the Maritime Security and Law Enforcement Command.
Artemio Manalo Abu is a retired Filipino admiral who was the 29th commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. As commandant,he was the overall commander of the entire Coast Guard units and commands,and is also responsible for all operations within the Philippines' maritime jurisdictions. Prior to his post,he served as the commander of the Maritime Safety Services Command and the Coast Guard Education and Training Command.
Toribio Dulinayan Adaci Jr. is a Philippine Navy vice admiral who serves as the 40th and current Flag Officer-in-Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy. Prior to his appointment,Adaci previously commanded the Naval Forces Western Mindanao from 2020 to 2022,the Naval Installation Command,and Fleet-Marine Ready Force.
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