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History

The Order of Lakandula was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 236, s. 2003, the Honors Code of the Philippines. It is the Order of Political and Civic Merit of the Republic, conferred in commemoration of Datu Lakandula’s dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence, fortitude, courage, and resolve in the service of one’s people. It is one of the Senior Honors of the Republic together with the Philippine Legion of Honor (conferred for Military and Defense Merit) and the Order of Sikatuna (conferred for Diplomatic Merit). The Order of Lakandula is conferred by the President of the Philippines.

Criteria

The Order of Lakandula is conferred upon a Filipino or foreign citizen:

Who has demonstrated by his life and deeds a dedication to the welfare of society; Whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people; For deeds worthy of particular recognition, including suffering materially for the preservation and defense of the democratic way of life and of the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, for devoting his life to the peaceful resolution of conflict, or for demonstrating an outstanding dedication to the fostering of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, justice, and dignified relations among individuals; or For acts that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic service.



The Order of Lakandula is composed of the following ranks:

Grand Collar (Supremo) – Conferred upon an individual who has suffered materially for the preservation and defense of the democratic way of life or of the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines; or upon a former or incumbent head of State and/or Government

Grand Cross (Bayani) – Conferred upon an individual who has devoted his life to the peaceful resolution of conflict; upon an individual whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people; or upon a Crown Prince, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice or the equivalent, foreign minister, or other official of cabinet rank, Ambassador, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing



Grand Officer (Maringal na Pinuno) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated a life-long dedication to the political and civic welfare of society; or upon a Charge d’affaires, e.p., Minister, Minister Counselor, Consul General heading a consular post, Executive Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing

Commander (Komandante) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated exceptional deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Charge d’affaires a.i., Counselor, First Secretary, Consul General in the consular section of an Embassy, Consular officer with a personal rank higher than Second Secretary, Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing

Officer (Pinuno) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated commendable deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Second Secretary, Consul, Assistant Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing

Member (Kagawad) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated meritorious deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Third Secretary, Vice Consul, Attache, Principal Assistant, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing

In 2004, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 540 which created a 7th rank for the order of Lakandula. It was called Champion for Life and the first recipient of this rank was Boxer Manny Paquiao. It was last awarded in 2010.

Roster of Awardees

Rank of Supremo

Name Position Date Jose W. Diokno (posthumous) Former Senator and political prisoner 2004 Don Juan Carlos King of Spain December 3, 2007 Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa Prime Minister of Bahrain January 14, 2007 Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo President, Republic of Equatorial Guinea May 19, 2006 Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Amir of the State of Kuwait March 23, 2012 Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Amir of the State of Qatar April 10, 2012 Richard G. Lugar United States Senator June 7, 2012 Emperor Akihito Emperor of Japan June 3, 2015

Rank of Bayani

Name Position Date Alfonso Yuchengco Ambassador to the United Nations November 26, 2003 Jaime Cardinal Sin Archbishop of Manila December 8, 2003 Salvador H. Laurel (posthumous) Former Vice President February 7, 2004 Blas Ople (posthumous) Secretary of Foreign Affairs December 20, 2003 Agnes VST Devanadera Solicitor General (2007–2009), Secretary of Justice (2009-2012) April 22, 2010 Alberto G. Romulo Secretary of Foreign Affairs August 14, 2007 Alex Frieder February 13, 2005 Amando M. Tetanco Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas August 11, 2009 Angelo T. Reyes Secretary of National Defense (2001–2003), Presidential Adviser (2003-2006), Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2006-2007), Secretary of Energy (2006-2010) April 22, 2010 Arthur C. Yap Secretary of Agriculture (2004-2005) (2006-2010) April 22, 2010 Augusto L. Syjuco Jr. Director-General, TESDA April 22, 2010 Cerge M. Remonde Press Secretary January 21, 2010 Daniel K. Inouye United States Senator for Hawaii August 14, 2006 Don Felipe de Borbon y Grecia Principe de Asturias December 3, 2007 Edgardo D. Pamintuan Presidential Assistant on Alliance of Subic-Clark Development (2004–2005), Presidential Assistant, Office of External Affairs (2005–2010) April 22, 2010 Eduardo R. Ermita Executive Secretary March 8, 2010 Emmanuel Y. Angeles Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education June 12, 2010 Fr. James Reuter, S.J. May 21, 2006 George S.K. Ty Businessman June 4, 2010 Gwendolyn Garcia Governor of Cebu August 14, 2007 Herbert Frieder February 13, 2005 Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (2008–2009), Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff (2009–2010) April 22, 2010 Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. National Security Adviser (2004–2005), Secretary of National Defense (2007), Secretary of Public Works and Highways April 22, 2010 Peter B. Favilla Secretary Trade Industry (2005-2010) April 22, 2010 Philip Frieder February 13, 2005 Prince Haji al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam November 8, 2006 Rafael E. Seguis Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs June 1, 2010 Reynato S. Puno Chief Justice June 12, 2010 Rolando Andaya Jr. Secretary of Budget and Management March 19, 2010 Shoichiro Toyoda Honorary Chairman, Toyota Motors Corporation April 22, 2010 Silvestre H. Bello III April 22, 2010 Stephen Zuellig Long-time honorary consul of the Principality of Monaco to the Philippines May 11, 2007 Wilfredo C. Santos Philippine Liaison Officer for Japan August 14, 2007 Mona D. Valisno Secretary of Education June 11, 2010 Morris Frieder (posthumous) February 13, 2005 Patricia Sto. Tomas Chairperson, Development Bank of the Philippines March 19, 2010 Paul V. McNutt (posthumous) Ambassador of the Unites States of America February 13, 2005 Manuel V. Pangilinan Eminent Businessman and Philanthropist June 5, 2010 Marciano A. Paynor Jr. Chief of Presidential Protocol July 14, 2008 Willie Tan Luen Thai Philippines Chairman April 4, 2016

Rank of Officer

Name Position Date Arnold S. Panalingan Philippine Security Officer for Australia August 14, 2007 Jetonni Lukh D. de Quiroz Philippine Security Officer for the Republic of Timor Leste August 14, 2007 Alexander Go Philippine Liaison Officer for the People’s Republic of China August 14, 2007 Allan V. Tangayan Philippine Liaison Officer for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic August 14, 2007 Anthony Z. Cornista Philippine Liaison Officer for the Philippine Foreign Minister August 14, 2007 Art A. Gonzaga Philippine Security Officer for New Zealand August 14, 2007 Bienvenido R. Hindang Jr. Philippine Security Officer for India August 14, 2007 Diomedes P. Banilo Philippine Security Officer for Socialist Republic of Vietnam August 14, 2007 George M. Bergonia STAG Commander, Intelligence August 14, 2007 Jenner M. Peteza STAG Commander, Paneling August 14, 2007 Joel T. de la Cruz STAG Commander, Shoreline August 14, 2007 Marlon P. Gauiran Philippine Security Officer for Brunei Darussalam August 14, 2007 Palmer M. Parungao Philippine Security Officer for Kingdom of Thailand August 14, 2007 Thomas Dominic B. Baluga Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Korea August 14, 2007 Edmund Gidaya Philippine Liaison Officer for Timor Leste August 14, 2007 Augustus Bercades Philippine Security Officer for the Union of Myanmar August 14, 2007 Erick Keith C. Elumba Philippine Liaison Officer for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic August 14, 2007 Geranfel Abrillo Philippine Liaison Office to India August 14, 2007 Gregg A. Angeles Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Korea August 14, 2007 Ireneo Fidel Z. Cornista Philippine Liaison Officer for Brunei Darussalam August 14, 2007 Jeffrey T. de Mesa Philippine Liaison Officer for Malaysia August 14, 2007 Antonio Majica Philippine Security Officer for Kingdom of Cambodia August 14, 2007 Ferdinand de la Cruz Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Indonesia August 14, 2007 Benjamin Daniel Tianco STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Carlos S. Cristobal STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Cecilio V. Dacuycuy STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Edgardo C. Palma STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Ferdinand D. Escalante STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Ferdinand M. Rosino STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Joaquin L. Ocampo STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Nilo P. Vinluan Philippine Security Officer for the People’s Republic of China August 14, 2007 Potenciano C. Camba Liaison Officer for the Philippines August 14, 2007 Porfirio Mayo Jr. Philippine Liaison Officer of Cambodia August 14, 2007 PSI Paul D. Cabug Philippine Security Officer for Malaysia August 14, 2007 Ramoncito A. Mendoza Philippine Liaison Officer for Australia August 14, 2007 Reginald S. Bernabe Liaison Officer for the Philippines (Cebu) August 14, 2007 Rosanna V. Voogel Philippine Liaison Officer for the Republic of Singapore August 14, 2007 Rovald G. Valdez Philippine Liaison Officer for the Union of Myanmar August 14, 2007 Supt. Alessandro C. Abella STAG Commander, Shangri-La Hotel August 14, 2007 Marshall Louis Alferez Philippine Liaison Officer for the Kingdom of Thailand August 14, 2007 Michael Jet Martinez Philippine Liaison Officer for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam August 14, 2007 Patrick Hilado Philippine Liaison Officer for the ASEAN Secretary General August 14, 2007 Alladin M. Collado STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Reynaldo V. Acosta STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Ricardo G. Ellorda STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Robert H. Huet STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Maj. Vincent Jaybee D. Pangilinan Philippine Security Officer for Japan August 14, 2007

Rank of Grand Officer

Name Position Date Dr. Sadako Ogata Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President September 20, 2006 Maximo V. Soliven Journalist December 1, 2006 Romeo C. Prestoza Commanding General of the Presidential Security Group August 14, 2007 Domingo Lucenario Assistant Secretary General for Administrative Matters, ASEAN–NOC August 14, 2007 Quirino T. de los Santos STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Lupita A. Kashiwahara Overall Coordinator for the Summit Gala Dinner August 14, 2007 Ma. Angelina M. Sta. Catalina Overall Coordinator for Conference Services, 12th ASEAN Summit Senior Special Assistant to the ASEAN-NOC Secretary General August 14, 2007 Leo S. Alvarez Assistant Secretary General for Security Matters for ASEAN-NOC August 14, 2007 Victoriano Lecaros Spokesperson for the 12th ASEAN Summit August 14, 2007 Milton G. Alingod Assistant Secretary General for Media Relations, ASEAN-NOC August 14, 2007 Thad Cochran United States Senator April 25, 2011 Luiza Carvalho Resident Coordinator, United Nations October 27, 2014

Rank of Commander

Name Position Date Pol N. Salvador Assistant C, TOC Carlos T. Clet Colonel of the Philippine Army August 14, 2007 Charlie C. Banaag Assistant TF3 August 14, 2007 Edward F. Canlas Assistant TFOC–Philippine Army Representative August 14, 2007 Jahannes M. Estil Assistant TF3 August 14, 2007 Ricky N. Parcon Motorpool Officer August 14, 2007 Roehl Joy O. Darilag Chief, TFOC August 14, 2007 Ronnel B. de la Cruz Assistant TF1 August 14, 2007 William Joseph B. Rigor Assistant Medical Officer August 14, 2007 Efren G. Peñaflorida CNN Hero Awardee November 27, 2009 Frank Ephiraim Author of Escape to Manila February 13, 2005 Glea P. Saunar Executive Assistant to the ASEAN–NOC Secretary General August 14, 2007 Henrietta T. de Villa Chairman of the PPCRV June 12, 2010 Kira Christianne R. Danganan Special Assistant to the ASEAN–NOC Secretary General August 14, 2007 Lea Salonga Singer and Stage Actress August 14, 2007 Rey Leonardo B. Guererro Task Force Commander August 14, 2007 Serafin Belleza CEIS Officer, TF6 and STAG Commander August 14, 2007 Erick S. Cabug Mess Officer August 14, 2007 Nilo P. Siddayao TF Baillet Officer August 14, 2007 Antonio E. Tayag Deputy Task Force Commander August 14, 2007 Jimmy A. Colacion Medical Officer August 14, 2007 Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo Philippine Coast Guard April 19, 2011 Ramon C. Liwag Philippine Coast Guard January 24, 2012 PSI Joy E. Tomboc, PNP Assistant TF1 August 14, 2007 PSI Pamela D. Balasabas, PNP Personnel Officer TF1 August 14, 2007 PSSupt. Napoleon Taas Executive Assistant to the ASEAN-NOCAssistant Secretary General for Security Matters August 14, 2007 Racelle Weiman Director, Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education February 13, 2005 Revimarc L. de Mesa Liaison Officer for the Philippines (Manila) August 14, 2007 Ronilo R. Ferrer Liaison Officer for the NOC Secretary General, Committee Coordinator on Transportation, ASEAN-NOC August 14, 2007 Maria Josefina Ceballos Liaison Officer for the Philippines on Substantive Matter August 14, 2007 Milo Cacanindin Technical Consultant for the CICC August 14, 2007 Moira G. Gallaga Executive Assistant to the ASEAN-NOC Secretary General August 14, 2007 Maj. Teody T. Toribio (CAV), PA Operations Officer TF3 August 14, 2007 Manuel V. Pangilinan CEO, PLDT and First Pacific Group May 24, 2006

Rank of Champion for Life

Name Position Date Dale Abenojar Member, Mt. Everest Team June 20, 2007 Efren “Bata” Reyes Pool Player October 2, 2006 Erwin Emata Member, Mt. Everest Team December 19, 2006 Jennifer R. Rosales Golfer March 3, 2010 Leo Oracion Member, Mt. Everest Team December 10, 2006 Emmanuel Pacquiao Boxer July 6, 2006 Nonito G. Donaire Jr. Boxer March 3, 2010 Precious Lara Quigaman Ms. International July 26, 2006 Ronato Alcano Pool Player November 14, 2006

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