Gawad sa Kapayapaan explained

Gawad sa Kapayapaan
Country:Philippines
Type:Decoration
Eligibility:Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and any citizen of the Philippines or of friendly foreign nations
Awarded For:outstanding services to internal peace and security
Status:Currently awarded
Higher:Distinguished Service Star
Lower:Gold Cross

The Gawad sa Kapayapaan is a decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which recognizes outstanding services to internal peace and security. The recipient must have proffered valuable contribution in promoting societal understanding and reconciliation or must have made exceptional achievement in pursuit of national accord and development. It is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the AFP to AFP personnel and any citizen of the Philippines or of friendly foreign nations.[1]

Description of the award

The award is a circular medal showing a portion of the Philippine flag. A white flying dove with a Sampaguita branch in its beak is superimposed on the medal. The ribbon is light blue in color with a thick white line in the middle.

References

  1. Book: AFP Awards and Decorations Manual (AFPR G131-054). Armed Forces of the Philippines. 2014. E10-1.