Philippine National Police Medal of Valor should not be confused with Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor.
Philippine National Police Medal of Valor | |
Presenter: | Republic of the Philippines |
Type: | Philippine police medal with neck ribbon |
Eligibility: | Philippine National Police personnel only |
Awarded For: | Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of duty.[1] |
Status: | Currently awarded |
Description: | The medal is a golden cross with triangle at the center. Inside the triangle are three stars. Projected around the cross is a sampaguita wreath. |
Established: | 23 September 1993 |
Higher: | None |
Lower: | PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal |
The Philippine National Police Medal of Valor (Filipino: Medalya ng Kagitingan), also called the PNP Medal of Valor is the Philippine National Police's highest honor awarded for "a deed of personal bravery and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty so conspicuous as to distinguish himself clearly above his comrades in the performance of more than ordinary hazardous service."[1]
The medal is awarded by the President of the Philippines to members of the Philippine National Police.[2]