Philippine National Police Medal of Valor explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 93-018 . 23 September 1993 . 26 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Philippine National Police PRO 9 . PNP Awards and Incentives . 3 August 2011 . 26 December 2017.