Philippine National Police Medal of Valor
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]
| Philippine National Police Medal of Valor | |
|---|---|
 PNP Medal of Valor on neck ribbon | |
| Type | Philippine police medal with neck ribbon |
| Awarded for | Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of duty.[1] |
| 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. |
| Presented by | Republic of the Philippines |
| Eligibility | Philippine National Police personnel only |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 23 September 1993 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal |
The medal is awarded by the President of the Philippines to members of the Philippine National Police.[2]
References
- "NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 93-018". Government of the Philippines. 23 September 1993. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- "PNP Awards and Incentives". Philippine National Police PRO 9. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
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