Gawad sa Kaunlaran
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| Gawad sa Kaunlaran | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel, Civilian |
| Awarded for | Distinguished & Meritorious Service in pursuit of Socio-Economic and Non-combat Activities. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal is a disk with gold-plated star at the middle. Superimposed by the star are eleven (11) silver sunrays in relief, with tapering depressed blue background in between. A single branch of light-green laurel leaves is superimposed diagonally across the star. It follows the contours of the star with both ends touching the sunrays.
The star stands for achievement or service; the sunrays for conspicuity of achievement; the blue background signifies nobility of purpose; and the laurel leaves stands for the peaceful nature of the achievement or service. The ribbon is made up of blue-green-blue stripes with yellow stripes in between. |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Outstanding Achievement Medal |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Aviation Cross |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP, Area Command and Major Service Commanders to any citizen of the Philippines, for conspicuously meritorious and valuable achievement in the pursuit of socio-economic and other non-combat activities, or for conspicuously exceptional service which contributed immensely in accomplishing the peaceful objectives of the AFP, or in improving the quality of life of the people within the military establishment.
It shall be awarded neither without regard to position held nor to the duration within which the cited achievement or service is accomplished. Severance from or actual completion of an enterprise is not a consideration rather, the conspicuity of the achievement is deemed to be end in itself deserving recognition.
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