Order of Lakandula Orden ni Lakandula | |
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Awarded by Philippines | |
Type | Order |
Established | September 19, 2003 |
Awarded for | Acts that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic service |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | President of the Philippines |
Grades | Grand Collar Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Champion for Life Member |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Quezon Service Cross[1] |
Next (lower) | Order of Gabriela Silang[1] |
Equivalent | Order of Sikatuna Philippine Legion of Honor[1] |
Ribbon bar of the order |
The Order of Lakandula (Filipino: Orden ni Lakandula) is one of the highest civilian orders of the Philippines, established on September 19, 2003. It is awarded for political and civic merit and in memory of Lakandula’s dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence, fortitude, courage and resolve in the service of one’s people.