Order of Sikatuna

Order of Sikatuna
Insignia of the order
Awarded by  Philippines
TypeOrder
Awarded forrending exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines; to diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous services in fostering, developing and strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines
StatusCurrently constituted
GradesGrand Collar
Grand Cross, gold distinction
Grand Cross, silver distinction
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Member
Precedence
Next (higher)Quezon Service Cross
Next (lower)Order of Gabriela Silang
RelatedOrder of Lakandula
Philippine Legion of Honor

Ribbon bar of the order

The Order of Sikatuna (Filipino: Orden ng Sikatuna) is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. It is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines, upon diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous services in fostering, developing and strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines, or upon personnel of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), both in the Home Office and in the Foreign Service.

The Order of Sikatuna may be awarded by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the name and by authority of the President.