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Military Award Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas

Service Ribbon: The Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas is awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and friendly foreign nations by the Chief of Staff, AFP, Commanders of Major Services, Area Commands, AFPWSSUs, Divisions/Brigades or their equivalent in the PAF and in the PN.

The award is intended to recognize meritorious achievement in the field of Public Affairs duties responsibility or in direct support to military operations or projects of the AFP.

Anyone nominated to receive this award must have rendered dedicated service, exemplary achievement, or have volunteered to support the public affairs and civil relations service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines especially in media and other related fields of Public Affairs Information and Education.

Public Affairs Service Ribbon Awarded by: Armed Forces of the Philippines Type:Medal Eligibility: Military Personnel For Meritorious accomplishment of Public Affairs Programs in support of the AFP. Status: Currently Awarded Description:The medal is semi-oval in shape and bronze in color, and superimposed in the center of the center of the inner circle is a relief head of the great orator and 1st editor of the Philippine Revolutionary Paper "La Solidaridad" - Graciano Lopez Jaena dressed in on 1800's coat and tie. Etched on the lower parabola of his chest is the hero's name over an enameled red field. A wreath of Sampaguita has its tendrils lie in the ancient Filipino script "K" encased in a red triangle at the center base. There are flowers laid on the outer border of the inner circle arching 2/3 upwards suppporting a royal blue enameled scroll with the embossed latin words "Veritas" (Truth) and "Patria" (Country) to the left and right respectively. clasps= Established: 2002 First award: 2002 Last award: Current/Ongoing Next higher: Military Civic-Action Medal Lower: Armed Forces Conduct Medal