Department of National Defense(DND)

Good day! I am Jezer Lyle A. Agustin, a senior studying history at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, researching a thesis entitled "The Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal for Valor (1902–2022)." I would like to request the laws (Republic Acts, Executive Orders, Proclamations, and all that may apply) involved in the creation of the award and its design and the legal background and development within the stipulated timeframe. Thank you!

September 26, 2023

Dear FOI Client,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 16, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for The Creation of the AFP Medal for Valor and its Legal Background.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, it may be best to address your concern directly with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. You may resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=AFP

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer