Chapter 60: The ORDER OF LAKANDULA
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The United Royal Houses of the Philippines created this website to consolidate the researches of the historians that relates to Lakan Dula.
HISTORY
Sulaiman I (Sulayman) is the Kingdom of Manila's second to the last indigenous leader-- Lakan Bunao Dula (Lakan Dula) is the last, as the state was absorbed into the Spanish Empire. His eldest son, Lakan Bunao Dula was crowned Lakan (King) when Sulaiman I was too sick to function as a monarch. Sulaiman I is the grandson of Abdul Bolkiah and the son of Sulaiman Bolkiah. Sulaiman I however, did not use the surname Bolkiah but instead used the official title "Soliman Dula I" to mark the new lineage of Maynila aristocracy. The regnal surname "Dulay", later spelled as "Dula" came from the native Baybayin direct translation of "Doylly", the surname of the royal - blooded British wife of Rajah Sulaiman I named "Ysmeria Doylly", mother of Lakan Dula and Rajah Sulaiman II. In the ancient Baybayin alphabet, there is no letter "Y" so, the Baybayin translation of Doylly becomes a native sounding surname Dulay, and later written in official documents as Dula losing the Y, the current surname of Lakan Dula of Kingdom of Maynila (Talastas, 2019).
The Order of Lakan Dula was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 236, s. 2003, the Honors Code of the Philippines. It is the Order of Political and Civic Merit of the Republic, conferred in commemoration of the last King of the Lakanate of Tondo, Lakan Bunao Dula’s dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence, fortitude, courage, and resolve in the service of one’s people. It is one of the Senior Honors of the Republic together with the Philippine Legion of Honor (conferred for Military and Defense Merit) and the Order of Sikatuna (conferred for Diplomatic Merit). The Order of Lakandula is conferred by the President of the Philippines.
CRITERIA
CRITERIA
The Order of Lakan Dula is conferred upon a Filipino or foreign citizen:
Who has demonstrated by his life and deeds a dedication to the welfare of society;
Whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people;
For deeds worthy of particular recognition, including suffering materially for the preservation and defense of the democratic way of life and of the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, for devoting his life to the peaceful resolution of conflict, or for demonstrating an outstanding dedication to the fostering of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, justice, and dignified relations among individuals; or
For acts that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic service
ROSTER OF AWARDEES
ROSTER OF AWARDEES
RANK OF SUPREMO
RANK OF SUPREMO
Name, Position, Date
Jose W. Diokno (posthumous)
Former Senator and political prisoner
2004
Don Juan Carlos
King of Spain
December 3, 2007
Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa
Prime Minister of Bahrain
January 14, 2007
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
President, Republic of Equatorial Guinea
May 19, 2006
Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
Amir of the State of Kuwait
March 23, 2012
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Amir of the State of Qatar
April 10, 2012
Richard G. Lugar
United States Senator
June 7, 2012
Emperor Akihito
Emperor of Japan
June 3, 2015
RANK OF OFFICER
RANK OF OFFICER
Arnold S. Panalingan
Philippine Security Officer for Australia
August 14, 2007
Jetonni Lukh D. de Quiroz
Philippine Security Officer for the Republic of Timor Leste
August 14, 2007
Alexander Go
Philippine Liaison Officer for the People’s Republic of China
August 14, 2007
Allan V. Tangayan
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
August 14, 2007
Anthony Z. Cornista
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Philippine Foreign Minister
August 14, 2007
Art A. Gonzaga
Philippine Security Officer for New Zealand
August 14, 2007
Bienvenido R. Hindang Jr.
Philippine Security Officer for India
August 14, 2007
Diomedes P. Banilo
Philippine Security Officer for Socialist Republic of Vietnam
August 14, 2007
George M. Bergonia
STAG Commander, Intelligence
August 14, 2007
Jenner M. Peteza
STAG Commander, Paneling
August 14, 2007
Joel T. de la Cruz
STAG Commander, Shoreline
August 14, 2007
Marlon P. Gauiran
Philippine Security Officer for Brunei Darussalam
August 14, 2007
Palmer M. Parungao
Philippine Security Officer for Kingdom of Thailand
August 14, 2007
Thomas Dominic B. Baluga
Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Korea
August 14, 2007
Edmund Gidaya
Philippine Liaison Officer for Timor Leste
August 14, 2007
Augustus Bercades
Philippine Security Officer for the Union of Myanmar
August 14, 2007
Erick Keith C. Elumba
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
August 14, 2007
Geranfel Abrillo
Philippine Liaison Office to India
August 14, 2007
Gregg A. Angeles
Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Korea
August 14, 2007
Ireneo Fidel Z. Cornista
Philippine Liaison Officer for Brunei Darussalam
August 14, 2007
Jeffrey T. de Mesa
Philippine Liaison Officer for Malaysia
August 14, 2007
Antonio Majica
Philippine Security Officer for Kingdom of Cambodia
August 14, 2007
Ferdinand de la Cruz
Philippine Security Officer for Republic of Indonesia
August 14, 2007
Benjamin Daniel Tianco
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Carlos S. Cristobal
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Cecilio V. Dacuycuy
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Edgardo C. Palma
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Ferdinand D. Escalante
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Ferdinand M. Rosino
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Joaquin L. Ocampo
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Nilo P. Vinluan
Philippine Security Officer for the People’s Republic of China
August 14, 2007
Potenciano C. Camba
Liaison Officer for the Philippines
August 14, 2007
Porfirio Mayo Jr.
Philippine Liaison Officer of Cambodia
August 14, 2007
PSI Paul D. Cabug
Philippine Security Officer for Malaysia
August 14, 2007
Ramoncito A. Mendoza
Philippine Liaison Officer for Australia
August 14, 2007
Reginald S. Bernabe
Liaison Officer for the Philippines (Cebu)
August 14, 2007
Rosanna V. Voogel
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Republic of Singapore
August 14, 2007
Rovald G. Valdez
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Union of Myanmar
August 14, 2007
Supt. Alessandro C. Abella
STAG Commander, Shangri-La Hotel
August 14, 2007
Marshall Louis Alferez
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Kingdom of Thailand
August 14, 2007
Michael Jet Martinez
Philippine Liaison Officer for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
August 14, 2007
Patrick Hilado
Philippine Liaison Officer for the ASEAN Secretary General
August 14, 2007
Alladin M. Collado
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Reynaldo V. Acosta
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Ricardo G. Ellorda
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Robert H. Huet
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Maj. Vincent Jaybee D. Pangilinan
Philippine Security Officer for Japan
August 14, 2007
RANK OF GRAND OFFICER
RANK OF GRAND OFFICER
Dr. Sadako Ogata
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President
September 20, 2006
Maximo V. Soliven
Journalist
December 1, 2006
Romeo C. Prestoza
Commanding General of the Presidential Security Group
August 14, 2007
Domingo Lucenario
Assistant Secretary General for Administrative Matters, ASEAN–NOC
August 14, 2007
Quirino T. de los Santos
STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Lupita A. Kashiwahara
Overall Coordinator for the Summit Gala Dinner
August 14, 2007
Ma. Angelina M. Sta. Catalina
Overall Coordinator for Conference Services, 12th ASEAN Summit Senior Special Assistant to the ASEAN-NOC Secretary General
August 14, 2007
Leo S. Alvarez
Assistant Secretary General for Security Matters for ASEAN-NOC
August 14, 2007
Victoriano Lecaros
Spokesperson for the 12th ASEAN Summit
August 14, 2007
Milton G. Alingod
Assistant Secretary General for Media Relations, ASEAN-NOC
August 14, 2007
Thad Cochran
United States Senator
April 25, 2011
Luiza Carvalho
Resident Coordinator, United Nations
October 27, 2014
RANK OF CHAMPION FOR LIFE
RANK OF CHAMPION FOR LIFE
Dale Abenojar
Member, Mt. Everest Team
June 20, 2007
Efren “Bata” Reyes
Pool Player
October 2, 2006
Erwin Emata
Member, Mt. Everest Team
December 19, 2006
Jennifer R. Rosales
Golfer
March 3, 2010
Leo Oracion
Member, Mt. Everest Team
December 10, 2006
Emmanuel Pacquiao
Boxer
July 6, 2006
Nonito G. Donaire Jr.
Boxer
March 3, 2010
Precious Lara Quigaman
Ms. International
July 26, 2006
Ronato Alcano
Pool Player
November 14, 2006
The Order of Lakan Dula pays homage to pre - Hispanic and Muslim-Filipino designs. Its composition for the Grand Collar, Grand Cross and Grand Officer is silver gilt. For the ranks of Commander, Officer, Member the medal is gilded bronze or copper. Its ribbon is Philippine blue.
The Order of Lakan Dula pays homage to pre - Hispanic and Muslim-Filipino designs. Its composition for the Grand Collar, Grand Cross and Grand Officer is silver gilt. For the ranks of Commander, Officer, Member the medal is gilded bronze or copper. Its ribbon is Philippine blue.
The Order of Lakan Dula is composed of the following ranks:
Grand Collar (Supremo) – Conferred upon an individual who has suffered materially for the preservation and defense of the democratic way of life or of the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines; or upon a former or incumbent head of State and/or Government
Grand Cross (Bayani) – Conferred upon an individual who has devoted his life to the peaceful resolution of conflict; upon an individual whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people; or upon a Crown Prince, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice or the equivalent, foreign minister, or other official of cabinet rank, Ambassador, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing
Grand Officer (Maringal na Pinuno) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated a life-long dedication to the political and civic welfare of society; or upon a Charge d’affaires, e.p., Minister, Minister Counselor, Consul General heading a consular post, Executive Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing
Commander (Komandante) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated exceptional deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Charge d’affaires a.i., Counselor, First Secretary, Consul General in the consular section of an Embassy, Consular officer with a personal rank higher than Second Secretary, Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing
Officer (Pinuno) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated commendable deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Second Secretary, Consul, Assistant Director, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing
Member (Kagawad) – Conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated meritorious deeds of dedication to the political and civic welfare of society as a whole; or upon a Third Secretary, Vice Consul, Attache, Principal Assistant, or other person of a rank similar or equivalent to the foregoing
In 2004, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 540 which created a 7th rank for the order of Lakan Dula. It was called Champion for Life and the first recipient of this rank was Boxer Manny Paquiao. It was last awarded in 2010.
RANK OF BAYANI
RANK OF BAYANI
Name, Position, Date
Alfonso Yuchengco
Ambassador to the United Nations
November 26, 2003
Jaime Cardinal Sin
Archbishop of Manila
December 8, 2003
Salvador H. Laurel (posthumous)
Former Vice President
February 7, 2004
Blas Ople (posthumous)
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
December 20, 2003
Agnes VST Devanadera
Solicitor General (2007–2009), Secretary of Justice (2009-2012)
April 22, 2010
Alberto G. Romulo
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
August 14, 2007
Alex Frieder
February 13, 2005
Amando M. Tetanco
Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
August 11, 2009
Angelo T. Reyes
Secretary of National Defense (2001–2003), Presidential Adviser (2003-2006), Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2006-2007), Secretary of Energy (2006-2010)
April 22, 2010
Arthur C. Yap
Secretary of Agriculture (2004-2005) (2006-2010)
April 22, 2010
Augusto L. Syjuco Jr.
Director-General, TESDA
April 22, 2010
Cerge M. Remonde
Press Secretary
January 21, 2010
Daniel K. Inouye
United States Senator for Hawaii
August 14, 2006
Don Felipe de Borbon y Grecia
Principe de Asturias
December 3, 2007
Edgardo D. Pamintuan
Presidential Assistant on Alliance of Subic-Clark Development (2004–2005), Presidential Assistant, Office of External Affairs (2005–2010)
April 22, 2010
Eduardo R. Ermita
Executive Secretary
March 8, 2010
Emmanuel Y. Angeles
Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education
June 12, 2010
Fr. James Reuter, S.J.
May 21, 2006
George S.K. Ty
Businessman
June 4, 2010
Gwendolyn Garcia
Governor of Cebu
August 14, 2007
Herbert Frieder
February 13, 2005
Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr.
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (2008–2009), Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff (2009–2010)
April 22, 2010
Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr.
National Security Adviser (2004–2005), Secretary of National Defense (2007), Secretary of Public Works and Highways
April 22, 2010
Peter B. Favilla
Secretary Trade Industry (2005-2010)
April 22, 2010
Philip Frieder
February 13, 2005
Prince Haji al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam
November 8, 2006
Rafael E. Seguis
Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs
June 1, 2010
Reynato S. Puno
Chief Justice
June 12, 2010
Rolando Andaya Jr.
Secretary of Budget and Management
March 19, 2010
Shoichiro Toyoda
Honorary Chairman, Toyota Motors Corporation
April 22, 2010
Silvestre H. Bello III
April 22, 2010
Stephen Zuellig
Long-time honorary consul of the Principality of Monaco to the Philippines
May 11, 2007
Wilfredo C. Santos
Philippine Liaison Officer for Japan
August 14, 2007
Mona D. Valisno
Secretary of Education
June 11, 2010
Morris Frieder (posthumous)
February 13, 2005
Patricia Sto. Tomas
Chairperson, Development Bank of the Philippines
March 19, 2010
Paul V. McNutt (posthumous)
Ambassador of the Unites States of America
February 13, 2005
Manuel V. Pangilinan
Eminent Businessman and Philanthropist
June 5, 2010
Marciano A. Paynor Jr.
Chief of Presidential Protocol
July 14, 2008
Willie Tan
Luen Thai Philippines Chairman
April 4, 2016
RANK OF COMMANDER
RANK OF COMMANDER
Pol N. Salvador
Assistant C, TOC
Carlos T. Clet
Colonel of the Philippine Army
August 14, 2007
Charlie C. Banaag
Assistant TF3
August 14, 2007
Edward F. Canlas
Assistant TFOC–Philippine Army Representative
August 14, 2007
Jahannes M. Estil
Assistant TF3
August 14, 2007
Ricky N. Parcon
Motorpool Officer
August 14, 2007
Roehl Joy O. Darilag
Chief, TFOC
August 14, 2007
Ronnel B. de la Cruz
Assistant TF1
August 14, 2007
William Joseph B. Rigor
Assistant Medical Officer
August 14, 2007
Efren G. Peñaflorida
CNN Hero Awardee
November 27, 2009
Frank Ephiraim
Author of Escape to Manila
February 13, 2005
Glea P. Saunar
Executive Assistant to the ASEAN–NOC Secretary General
August 14, 2007
Henrietta T. de Villa
Chairman of the PPCRV
June 12, 2010
Kira Christianne R. Danganan
Special Assistant to the ASEAN–NOC Secretary General
August 14, 2007
Lea Salonga
Singer and Stage Actress
August 14, 2007
Rey Leonardo B. Guererro
Task Force Commander
August 14, 2007
Serafin Belleza
CEIS Officer, TF6 and STAG Commander
August 14, 2007
Erick S. Cabug
Mess Officer
August 14, 2007
Nilo P. Siddayao
TF Baillet Officer
August 14, 2007
Antonio E. Tayag
Deputy Task Force Commander
August 14, 2007
Jimmy A. Colacion
Medical Officer
August 14, 2007
Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo
Philippine Coast Guard
April 19, 2011
Ramon C. Liwag
Philippine Coast Guard
January 24, 2012
PSI Joy E. Tomboc, PNP
Assistant TF1
August 14, 2007
PSI Pamela D. Balasabas, PNP
Personnel Officer TF1
August 14, 2007
PSSupt. Napoleon Taas
Executive Assistant to the ASEAN-NOCAssistant Secretary General for Security Matters
August 14, 2007
Racelle Weiman
Director, Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education
February 13, 2005
Revimarc L. de Mesa
Liaison Officer for the Philippines (Manila)
August 14, 2007
Ronilo R. Ferrer
Liaison Officer for the NOC Secretary General, Committee Coordinator on Transportation, ASEAN-NOC
August 14, 2007
Maria Josefina Ceballos
Liaison Officer for the Philippines on Substantive Matter
August 14, 2007
Milo Cacanindin
Technical Consultant for the CICC
August 14, 2007
Moira G. Gallaga
Executive Assistant to the ASEAN-NOC Secretary General
August 14, 2007
Maj. Teody T. Toribio (CAV), PA
Operations Officer TF3
August 14, 2007
Manuel V. Pangilinan
CEO, PLDT and First Pacific Group
May 24, 2006
Sources:
The Order of Lakandula - Official Gazette, Retrieved at https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-order-of-lakandula/ on August 7, 2022
Ka Totoy Talastas Philippines & World History. https://www.facebook.com/katotoytalastas/?tn-str=k*F retrieved May 30, 2019
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