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

The Order of Lakan Dula is conferred upon a Filipino or foreign citizen:

1. Who has demonstrated by his life and deeds a dedication to the welfare of society;

2. Whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people;

3. 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

4. For acts that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic service

ROSTER OF AWARDEES

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

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

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, 12^th 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 12^th 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

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 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

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

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