WHEREAS, on June 30, 1981, the Filipino people reached a new landmark in their history with the establishment of the New Republic;

WHEREAS, the New Republic is the culmination of the intensive, dedicated and heroic efforts of men and women committed to the growth, dignity and lasting sovereignty the Filipino nation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby establish a decoration to be known as the Bayani ng Bagong Republika, to be awarded by the President of the Philippines to Filipino citizens who have rendered distinguished lifelong service to the nation and in so doing contributed in an outstanding manner, unique in their fields or careers, to the growth, dignity and lasting sovereignty of the nation in keeping with the patriotic tradition that led to the formation of the Filipino community and with the aspirations that brought forth the New Republic.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 6th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-four.


By the President:

(SGD.) JUAN C. TUVERA
Presidential Executive Assistant