Gawad sa Kapayapaan
Award
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The Gawad sa Kapayapaan (GSK) (transl. "Award for Peace") is a decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which recognizes outstanding services to internal peace and security.
Philippines| Gawad sa Kapayapaan | |
|---|---|
Gawad Sa Kapayapaan Medal (artist's impression) | |
| Type | Decoration |
| Awarded for | outstanding services to internal peace and security |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Eligibility |
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| Status | Currently awarded |
 Service Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Service Star |
| Next (lower) | Gold Cross |
Requirements
The recipient "must have proffered valuable contribution in promoting societal understanding and reconciliation or must have made exceptional achievement in pursuit of national accord and development"[1]. The conferment of the award is although limited to non-combat activities, and is only given individually, compared to other awards which can be given to individuals as part of a unit.
Description
Obverse
The award is a circular medal showing a portion of the Philippine flag, in enamel. A white flying dove (also enameled) with a Sampaguita branch in its beak is superimposed on the medal.[1]
The reverse of the GSK is plain.
Symbolism and Significance
Circular shape of the medal - unified and incessant desire of citizens to achieve common good and peaceful existence
Dove - the universal emblem of peace, standing true with the recipient who is a co-contributor to peace
Sampaguita branch - restoration of peace, which is progressively realized through each and every notable deed accomplished by a recipient
Philippine flag - the Filipino people, in general
Service Ribbon
The ribbon is light blue in color with a thick white line in the middle.[1]
Appurtenances
Every subsequent award of the GSK to an individual shall be appurtenant with an Anahaw Leaf, and is awarded as follows:
- Bronze Anahaw Leaf - for the first, second, third, and fourth succeeding award
- Silver Anahaw Leaf - for every fifth succeeding Bronze Anahaw Leaf
- Gold Anahaw Leaf - for every fifth Silver Anahaw Leaf
These devices are to be worn on the GSK's ribbon bar in dress uniforms, with the tips of the leaf pointed upward.
Notable Recipients
- 2LT Gianmatteo Vittorio F Guidicelli, MNSA, PA(Res) - actor; conferred June 9, 2026[2]