PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION BADGE (PRPUCB)
This is awarded by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to:
- Any unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that distinguished itself with exceptional loyalty and fidelity, extraordinary accomplishment in the field of law enforcement in maintaining the security of the land, participation in relief and rehabilitation and for advancement of socio-economic and political goals.
- All members of the AFP including the members of the Philippine Merchant Marine, and all members of the Armed Forces of the United States and allied nations or associated with the United States in the war against the Japanese Empire during the period 7 December 1941 to 10 May 1942, inclusive and during the Philippine Campaign of liberation in 1944-1945.
- All members of the AFP including members of the Philippine Merchant Marine for campaign against an enemy of the Philippines; or participation in unit massive operations within a definite period of time.
- Units of friendly foreign nations for humanitarian service to the Filipino people.
The badge is a rectangular metal plate with three enamel colored stripes and bordered with a golden frame ornamented with palm leaves with the tip leaves meeting in the center. The color at the dexter flank is blue; the center, white; and at sinister flank, red.
The blue color stands for nobility; white for sincerity and purity; red for bravery; gold for honor and prestige; and palm leaves signify triumph and glory.