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  This with the  † indicates that the Medal of Valor was awarded posthumously
  This with the * indicates that the recipient is deceased; without * indicates a living recipient

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Year awarded	Notes
	Paulino Santos *	Philippine Army	Major General	Bayang Cotta, Lanao del Sur	26 July 1917	1935	Lieutenant Santos and his men fought in hand-to-hand combat, killing 30 enemy fighters. One PC soldier was killed while 5 others were wounded. Santos sustained a near-fatal gunshot wound at the back of his head."
—	Emigdio C. Cruz *	Philippine Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Japanese-occupied Philippines	3 May 1943 to 28 February 1944	1944	Major Cruz volunteered to enter the Philippines and obtain information for the Government of the Commonwealth and the Southwest Pacific Command. Capture would have meant torture and certain death.
—	Mariano Castañeda *	Philippine Army	Major General	Plaza Miranda, Manila	10 March 1947	1950	General Castañeda kicked away a grenade thrown on a platform at President Manuel Roxas, saving his life and those of his family and other higher ranking officials with him.
—	Conrado Yap †	Philippine Army	Captain	Yultong, South Korea	22-23 April 1951	1951	Captain Yap retrieved the body of Lieutenant Artiaga and those of three other enlisted men. He then proceeded to assault an enemy emplacement 300 yards away despite enemy fire until he fell dead from an enemy bullet.
	Jesús A. Villamor *	Philippine Air Force	Lieutenant Colonel	Japanese-occupied Philippines	27 December 1942 to November 1943	1954	Lieutenant Colonel Villamor volunteered to lead the first Allied Intelligence Bureau mission to the Philippines during World War II, notwithstanding that such a mission was fraught with difficulties and risks to his own life.
	Francisco Camacho Sr. †	Philippine Army	Master Sergeant	Calauan, Laguna	20 December 1955	1955	Master Sergeant Camacho led a mission that killed a notorious Hukbalahap leader. In the skirmish, one of the Huks managed to shoot back, hitting Camacho who died soon afterwards.
—	Weene Martillana *	Philippine Army	Corporal	Calauan, Laguna	20 December 1955	1955	Corporal Martillana and Master Sergeant Camacho posed as civilians and gained the confidence of a notorious Hukbalahap leader. They neutralized him and his bodyguards.
	Ferdinand Marcos *	Philippine Army	Third Lieutenant	Bataan	22-26 January 1942	1958	Marcos claimed to be the recipient of 300 war medals; controversial due to his contentious war history. Officially he was conferred the MoV for his "prevention of the possible decimation of withdrawing USAFFE troops in a 'suicidal action against overwhelming enemy forces'."
—	Miguel Pastolero †	Philippine Army	Staff Sergeant	Libacao, Capiz	26 October 1951	1964	Staff Sergeant Pastolero's military intelligence team infiltrated a Hukbalahap headquarters where their presence was detected. In the ensuing firefight a wounded Pastolero killed 8 communist fighters before succumbing to his injuries.
—	Bienvenido Fajemolin	Corporal	Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte 18 October 1977	3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 36th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division	1980	Living	"Although wounded, he rallied the demoralized and badly hit group defending the headquarters, reorganized the defensive positions, and evacuated the wounded and the dead to safe areas. He held the attack for five hours until the insurgents disengaged and withdrew from the scene, with 16 killed and 10 Garand rifles and one 12-gauge shotgun lost."
—	Hilario Estrella	First Lieutenant	Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur 1 December 1984	Charlie Company, 33rd Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Division	1987	Living	"Unfazed, First Lieutenant Estrella rallied his men and the fierce fire-fight lasted seven hours until the terrorists withdrew. At the scene of the encounter, they recovered 22 bodies of dead terrorists, including 3 commanders, 12 high-powered firearms, assorted ammunition and subversive documents."
—	Francisco Granfil	Sergeant	Tarragona, Davao Oriental 12 February 1988	Operational Team 1103, 11th Special Forces Company, Home Defense Group (Airborne)	1989	Living	"Despite his sensing the advance of the reinforcing rebels coming from the main body, he steadfastly stood his ground and fiercely fought with automatic fires and grenade launchers, while interchangeably operating the 60 millimeter mortar until the enemy withdrew, leaving behind 37 terrorists killed and several others wounded. This conspicuous and heroic act of Sergeant Granfil prevented the complete annihilation of the beleaguered troops, the saving of many lives and prevented the loss of government properties."
—	Robert Salvador	Private First Class	Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City 3 December 1989	—	1990	Living	Salvador was one of the soldiers defending Camp Aguinaldo during the 1989 Philippine coup attempt. When rebel armored personnel carriers rammed the camp's gate, Salvador fired on the vehicles with a 90mm recoilless rifle, killing several crewmen inside. One of those killed turned out to be Salvador's brother, Rogelio.
	Arturo B. Ortiz	Captain	Murcia, Negros Occidental 6 April 1990	606th Special Forces Company	1990	Living	"The two-hour gun battle resulted in 84 terrorists killed with 22 dead bodies counted, including 17 recovered on site, 8 captured, and several others wounded and missing as reported by the Negros Regional Party Committee."
—	Bartolome Vicente Bacarro	Second Lieutenant	Isabela 1991	6th CAFGU Active Auxillary Company, 21st Infantry Battalion	1991	Living	"He executed a systematic attack through proper maneuvers and strict adherence to fire discipline by firing only at sure enemy targets to conserve their ammunition and spare the civilians from being caught in the crossfire."
—	Romualdo Rubi	Corporal	Claver, Surigao del Norte 18 March 1991	1st Scout Ranger Regiment	1991	Living	Rubi single-handedly fought 100 New People's Army guerrillas, killing 26 after a three-hour firefight. He was armed with an M16 rifle with about 200 rounds of ammunition and two grenades.
—	Jose Bandong Jr.	Second Lieutenant	Mountain Province 10 April 1992	24th Infantry Battalion	1992	Killed in action	Bandong's platoon was overwhelmed by New People's Army guerrillas during a 9-hour firefight. Volunteering to stay behind while his men withdrew, Bandong's last call was for artillery to "Fire on my location." "By this display of heroism Second Lieutenant Jose Bandong Jr upheld the highest virtue of military leadership and professionalism, thus earning distinct credit for himself and the Armed Forces of the Philippines."
—	Roy Cuenca	Staff Sergeant	Tandag, Surigao del Sur 20 October 1991	CAFGU Active Auxiliary Salvacion Patrol Base, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division	1992	Living	"With his valiant and resolute chivalry and unnerving audacity, Staff Sergeant Cuenca repeatedly repulsed and subdued the enemy's continued attempts to overrun their detachment. Although outnumbered, Staff Sergeant Cuenca was able to hold his ground for almost three hours of heavy firefight with the enemy."
—	Cirilito Sobejana	Captain	Isabela, Basilan 13 January 1995	1st Scout Ranger Regiment	1996	Living	"He repeatedly maneuvered around, exposing himself to enemy fire to direct the battle and operate the radio."
—	Robert Edward Lucero	Captain	Carmen, Cotabato 1996	6th Scout Ranger Company	2000	Killed in action	"While defending the government's infrastructure project in the area, Lucero paid the ultimate sacrifice but showed the finest traditions of Filipino soldiery."
—	Herbert Dilag	Second Lieutenant	Basilan 30 April 2000	1st Scout Ranger Battalion	2000	Living	"Uncertain of what will happen to them, the members of the Squads, left their valuables to their supporting comrades to be further given to their loved ones, in anticipation of their deaths."
—	Claudio Forrosuelo	Sergeant	Matanog, Maguindanao 3 May 2000	8th Scout Ranger Company, 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion	2000	Killed in action	Forrosuelo volunteered to stay behind as a delaying force, inspiring five other soldiers to do the same in an act of self-sacrifice to allow the rest of his unit to re-position at a more advantageous location after being engaged in a firefight with 500-600 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that lasted four hours.
—	Lucio Curig	Staff Sergeant	Basilan 30 April 2000	1st Scout Ranger Battalion	2000	Living	Curig was awarded for his actions in the same operation in which his CO Herbert Dilag received his. "SSgt Curig and 13 other Rangers volunteered for and organized a "suicide squad" to execute the final assault. Thoroughly exhausted yet unmindful of losing their lives, they rushed towards the enemy's fortified defenses and carried out an intense bunker-to-bunker close (quarter) battle."
	Noel S. Buan	Lieutenant Colonel	Lantawan, Basilan 8 April 2004	1st Scout Ranger Battalion	2004	Living	"With boldness, innovative guerrilla techniques, and a resolve to accomplish the mission, he and his men were able to close in, and dealt with the enemies face to face. "... showed unfaltering will power which inspired his men to fight aggressively, eventually resulting in the successful neutralization of 7 terrorists."
—	Leopoldo Diokno	Staff Sergeant	Basilan 8 April 2004	1st Scout Ranger Battalion	2004	Living	"Diokno assisted Noel Buan in planning the operation against the Abu Sayyaf ... voluntarily risked his life above and beyond the call of duty by allowing himself to become part of the entrapment operation to accomplish the neutralization of Hamsiraji Sali and his group."
	Ian Pacquit	Private First Class	Zamboanga City 24 September 2013	3rd Scout Ranger Company	2014	Killed in action	"With the courage, dedication and sacrifice of Private First Class Ian Pacquit, further casualties were avoided and the neutralization of enemy firing positions greatly contributed to the clearing and capture of enemy strongholds."
	Rommel Sandoval	Captain	Marawi City 10 September 2017	11th Scout Ranger Company	2017	Killed in action	"Cpt. Sandoval distinguished himself in combat as he displayed extraordinary courage, bravery, sterling leadership and professionalism by offering the greatest sacrifice of giving his life to a fellow comrade, thereby keeping with the finest tradition of the Filipino soldiery."

Image	Name	Rank	Place and date of action	Unit	Year awarded	Status	Notes
	Nestor Acero	Private First Class	Jolo, Sulu 26-27 November 1972	7th Marine Company, Philippine Marine Corps	1983	Killed in action	"His gallant defense through ferocious fighting attracted heavy volume of enemy fire to concentrate on him, thus relieving the pressure on the withdrawing elements from incurring further casualty. When recovery teams were sent out after the savage battle, they found 30 or more dead outlaws in the periphery of the dead body of Private First Class Acero whose left arm was cradling the neck of Private First Class Buaya. This display of gallantry and heroism at the sacrifice of his beyond and above the call of duty distinguished Private First Class Acero as among the finest in the military service."
—	Custodio Parcon	Captain	Isabela, Basilan 7-15 May 1993	61 Marine Reconnaissance Company	1993	Living	"Through skillful direction of friendly fires and maneuvers, his men evaded detection and sowed confusion within enemy lines while dislodging Abu Sayyaf elements from each bunker in close quarter battle." "... he single-handedly maneuvered forward and delivered fatal burst of fire to the enemy gunner, making the last defense of the Abu Sayyaf group to collapse, and forcing the remaining enemies to scamper in different directions, bringing with them their dead and wounded. The capture of Camp Al Madinah and the neutralization of 46 Abu Sayyaf extremists greatly pressured the enemy to release Luis Anthony Biel III."
—	Tomas Campo Jr.	Sergeant	Munai, Lanao del Norte 11 April 2000	20th Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team-10	2000	Killed in action	"Just when it seemed that his task was done, the Platoon Commander was hit by enemy fire. Sergeant Campo rushed back to the forward position to attend to and evacuate the officer, exposing himself once again to the intense hostile gunfire. In the process, he was fatally hit by enemy bullets, dying right there at the combat scene. All the 11 Marines he attended to have survived. Only the angel of mercy himself lost his life so that others may live."
—	Lolinato To-ong	First Lieutenant	Matanog, Maguindanao 30 April 2000	52nd Marine Company, Force Reconnaissance Battalion	2000	Killed in action	"While providing fires, these courageous men were hit, unmindful of their wounds, maneuvered once more to another covered position and fired at the enemies until they were caught by the RPG blast which lifted their lifeless body momentarily from the ground. Their gallantry and act of heroism have greatly helped in extricating their wounded comrades thus minimizing casualties and preventing the possibility of total annihilation from the superior enemy forces."
—	Domingo Deluana	Sergeant	Matanog, Maguindanao 30 April 2000	9th Marine Battalion	2000	Killed in action	"While providing fires, these courageous men were hit, unmindful of their wounds, maneuvered once more to another covered position and fired at the enemies until they were caught by the RPG blast which lifted their lifeless body momentarily from the ground. Their gallantry and act of heroism have greatly helped in extricating their wounded comrades thus minimizing casualties and preventing the possibility of total annihilation from the superior enemy forces."
—	Ariel Querubin	Lieutenant Colonel	Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte 18-19 March 2000	Marine Battalion Landing Team-1	2001	Living	"... inspired courage in his men with his daring maneuvers, unmindful of his own safety, moving positions and drawing fire towards himself with the end of pinpointing where the enemy fire was coming from." "Under his inspiring leadership, his men fought ferociously forcing the enemy's last line of defense to collapse and sending them scampering to different directions along with their dead and wounded and leaving behind their vaunted rocket launchers and high powered firearms as well as documents of high intelligence value."
—	Herminigildo Yurong	Staff Sergeant	Matanog, Maguindanao 29 May 2000	Marine Battalion Landing Team-2	2001	Killed in action	"Under the hail of heavy enemy fire and relentless RPG attacks, he audaciously moved from one hasty cover to another across the line of fire, crawling, leapfrogging, delivering potent accurate counter-fire, and throwing grenades towards every enemy position. Alone in the advance position, he repulsed the enemy counterattack almost single-handedly. It was unfortunate, however, that in the last instance, an RPG round found its mark near his position. The blast wounded him fatally which caused his instantaneous death."
—	Laurence Narag Sr.	Corporal	Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte 3 April 2000	Team 1, 61st Marine Company, Force Reconnaissance Battalion	2001	Died from wounds	Narag, serving as radioman for his team during an operation, spied on a Moro rebel camp but was detected and shot at by enemy snipers. Wounded, he nevertheless radioed coordinates for artillery support and airstrikes. "An estimated 200 Moro fighters were then at the rebel camp. If not for Narag's efforts, the 18 other Marines in his team would have just fallen into a trap." "... he repeatedly rejected the plea of his other comrades that he be evacuated. With all the strength his dying body could ever muster, he gallantly fought back until the Commanding Officer of the unit himself dragged him towards the MEDEVAC vehicle."
—	Ernesto Layaguin	Corporal	Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte 3 April 2000	61st Marine Company	2001	Killed in action	"... Corporal Layaguin braved all odds, without regard for his own safety, rushed forward to save the wounded Corporal Narag in order to extricate the latter to the rear position. He later on shielded Corporal Narag with his own body to secure the latter... In the process, he was hit by a sniper's bullet in the body. In spite of the wound sustained, he still managed to extricate Corporal Narag... unfortunately, a second sniper's bullet found its mark on his forehead that killed him instantaneously. He tried to save the life of a fellow Marine, never leaving him at the expense of his own life."

Philippine Air Force

Image	Name	Rank	Place and date of action	Unit	Year awarded	Status	Notes
—	Danilo Atienza	Major	Sangley Air Station 1 December 1989	6th Tactical Fighter Squadron	1990	Killed in action	Major Atienza led a trio of Northrop F-5 fighter aircraft that attacked the Sangley Air Station during the 1989 Philippine coup attempt resulting in the destruction of rebel air assets. However, Atienza failed to pull out during his last bombing run and crashed. Sangley Air Station was later renamed in his honor.
—	Ludegario Bactol	A2C	Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City December 1989	—	1990	Deceased	Bactol was an airman defending Camp Aguinaldo during the 1989 Philippine coup attempt. He fired on the leading rebel LVT-6 armored fighting vehicle with a 90mm recoilless rifle as the Reform the Armed Forces Movement rebels attempted to enter the base, preventing the following military vehicles from pushing through the gate.

Image	Name	Rank	Place and date of action	Unit	Year awarded	Status	Notes
	Desiderio Suson	Technical Sergeant	Gamay, Northern Samar 31 October 1980	Philippine Constabulary	1981	Deceased	"Surrounded on all sides and with no way to escape, then Sergeant Suson ordered his men to make every shot count by aiming accurately, and to hold their ground at all cost. Sensing his men were momentarily paralyzed because of shock, he went leapfrogging from one foxhole to another to direct their fire. Despite the blood oozing from his wounds, he never lost composure."
	Isaias Silvestre Jr.	Master Sergeant	Lupon, Davao Oriental 14 May 1985	433rd Philippine Constabulary Company	1985	Living	"Although outnumbered 8 to 1, the beleaguered troops fought with intense ferocity, while their leader, with his exceptional marksmanship, fatally shot one by one the other terrorists as they crawled towards the patrol base. Although wounded, he accounted for six terrorists including Commander Mortar, the leader of the terrorists whom he shot in the forehead at the time when the subversive terrorist leader was calling on the troopers through a megaphone to surrender."
	Jacinto Moreno	Sergeant	Maslog, Eastern Samar 23 May 1985	Maslog Patrol Base	1986	Living	"... gallantly fought and successfully defended the patrol base with only six military men and nine members of the Civilian Defense Forces against the attack of an overwhelming number of superior enemy..."