THREE senators filed a resolution seeking to establish the Philippine Senate Medal of Honor award in recognition of outstanding athletes, uniformed personnel, scientists, and exceptional individuals or institutions for their extraordinary service and invaluable contribution to nation-building.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senators Juan Edgardo Angara and Francis Tolentino said that the resolution aims to nurture the core values of excellence, integrity, patriotism, nationalism, and hard work.

The Philippine Senate has consistently recognized and commended Filipinos who excelled in their field of expertise and, through their own actions and example, served as a symbol of hope to the nation.

The recognition by the Senate will be given to those individuals or institutions that will give honor in various fields of expertise such as sports, military and defense, law enforcement, science and technology, education, humanitarian, and journalism.

The award can be compared to the Congressional Gold Medal of the United States Congress, the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.

Tolentino noted that the Senate Medal of Honor awaits Filipino athletes competing in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo who will win medals , be they gold, silver, or bronze.