Music Room, Malacañang 14 October 2013 President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu Katangiang Pilak (Grand Cross, Silver Distinction) to outgoing United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. in recognition of his invaluable contributions in deepening the relations between the Philippines and the United continue reading : Farewell Call of U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas