Complex sentence: The Philippines is a rare example of having orders and decorations that are considered to be of equal rank to each other; this is a reflection of the particular circumstances surrounding the establishment of the various awards, each of which has its own purpose.
Split into simpler sentences: The Philippines is a rare example of having orders and decorations that are considered of equal rank. This is a reflection of the particular circumstances surrounding the establishment of the various awards, each with its own purpose.