The Scout Oath

On my honor,I will do my best,to do my duty to God and my country,the Republic of the Philippines,and to obey the
Scout Law,to help other people at all times,to keep myself physically strong,mentally awake and morally straight.-
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Ang Panunumpa NgScout

Sa ngalan ng aking dangalay gagawin ko ang buong makakaya;Upang tumupad sa aking tungkulin sa Diyos
at saaking Bayan,ang Republika ng Pilipinasat sumunod sa Batas ng Scout;Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahat ng
pagkakataon;Pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan,gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.
The Scout OathExplained

On My Honor
Honor is your most precious and sacred possession inlife. It includes your good name, your integrity andgood
reputation. When you commit yourself to theScout Oath, you promise to live by its precepts inorder to give meaning
and idealism to your way oflife.
I Will Do My Best
In everything you do, you promise to do the best youcan. If anything worth doing is worth doing at all, it isworth
doing well. Doing your best is your personalchallenge. Always strive to do your best in everythingyou do.
To Do My Duty to God and My Country
We, who belong to the Scout Movement believe inGod. We may not all worship Him in the same way, but we are
one in our faith and belief that He is theSupreme Being, our Lord and Master. To do your dutyto God, you must
worship Him and follow Histeachings according to your own religious beliefs. Youwill find happiness in life if you
faithfully do yourduty to God.
The Republic of the Philippines
Our country, the Philippines deserves our full love anddedication. The pages of our history are brightened
byoutstanding deeds of self-sacrifice and love of countryof great Filipinos like Jose Rizal, Marcelo H.
DelPilar, Apolinario Mabini, Lapu-lapu, AndresBonifacio. Fr. Jose Burgos, Jose Abad Santos,Graciano Lopez
Jaena, Sultan Kudarat, Ninoy Aquinoand others. They sacrificed their fortunes, their future,even their very lives

so that our country wouldcontinue to exist in freedom and dignity. We do ourduty to our country by being good
citizens, byfollowing the laws of the land, by living up to itsnoble traditions and the culture of our people and
bycontributing to the building and development of ournations.
And To Obey the Scout Law
In trying to live up to the Scout Oath

you will needthe Scout Law to guide you. The twelve points of theScout Law are our norm of conduct as we travel
alongthe Scouting trail through life. Thus you are asked tocommit yourself to the Scout Oath and Law as yourway of
life.
To Help Other People At All Times
One reason why Scouting has flourished in thiscountry is because it has received the willing supportof the public.
Scouting merits this support becauseScouts have demonstrated that they are usefulmembers of society. This is
evident when Scouts perform rescue work in cases of disaster

fires,earthquakes, typhoons and floods. During emergenciesanywhere, Scouts are always among the first
tovolunteer for service and perform tasks whichordinarily belong to adults. In normal times, Scoutshave shown that
they are ready to participate and eveninitiate community and service projects that benefit

the community. The spirit of service is in the heart ofall true Scouts.
To Keep Myself Physically Strong
By now, you will have learned certain rules of healthand hygiene in school which if observed will help youlive a
healthy and happy life. Sound minds dwell insound bodies. If you want to have an alert mind and bealways ready to
serve others, you must keep yourself physically healthy and strong.
Mentally Awake
Being mentally awake reflects mental alertness andmental health. It is not enough that a Scout is physically healthy;
he must be mentally awake too.His reflexes, his responses, his movements mustalways be ready to respond to
his needs and the needsof the situation.
And Morally Straight
A Scout must be a model of moral uprightness. Hisnorm of conduct must be beyond reproach. Histhoughts, words
and deeds should always reflect hishigh ideals and sound moral values.
Sense of Honor

The first point of the Law, namely, a Scouts honor is to be

trusted (A Scout is Trustworthy),is one on which the whole of the
Scouts future behavior and discipline hangs. The Scout is
expected to be straight. So it would be very carefully explained,as a first step, by the Troop Leader to his boys
before taking theScout Oath.

The investiture of the Scout is purposely made intosomething of a ceremony, since a little ritual of thatkind, if
carried out with strict solemnity, impresses the boy; considering the great importance of the occasion,it is only right
that he should be impressed as much as possible. Then it is of great importance that the Scoutshould periodically
renew his knowledge of the Law.Boys are apt to be forgetful, and it should never beallowed that a boy who has
made his solemn promiseto carry out the Scout Law should, at any time, not beable to say what the Law is.Once the
Scout understands what his honor is and has, by his initiation, been put upon his honor, the TroopLeader must
entirely trust him to do things. You mustshow him by your action that you consider him aresponsible person. Give
him charge of something,whether temporary or permanent, and expect him to
carry out his charge faithfully. Dont keep prying to
see how he does it. Let him do it his own way, let himcome a howler over if it need be, but in any case leavehim
alone and trust him to do his best. Trust should bethe basis of all moral training.Giving responsibility is the key to
success with boys,especially with the rowdiest and most difficult boys.The object of the Patrol System is mainly to
give realresponsibility to as many of the boys as possible witha view to developing their character. If the troopleader
gives his Patrol Leader real power, expects agreat deal from him, and leaves him a free hand incarrying out his
work, he will have done more for the
boys character expansion than any amount of school
-training could ever do.
The Scout Law

A Scout is

TRUSTWORTHY

LOYAL

HELPFUL

FRIENDLY

COURTEOUS

KIND
OBEDIENT

CHEERFUL

THRIFTY

BRAVE

CLEAN

REVERENT
The Scout LawExplained

A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. Hekeeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code ofconduct. People can always depend on
him.
A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family,friends. Scout Leaders, school, nation, and worldcommunity.
A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others withoutexpecting payment or
reward.
A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others.

He respects those with ideas and customs that aredifferent from his own.
A Scout is Courteous
. A Scout is polite to everyoneregardless of age or position. He knows that goodmanners make it easier for people
to get alongtogether.
A Scout is Kind.
A Scout understands there isstrength in being gentle. He treats others as he wantsto be treated. He does not harm
nor kill any livingcreature needlessly but will strive to save and protectall harmless life.
A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of hisfamily, school and troop. He obeys the laws of hiscommunity and country. If he
thinks these rules andlaws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in anorderly manner rather than disobey them.
A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright sideof life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. Hetries to make others happy.
A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his way andto help others. He saves for the future. He protects andconserves natural
resources. He carefully uses his timeand property.
A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger even if heis afraid. He has the courage to stand for what hethinks is right even if others
laugh at him or threatenhim.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and mindfit and clean. He goes around with those who believein living by these same
ideals. He helps keep his homeand community clean.
A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward God.He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
Paliwanag sa Batas ng Scout

Ang Scout ay Mapagkakatiwalaan.

 Ang Scout aynagsasabi ng katotohanan. Tumutupad siya sakanyang mga pangako. Ang pagiging matapat aybahagi
ng kanyang pag-uugali. Siya ay maasahan ngibang tao.

Ang Scout ay Matapat.

Ang Scout ay matapat sakanyang pamilya, mga kaibigan, mga pinuno saScouting, sa paaralan at sa bayan.

Ang Scout ay Matulungin.

Ang scout ay may kalinga sa ibang tao. Nagsisikap siyang makatulong sa iba nahindi naghihintay ng kabayaran o
pabuya.

Ang Scout ay Mapagkaibigan.

Ang Scout ay kaibiganng lahat. Itinuturing niyang kapatid ang kanyang mgakapwa Scout. Sinisikap niyang
umunawa sa iba. Iginagalang niya ang mga paniniwala at kaugalian ngibang tao na naiiba sa kanya.

Ang Scout ay Magalang.

Ang Scout ay magalang sa sinuman ano pa man ang gulang nito o katayuan. Alam niya na ang mabuting pag-
uugali ay daan samagandang pagkakasunduan ng mga tao.

Ang Scout ay Mabait.

Ang Scout ay nakakaunawa namay angking lakas ang pagiging mabait. Itinuturingniya ang iba gaya ng gusto
nitong pagturing ng iba sakanya. Hindi siya nanakit o namiminsala ng mgahayop at iba pang bagay na walang
kadahilanan at sinisikap niyang ito ay mapangalagaan.

Ang Scout ay Masunurin.

Ang Scout ay sumusunod sa mga alituntunin ng kanyang pamilya, paaralan attropa. Sumusunod siya sa mga batas
ng kanyang pamayanan at bayan. Kung inaakala niyang may mgaalituntuning hindi tama, sinusunod niya itoat
hindi sinusuway ngunit sinisikap niyang mabago iyon samatiwasay na pamamaraan.

Ang Scout ay Masaya.

Ang Scout ay nagsisikaptumingin sa maaliwalas na bahagi ng buhay. Masayaniyang ginagampanan ang mga
naiatang sa kanyangmga tungkulin. Sinisikap niyang makapagbigay nglugod sa iba.

Ang Scout ay Matipid.

Ang Scout ay gumagawaupang matustusan ang kayang sarili at upangmakatulong sa iba. Nagiimpok siya para
sahinaharap. Pinapangalagaan niya at ginagamit ngwasto ang mga likas na yaman. Maingat siya sa paggamit ng
kanyang panahon at ariarian.

Ang Scout ay Matapang.

Ang Scout ay may lakas ngloob na humarap sa panganib kahit may taglay siyang pangamba. Siya ay naninindigan
sa mga inaakalaniyang tama at matuwid sa kabila ng tudyo o pananakot ng iba.

Ang Scout ay Malinis.

Ang Scout ay pinapanatilingmalinis ang kanyang katawan at kaisipan. Siya ay sumasama sa mga taong may ganito
ring panuntunan.Tumutulong siya sa pagpapanatiling malinis ngkanyang tahanan at pamayanan.

Ang Scout ay Maka-Diyos.

Ang Scout ay mapitagan sa Diyos. Tinutupad niya ang kanyang mga tungkulinng kanyang pananampalataya.
Iginagalang niya ang paniniwala ng iba sa kanilang pananampalataya.

the tree stand for gentleness of character of a Filipinoin his relationship and for the firmness by which hestands in
order to uphold what is right, just,and true.In response to environmental preservation efforts, BSPuses recycled,
plastic bold cast (PBC) materials in itscarabao slide.
How to Wear the Neckerchief
First, roll the long edge upon over itself evenly inseveral flat folds leaving about 6 inches form the apexof the
neckerchief. The place it high around the neckand draw the neckerchief slide up over the ends andadjust to fit
snugly. The slide is one first distance fromthe chin. Fix the two ends of your neckerchief belowth slide in even rolls.
Etymology of words

Uniform

A distinctive set of clothes worn to identifysomeb

odys occupation, affiliation,or status

A single outfit of identifying clothes

A particular style or other feature thatidentifies somebody as a member of a certaingroup.

Insignia

A badge of authority or membership of a group

An identifying mark or sign

A distinguishing mark of authority, office, orhouse, e.g. badge, emblem (insignia or loyalty)
Badge

A small distinctively shaped or marked pieceof fabric, metal, or plastic worn on clothing asa sign of rank,
membership, or achievement.

A characteristic or identifying mark of a particular quality or of a particular person.

Patch

A cloth badge sewn onto clothing asidentification, a sign of rank, or tocommemorate something.

An ornament, badge or tab of cloth sewed on agarment

Strip

A long narrow piece of embroidered materialsewn into the uniform, e.g. shoulder strips,woodbadge strip.
Ribbon

A small piece of embroidered cloth striprepresenting an award. It is placed above thename cloth.
BSP Pin

A piece of solid material (as wood or metal)used especially to mark distinction ofmembership in the Boy Scouts
of thePhilippines.
HISTORY
In 1917, there were troops organized by AmericanArmy and Navy families in various parts of thePhilippines. These
were registered directly with theGirl Scouts of America. The organization of thesetroops led to more lone troops
such as the Rose Troopin Davao in 1918, in Capiz in 1926, and the Mt.Province in 1928. Several of these
troops wereorganized by missionaries.The Movement was formally founded by JosefaLlanes Escoda, wartime
heroine, through the initiativeof the Boy Scouts of the Philippines who sent her tothe United States of America in
1939 to take up GirlScouting courses. She also observed Guiding inEurope and visited the World Bureau in
England.1940'sOn May 26, 1940, the GSP was chartered underCommonwealth Act No. 542 during the
administrationof President Manuel L. Quezon.The GSP was not even two years old when World WarII broke out. It
had to stop its formal operations, butvowed to continue its service to a nation in travail.Helena Z Benitez, Chairman
of the first GSP CentralCom
mittee, recalled the war years: As Chairman of
the emergency Volunteers Social Aid Committee(VSAC), together with some GSP Central Committeemembers, the
Chaplains/Aides and Junior LeaguePresidents, we worked closely with Tony and Josefa inthe grim and critical
mission of bringing succor andrelief to Death March prisoners in San Fernando andCapas. This brief episode in the
life of the GSP
Founder must not be overlooked nor left untold. The
wartime services rendered by women leaders andvolunteers under Mrs. Escoda included the following:conveying
the messages of families to the war prisoners; compilation of names and addresses ofFilipino prisoners-of-war who
were confined at Camp
ODonnel in Capas, Tarlac; collection of foodstuffs,
medicines, used clothing, old leather shoes and evencoconut shells for plates; housing and feeding thestranded
students in Manila, and later, when thesituation got worse in the city, Josefa and herformidable teams of volunteers
came up withcommunity kitchens in different districts, serving riceand mongo and other cooked foods to the poor,
hungryand jobless residents of Manila.Eventually, the heroic underground work of Mrs.Escoda angered the Japanese
Kempetai MilitaryPolice. She was arrested together with her husbandand both of them were thrown into the
dreadeddungeons of Fort Santiago, the infamous prison duringthe Japanese occupation.In 1946 the GSP was
admitted as a tenderfoot memberof the World Association of Girl Guides and GirlScouts (WAGGGS). It was given
the status of fullmembership in 1948.1950-1968

The GSP has the distinction and privilege of hostingvarious international gatherings among which were theRegional
Centenary World Camp in 1957, the AsianTrainers Conference in 1961, the InternationalHeritage Camp in 1966, the
WAGGGS

sponsoredPublic Relations

Finance Seminar in 1971 whichwas participated in by 13 nations, and the 31st WorldConference of WAGGGS in
2002. In turn, the GSPhas also been represented at all World Conferences ofthe World Association, various world
trainingconferences, international camps and girl-levelgatherings, among others.In 1965, to celebrate the Silver
Jubilee of theMovement in the country, special events and service projects were calendared year round. The World
ChiefGuide, Lady Olave Baden Powell, took the salute ofmore than five thousand Girl Scouts at the
Pasasalamat held at the Luneta Park, a fitting close
to the year-long celebration. The GSP was presentedthe Walter Donald Ross Trophy Award in 1965 for
theoutstanding service project rendered to the children ofevacuees who were victims of the eruption
of TaalVolcano.After several years of study, evaluation and research,the program of the Girl Scouts of the
Philippines wasrevised in 1968. The revision was approved at the 11th National Convention. Full implementation of
therevised program ensued. It was called the NineProgram Emphases (9E).1970'sOn June 2, 1975, Presidential
Decree 720 was signed,authorizing the restructuring of the GSP. On March17, 1976, the new GSP Constitution and
By-Lawswere ratified and confirmed.1990'sIn 1990, GSP celebrated its 50th year. Girl Scouts allover the country
centered their activities, services, and projects on the Golden Opportunities along sixconcerns, namely:
Environment, Economic Self-Sufficiency, Family Life, Our Heritage, Preparednessand International
Understanding.In the same year, Mrs. Teresita Bermudez Choa waselected member of the WAGGGS
World Committee

a first for a Filipino. Another first in July 1993

was the appointment of Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go asChairman of the Asia Pacific Committee of theWAGGGS.

In 1990, a Task Force, composed of experienced GirlScouts, trainers, leaders, professional staff andconsultants
started to work on a new program calledthe 8-POINT CHALLENGE (8-PC) which will helpthe Filipino girls and
young women cope with the fastchanges that surround her in this age of technology.While the basic cherished
values contained in herPromise and Law make the foundation of this 8-PointChallenge, activities in the new
program will equipher with the knowledge and skills she needs to makeher truly the person that makes the
difference in herhome, country and the world community.In 1991, the 16th National Council Conventionapproved
the concept of the revised program. After theapproval of the concept, Task Forces fleshed out theconcept and their
output was pilot-tested in 1992. Thenew program was launched for full implementation onSeptember 1993 at the
Concepcion R. Gonzalez National Program and Training Center in Novaliches,Quezon City.In 1996 during the 29th
World Conference of theWAGGGS in Nova Scotia, Canada, Mrs. Choa waselected as Vice-Chair of the World
Board (formerlyWorld Committee) and Dr. Go was re-appointed Chairof the Asia Pacific Committee of the
WAGGGS.Dr. Go was elected to the World Board in 1999 and in2002 was elected 2nd Vice-Chairman of the
WorldBoard, during the 31st World Conference held inManila.2000-presentIn 2001, Dr. Cristina Lim Yuson was
elected memberof the Asia Pacific Committee and was subsequentlyelected Chairman in 2004.At the Asia Pacific
Committee meeting in Hongkongin May 2004 two members of the GSP Central Boardreceived recognition. Dr.
Kathryn Uy Roa, receivedthe Young Woman of the Region Award and Dr.Estefania Aldaba Lim, the Woman of
OutstandingAchievement Award.Through the years, the GSP continues to pursuevigorously its character building
and youthdevelopment programs and is actively contributing tothe economic thrust of the country as part of the
Movements commitment to nation
-building.
What is Girl Scouting?

Girl Scouting is a worldwide movement that provides girls and young women, aged 4 to 21years, a non-formal
progressive educational program based on spiritual values and the idealof service.

The Movement is open to persons of diversecreeds and races and cuts across social barriers.
Membership is voluntary. The Movement isnon-political but any member as an activecitizen, may take a
stand/action on politicaland legislative matters. It is independent andnon-governmental but it participates in
nation- building through cooperation with the home,school, church, government units and otheragencies.

While girls are the focus of the Movement,adult volunteers also enjoy many stimulatingopportunities. These adults
hold ultimateresponsibility for the Movement.

Self-training through enriching experiences inGirl Scouting influences girls and youngwomen into becoming
responsible, decisive,useful, respected and acknowledged citizens ina changing world.

The New GSP Logo

MissionTo help girls and young women realize theideals of womanhood and prepare themselvesfor their
responsibilities in the home, the nationand the world community.

VisionThe Filipino girl and young woman who are progressive, dynamic, proactive, patriotic andGod-loving.

The Girl Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will do my dutyTo God and my country.To help other people at all timesAnd
to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout Law

A Girl Scouts honor is
to be trusted.A Girl Scout is loyal.A Girl Scout is helpful.A Girl Scout is a friend to all and a sister toevery other
Girl Scout.A Girl Scout is courteous.A Girl Scout respects living things.A Girl Scout is disciplined.A Girl Scout is
self-reliant.A Girl Scout is thrifty.A Girl Scout is clean in thought, word anddee