Boy Scouts

of the
Philippines

Ideals of Scouting
 VISION 2025
Foremost in preparing the youth to become
agents of change in communities, guided
by the Scout Oath and Law.

MISSION
To help the youth develop values and
acquire competencies to become
responsible citizens and capable leaders
anchored on the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Slogan
“Once a Scout, Always a Scout”

Scout Motto
“Laging Handa.”
 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.

Scout Law
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
 ANG PANUNUMPA NG SCOUT
Sa ngalan ng aking dangal
ay gagawín ko ang buóng makakaya;
Upang tumupád sa aking tungkulin sa Diyós at
sa aking Bayan,
ang Republiká ng Pilipinas
at sumunód sa Batás ng Iskawt;
Tumulong sa ibáng tao sa lahát ng
pagkakataón;
Pamalagiing malakás ang aking katawán,
gisíng ang isipan at marangál ang asal.

ANG BATAS NG SCOUT

Mapagkakatiwalaan
Matapat
Matulungin
Mapagkaibigan
Magalang
Mabait
Masunurin
Masaya
Matipid
Matapang
Malinis
Maka-Diyos
THE SENIOR
SCOUT CODE

I will live the Scout Oath and Law and the

Senior Scout Motto and Slogan.
I will be familiar with the Constitution of the
Philippines, especially my rights and
obligations as a Filipino citizen.
I will share in the responsibilities of my
home, school, church, neighborhood,
community and country.
I will deal fairly and kindly with my fellowmen
in the spirit of the Scout Law.
I will work to preserve our Filipino heritage,
aware that the privileges
I enjoy were won by hard work, sacrifice, and
the faith of our forefathers.
I will do everything in my power to pass on a
better Philippines to the next generation.
The
Scout Badge

The Scout Badge is composed of the trefoil (used as the badge of rank of
Tenderfoot Scouts) and the scroll with a simple over hand knot attached to it
(used as the badge of rank of Second Class Scouts). The Scout Badge itself
is used as the badge of rank of First Class Scouts.
The trefoil, which is the main part of the Scout Badge, is the three-pointed
portion. Each point represents one of the three points of the Scout Oath: 1)
Duty to God and Country, 2) Duty to Others, and 3) Duty to Self.
The single band joining the three points of the trefoil symbolizes Unity and
Universal Brotherhood. 17 The three stars symbolize the ideals of Faith,
Truth, and Knowledge, the foundations of Scout citizenship. They represent
the three geographical divisions of our country: Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao. They also signify the stars under which we sleep or hike during
camping.
The scroll with the Scout motto is turned up at its end like the mouth of a
smiling Scout, a symbolic reminder to us of the eight points of our Law. A
Scout is Cheerful. It tells us to be generous with our smile whenever we wear
the Badge.
The Sun represents liberty and freedom.
The eight rays of the sun represent the first eight provinces that fought for
freedom against bondage. This should ever remind us that service as Scouts
includes service to our country.
Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Tarlac, and
Batangas
The rope with a simple overhand knot attached to the bottom of the scroll is
a reminder that a Scout does a Good Turn to someone every day, the slogan
being – Do a good turn daily.
History of the Badge If you are familiar with
the mariners' compass, you will probably
notice that our Badge resembles the sign of
the north in a compass. It is also similar to
the French fleur-de-lis (lily flower or iris
flower). But we might say that our Badge
owes its origin to the compass. For countless
centuries, the compass has been an
indispensable companion of the traveler, the
navigator, the explorer. The Chinese claim
its use as early as 2634 B.C., although it was
first used by them at sea only in 300 A.D.
Marco Polo, the celebrated Venetian, enjoys
the distinction of introducing the compass to
Europe on his return from Cathay at the
close of the thirteenth century. From
generation to generation, the compass was
handed down through all classes of
pioneers, travelers, woodsmen, and
explorers. The North, to them, was the true
guide when traveling. The point of the North
thus became a significant emblem. The
Scout Badge, therefore, patterned after the
point of the North, should mean much to all
Scouts.
The Badge uses the arrowhead surrounded by a
rope in a circle, with the ends joined by a reef
knot to symbolize unity and brotherhood
throughout the Scout Movement. The
arrowhead and rope are white (symbolizing
purity) on a background of purple denoting
leadership and helping other people. The three
tips of the emblem represent the main points of
the Scout Promise while the two five pointed
stars, the original ten points of the Scout Law.
So, the emblem helps remind a Scout that
he/she is to be true and reliable as a compass in
keeping the Scouting ideals and in showing the
way to others.
In the first edition of ‘Scouting for Boys’,
published in 1908, Robert Baden-Powell
referred to the Scout’s Badge as an arrow
head.
He said: ‘The Scout’s badge is the arrow
head, which shows the north on a map or on
the compass. It’s the badge of the scout in
the Army because he shows the way: so, to
a peace Scout shows the way in doing his
duty and helping others.’
Following criticisms that the symbol was too
militaristic, Baden-Powell renamed the
symbol after the heraldic fleur-de-lis, a
stylized lily symbolic of peace and purity.
Baden-Powell further explained:
‘The Scout’s badge was originally adapted
from the North point of the compass,
signifying that a Scout was able to point the
way as truly as the needle of a compass.’
In the early days of Scouts, this badge was
looked upon with suspicion by anti-militarist
societies. One of these tarred us with being
a war-like association, because our badge
was a spearhead – or arrowhead – meaning
aggression and bloodshed.
In reply to the cable on the subject I wrote –
“The crest of the Scouts is fleur-de-lis, or lily, the
emblem of purity and peace."
Meaning and Parts of
Senior Scout Emblem

1. The 2 S figure represents “Senior

Scouting section"
2. The white color between S figure
represents “Journey to good Citizenship"
3. The yellow color represents “Golden
Values"
4. The Scout Badge represents
“Brotherhood"
What Does the Uniform Mean First of all, the Uniform
makes you feel that you are a member of our Movement
and that you belong to a world-wide brotherhood of boys
numbering millions. Everywhere you go, if you wear the
Scout Uniform, you will find Scout friends. It will make you
feel comfortable and at ease.
Secondly, whenever and wherever you wear the Uniform, it
proclaims you as a boy of character. Our Scout Oath, our
Law, our Daily Good Turn habit, and all the ideals of our
Movement, are symbolized by the Uniform. If you are to
wear it, therefore, be sure to wear it with honor.
Thirdly, the Scout Uniform stands for preparedness. When
an accident occurs in a street where a Boy Scout walks in
Uniform, the public expects him to render assistance. If
there is profuse bleeding, the Scout is expected to stop it.
Unless of course a physician happens to be present. If and
when a physician does come the Boy Scout is expected to
render other services, like controlling crowds, transmitting
messages to the hospital, or helping to transport the victim.
Why is it that Boy Scouts are expected to do these things?
Because service is synonymous with Scouting, “Laging
Handa” is the Scout Motto. Any boy who wears the Scout
Uniform should endeavor to make himself always prepared
and ready for service. Fourthly, the Uniform is a symbol of
democracy.
In Scouting, boys stand shoulder to shoulder, regardless of
social standing. The son of a governor or that of a wealthy
man becomes the equal of a clerk's or janitor's son in
Scouting. Both are pledge to give the same service; both
are sworn to the same Oath and Law; both wear the same
Uniform. Poverty or social position is no hindrance to the
acquisition of advancement badges and insignias of honor.
And lastly, the Uniform stands for outdoor life. The color and
design of the shirt, the pants, the neckerchief, the stockings,
the shoes, and the hat, are suggestive of the out-of- doors.
It blends beautifully with the color of the forest. Comfortable
short pants, the V-necked and short-sleeved shirt, afford
freedom of movement and ease of motion. It is just the type
of uniform an outdoorsman will want to wear.
Furthermore, the many features of openness in the Uniform
point to Scouts' honesty and trustworthiness. The open
neck, the shorts and the short-sleeved shirt personify the
spirit of a true Scout always open and on the level, ever
honest and ever deserving of trust.

Wearing the Uniform Remember just as

there is only one kind of Scout Uniform, there
is also only one way of wearing it – the
CORRECT WAY!
Wear the Scout Uniform with such badges
and insignia as are especially designated:
1) In all activities of your Patrol and Troop
meetings, hikes, camps, rallies, scoutcraft,
demonstrations, etc.
2) At special church services for Scouts.
3) When appearing for advancement before
a board of review or a court of honor.
4) At appropriate times during Scouting
Month (October).
5) When prescribed for special Scouting
service or service activities.
Necker Folds 6-7
6-represnts the 12 (6+6) points of scout law
7-represents the 7 founders of Philippine
Scouting Joseph Stevenot, Arsenio Luz, Carlos
Romulo, Vicente Lim, Manuel Camus, Jorge
Vargas, and Gabriel Daza

Neckerchiefs are a representation of your troop's

honor and, by extension, your own honor. Letting
your neckerchief be dirty would mean you're
dishonoring your troop (unless it were being
used in an emergency first aid situation).

Our Carabao Slide The wooden carabao head

as slide is the SYMBOL OF HARDWORK,
HUMILITY, PERSEVERANCE, AND
STRENGHT
The earliest documented Scout troop
in Philippine history was the
Lorillard Spencer Troop. The troop
was organized by a United States
Navy 2nd Lieutenant by the name of
Sherman Kaiser on November 15,
1914, in Zamboanga and was
composed of 26 young Muslim boys.
This troop was named Lorillard
Spencer in honor of Mrs. Spencer’s
son, who was a Boy Scout.

On October 31, 1936, the Boy Scouts

of the Philippines were officially
chartered under the Commonwealth
of the Philippines Act No. 111. The
founding BSP President and Chief
Scout were Josephus Stevenot.

On January 01, 1938, the

inauguration of the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines was held in front of the
Legislative Building in Manila, with
Exequiel Villacorta taking over as
Chief Scout Executive, equivalent to
the position of today’s Secretary
General.
Several years after Commonwealth
Act. No. 111, with its subsequent
amendments under Presidential
Decree No. 460 and Republic Act No.
7278, (An Act amending Commonwealth
Act No. 111, as amended by Presidential
Decree No. 460, entitled “An Act to
Create a Public Corporation to be Known
as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and
to Define its Powers and Purposes,” by
strengthening the volunteer and
democratic character of the Boy Scouts
of the Philippines and for other
purposes.) Approved March 24, 1992.

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines

continues to strive in pursuing its
mission – to inculcate in our Scouts
love of God, country and fellowmen;
to prepare the youth for responsible
leadership; and to contribute to
nation-building according to the
ideals, principles and programs of
Scouting.
Citizenship in the Community
Merit Badge
Local History-BATTLE OF ISING
Battle of Ising / Carmen, Davao Del Norte
Local Hero- Maj. Saturnino R. Silva Sr

As a part of the X Corps Mindanao operations, the

130th Infantry of the 107th Division under Maj.
Saturnino R. Silva Sr., attacked the Japanese first line
of defense and stopped the enemy from occupying
northern Davao and Agusan. Their prolonged battle
prevented the Japanese from escaping through
Davao-Agusan Road. This forced the Imperial Army to
retreat to the hills which later on hastened the
liberation of Mindanao from the Japanese Forces.
The troops from the 107th Division of 10th MD were
directed to block Highway #1 in the Ising-Tagum River
area to contain enemy forces withdrawing before the
19th Infantry’s drive north from Davao. The 19th
Infantry began their movement from Davao northeast
on Highway #1 towards Ising to make contact with
the guerrilla forces operating in that area. The
distance of about twenty-four miles to Ising was
covered in seven days, against scattered enemy
delaying actions and a profusion of mines and aerial
bombs emplaced as land mines. Despite the
numerous encounters with the enemy forces trying to
break through, the attacks were repelled and the
mission was successfully accomplished.
In Africa, warriors once fought with
spears and they used their left hand
for holding a shield to protect them. If
they met a friend, they didn’t need
protection so they extended their left
hand to show trust and to offer
friendship.
Folding the Philippine Flag After
lowering the Flag, it should be
folded as shown in the
illustration below.
There is no other way to fold it.
Boy Scouting Advancement Requirements

Membership Badge Requirements

1) Sing the Pambansang Awit and recite the Panunumpa Ng Katapatan Sa
Watawat.
2) Recite the Scout Oath and Law, Scout Motto, and Slogan.
3) Demonstrate how to execute the Scout Sign, Scout Salute, and Scout Handshake.
4) Describe the Scout Badge.
5) Earn and save enough money to pay your registration fee.
6) Appear before your Troop in an investiture ceremony and commit yourself to
the Scout Oath and Law.
Tenderfoot Rank Requirements
1) Explain the following: Scout Oath and Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, Scout
Sign, Scout Salute, Scout Handshake, and the Scout Badge.
2) Attend regular religious services with the members of your family.
3) Explain the symbolism in the Philippine Flag. Draw the Evolution of the Philippine
Flag.
4) Identify your boy and adult leaders in the Patrol and Troop and explain their
duties and responsibilities.
5) Earn the equivalent of one-half-day's wage.
6) Tell rules at home that you need to know.
7) Wash and iron your underwear and stockings.
8) Plant and care for at least one tree.
9) Enumerate personal health rules that you should observe. Plan a balanced diet
for one week.277 10) Inspect your home for safety hazards and report to your
Troop what you did to correct them.
1l) Demonstrate First Aid for the following: cuts and scratches, bruises, first degree
burns and scalds, insect bites and stings, nose bleeding, pain, fainting, and
headache. Demonstrate how to use the neckerchief as triangular and a cravat
bandage.
12) Identify at least ten (10) edible plants and demonstrate how at least three are
prepared.
13) Sharpen a knife or a bolo and use it in preparing firewood for cooking.
14) Name the parts of a rope. Enumerate the characteristics of a good knot.
Demonstrate how the following knots are used: overhand knot, fisherman's knot,
figure-of-eight-knot, square knot, sheet bend, bowline, two-half hitches, timber
hitch, and taut-line hitch. Demonstrate and explain why the ends of the rope must
be whipped.
15) Point to the four compass directions and show how to locate the North.
16) Identify at least 15 out 20 items in a Kim's Game.
17) Demonstrate to a friend correct table manner.
18) Be active in Patrol and Troop meetings and activities. Join a Patrol Good Turn
for your institution or community, particularly tree planting and caring and
community beautification. Give your Patrol name, call and yell.
19) Discuss with your Troop Leader your commitments in the Troop and Patrol.
20) Discuss how to guard against child abuse.
Explorer Rank Requirements

1) Narrate anecdotes/stories depicting the Scout Oath and Law, the

Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan.
2) Attend religious instructions and religious services.
3) Demonstrate how to hoist, lower, display, fold, and show respect for
the Philippine Flag.
4) Identify your Troop Committee members and Institutional Leaders
and describe what they do to help the Troop.
5) Earn the equivalent of one-half-day's wage.
6) Tell the troop traditions that you should observe.
7) Explain how to take care of some of the property of your Sponsoring
Institution.
8) Demonstrate to a Patrol activity how to help ensure sanitation in the
community.
9) Explain and discuss the Safe Swim Defense Plan and be able to
undergo Basic Swimming Lessons.
10) Describe the five (5) vital steps in giving First Aid. Demonstrate First
Aid for fever, sunstroke, heatstroke, dog bites, snake bites, foreign object
in the eye, asphyxiation, and transporting of the injured.278
11) Name at least five (5) animal friends and explain why they are so.
Name at least five (5) birds, fish, and/or insects observed during a hike.
12) Do some repairs in the home to the satisfaction of your parents.
13) Demonstrate when to use the following lashings: overhand knot,
fisherman's knot, square lashing, diagonal lashing, figure of eight lashing,
continuous lashing. Make a model of a pioneering project.
14) With the use of a compass or any other means, orient a street map
or topographic map. Show a friend how to reach a certain place using a
map.
15) Determine personal measurements, including the length of your
step. Use these for determining heights, widths, weights and distances.
16) Discuss with your leaders the proper decorum in boarding and
alighting from vehicles, social gatherings, convocations, sacred places,
etc.
17) Tell what to do on a safe hike. Take an eight-kilometer hike with the
Troop, Patrol, or two other Scouts, using proper hiking methods and road
courtesies. Sketch the route from your home to the hike site.
18) Discuss with your Troop Leader proper communication with your
peers. Discuss also how to set goals.
19) Earn the SAFETY and the CITIZENSHIP INTHE HOME Merit Badges.
Pathfinder Rank Requirements

1) Cite experiences wherein you practiced the Scout Oath and Law, the Scout
Motto, and the Scout Slogan.
2) Produce satisfactory evidence that you have been faithful to your religious
obligations.
3) Lead in at least one flag-raising and one flag-lowering ceremony.
4) Briefly describe what the District or Municipal Scouting Committee does.
Observe one of their meetings.
5) Earn and save the equivalent of two-day's wage. Prepare a 3-year for a vocational
career path that you will pursue after earning the Explorer Rank.
6) Describe how you will show respect for the rights and property of others.
7) Participate in a community service project undertaken by your Patrol or Troop.
8) Explain the dangers of smoking, alcoholism and drug abuse.
9) Swim at least 25 minutes using any of the following strokes: Breast Stroke, Crawl
Stroke, Side Stroke, and Elementary Back Stroke. Explain the importance of the 8-
point Safe Swim Defense Plan.
10) Explain what to do during emergencies, like fires, earthquake, floods, accidents,
etc. Demonstrate First Aid for blister, bleeding wounds, foreign object in the ear,
nose and throat, poisoning, simple and compound fractures, heart attack and how
to apply cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
11) Show at least two (2) constellations that may be used to locate the North.279
12) Using common tools, make a project that will be useful in the home or in your
Troop.
13) Make at least three (3) gadgets that can contribute to your comfort in camp.
14) Draw a simple map of your community covering an area of at least one square
kilometer.
15) Send and receive a message of at least 20 words (100 letters) over a distance
of at least 50 meters using the International Morse Code. Demonstrate how to send
distress signals by any means.
16) Participate in one social activity like a birthday party or fiesta, etc. and observe
social graces.
17) Prepare for camp. Show the camp equipment you will use (including food and
cooking utensils). Explain how you will use them. Show the correct way to pack and
carry your belongings. Demonstrate proper tent pitching. Participate in a total of 4
overnight camps or 2 week-end camps. Cook a meal for yourself and another during
the camp.
18) Discuss with your Troop Leader sexual maturity and chaste living. Discuss also
how you behave at home, in school, and/or in the community (with your gang).
19) Earn the CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY, FILIPINO HERITAGE, FIRST AID, and
ECOLOGY or TREE FARMING Merit Badges.
Outdoorsman Rank Requirements

For a period of at least five (5) months as a holder of the First-Class Scout
Rank, do the following:
1) Satisfy your parents and Scout Leaders, that you are doing your best
to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
2) Attend regularly to the religious services of your faith. Bring a friend
of the same faith with you.
3) Convince your Patrol members that you have developed the personal
values of courtesy, respect, industry, and cooperation through your
behavior and interactions with them.
4) Demonstrate proper conduct in boarding and alighting from a
conveyance with a lady and/or an elderly person and proper decorum
when you meet someone you know on the street.
5) Using your 3-year vocational plan developed in the Explorer Rank,
explore and report on at least five (5) occupations in your chosen field,
indicating the job opportunities, preparations, and training involved, and
advancement within each occupation.
6) With your Patrol, plan and participate in a special community service
project such as reforestation, garbage disposal, soil/water conservation,
healthful environment information campaign, etc.
7) On a 3-day hike or camping expedition, draw a road map of at least
three (3) kilometers, showing important features within 20 meters on
both sides, using compass bearings and distances, and indicating
conventional signs and familiar landmarks; Or with your Patrol Leader,
bring a visitor on a tour of your town or province, pointing out the
significant tourist spots and landmarks and explaining their history or
significance.
8) Earn the CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, SWIMMING,
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, and WEATHER Merit Badges in
addition to those previously earned.280
Venturer Rank Requirements

For a period of at least seven (7) months as a holder of the Outdoorsman

Rank, do the following:
1) Satisfy your parents and Scout Leaders that you are doing your best to
live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
2) Receive religious instruction with a friend of the same faith.
3) Makes survey of values, beliefs, and practices in your community.
Examine their importance to the life of the people to the Scout Oath and
Law and determine which values/beliefs that need to be changed,
improved, or modified to make a better community. Present this to your
Patrol or Troop for their approval.
4. Participate in planning and conducting an indoor or outdoor social
activity involving members of the opposite sex.
5) Individually or with a companion who is also interested in your chosen
vocational field, study and earn one (1) SPECIALIST RATING (involving
three merit badges).
6) Be a member of the Emergency Service Corps in your
community/school and participate in at least one rescue or other
emergency situations.
7) On a 3-day survival expedition in an approved Scout camping site,
staying in an improvised shelter, making improvised utensils and camp
gadgets, and cooking your food without cooking utensils. Afterwards,
clean up camp such that there are no signs or marks of your having
stayed there.
8) In addition to the Merit Badges earned in the previous ranks, earn the
CAMPING and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Merit Badges.
Eagle Scout Rank Requirements

For a period of at least eight (8) months as a holder of the Venturer Rank,
do the following:
1) Satisfy your parents and Scout Leaders, that you are doing your best
to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
2) Show evidence that you are faithful in observing your religious
obligations.
3) Participate or lead in an Institutional District activity involving the
development of your people's attitude and values.
4) Lead in planning and conduct a Troop or Patrol social activity, either
indoors or outdoors, involving your people or mixed groups.
5) Within your chosen area of vocational/avocational study, earn a
second SPECIALIST RATING (involving three additional merit badges).
Make an individual vocational training/development plan to pursue your
chosen occupation and secure the approval of your Troop Leaders.
6) As a leader, plan and carry out two (2) community service projects
designed to improve the physical environment in your community.281
7) With a companion, go on a 4-day survival expedition during rainy
season to an approved Scout camping area, bringing with you only a
compass and map, raincoat, knife, and waterproof matches and living off
the land. After the expedition, present yourself to your Troop Leader to
show you are still healthy, and narrate your experiences.
8) Earn the WORLD BROTHERHOOD and LIFE SAVING Merit Badges in
addition to those previously earned (including those for the Specialist
Rating).