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== History == | == History == | ||
Scouting history of the Philippines can be traced back to the American occupation of the islands. The first documented formation of a scout troop in the islands was that of the [[Lorillard Spencer]] troop of [[Zamboanga]] formed in [[1914]] by a [[United States|U.S.]] | Scouting history of the Philippines can be traced back to the American occupation of the islands. The first documented formation of a scout troop in the islands was that of the [[Lorillard Spencer]] troop of [[Zamboanga]] formed in [[1914]] by a [[United States|U.S.]] Navy [[Lieutenant]] named [[Sherman Kiser]]. | ||
Sherman Kiser was initially assigned to escort American charity worker Caroline Spencer in [[Sulu]]. Mrs Spencer saw how Filipino boys could benefit from Scouting and discussed her ideas with Kiser. This suggestion was natural for Mrs. Spencer as her son, Lorillard Spencer was quite active in Scouting in the United States, hence the name of the troop. Kiser was reassigned however to Zamboanga, but he followed through with Mrs. Spencer's suggestion and formed a Scout troop composed of young Muslim boys. Upon learning of the formation of a new troop, Mrs. Spencer sent monetary support to purchase uniform and construct a headquarters. | Sherman Kiser was initially assigned to escort American charity worker Caroline Spencer in [[Sulu]]. Mrs Spencer saw how Filipino boys could benefit from Scouting and discussed her ideas with Kiser. This suggestion was natural for Mrs. Spencer as her son, Lorillard Spencer was quite active in Scouting in the United States, hence the name of the troop. Kiser was reassigned however to Zamboanga, but he followed through with Mrs. Spencer's suggestion and formed a Scout troop composed of young Muslim boys. Upon learning of the formation of a new troop, Mrs. Spencer sent monetary support to purchase uniform and construct a headquarters. | ||
