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More troops were organized through the years, mostly organized by American missionaries and servicemen in the island. The growing number of scouts was the reason why the [[Rotary Club]] of [[Manila]] wrote to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in New York. The letter was a request to formalize Scouting in the Philippines starting with Manila. | More troops were organized through the years, mostly organized by American missionaries and servicemen in the island. The growing number of scouts was the reason why the [[Rotary Club]] of [[Manila]] wrote to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in New York. The letter was a request to formalize Scouting in the Philippines starting with Manila. | ||
In [[1923]], the [[Far East Council|Philippine Council, BSA]] was formed. The new council was initially funded through the help of various civic-organizations namely: the [[YMCA]], [[Knights of Columbus]], [[Freemasonry|Masons]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], | In [[1923]], the [[Far East Council|Philippine Council, BSA]] was formed. The new council was initially funded through the help of various civic-organizations namely: the [[YMCA]], [[Knights of Columbus]], [[Freemasonry|Masons]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], Filipino and [[Overseas Chinese|Chinese]] [[Chamber of Commerce|Chambers of Commerce]], the U.S. [[Army]], the Catholic and Protestant churches, and the [[American Legion]]. | ||
[[1931]], experimentations on [[Sea Scouting]] and Cub Scouting. | [[1931]], experimentations on [[Sea Scouting]] and Cub Scouting. |