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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]], | 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]], 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. | ||
