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The '''Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP)''', or '''''Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas''''' in [[Filipino language|Filipino]], is the National Scout Association for boys and young men of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth and adults the love of [[God]], country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute to nation-building. | The '''Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP)''', or '''''Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas''''' in [[Filipino language|Filipino]], is the National Scout Association for boys and young men of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth and adults the love of [[God]], country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute to nation-building. | ||
The BSP was chartered under | The BSP was chartered under Philippine Commonwealth Act No. 111 on [[October 31]], [[1936]]. Its predecessor was the '''Philippine Council''' chartered by the [[Boy Scouts of America]] in [[1923]] through the work of Filipino, American, and Chinese businessmen and interest groups. | ||
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines began in [[1923]] with the organization of the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America (the Philippines being an American possession at the time). The Philippines, having acquired Commonwealth status in 1935, became an independent Scouting nation in [[1936]] with the transition of the Philippine Council into the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. In [[1940]] the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was founded. In 1959, the 10th World Scout Jamboree held in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna, the first world Scout jamboree held in Asia. | The Boy Scouts of the Philippines began in [[1923]] with the organization of the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America (the Philippines being an American possession at the time). The Philippines, having acquired Commonwealth status in 1935, became an independent Scouting nation in [[1936]] with the transition of the Philippine Council into the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. In [[1940]] the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was founded. In 1959, the 10th World Scout Jamboree held in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna, the first world Scout jamboree held in Asia. | ||
== 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 | 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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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[[1934]], [[Rover Scouting]] was introduced. BSA's Shanghai Scout district was placed under the supervision of the Philippine Council. | [[1934]], [[Rover Scouting]] was introduced. BSA's Shanghai Scout district was placed under the supervision of the Philippine Council. | ||
1936, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines was founded by virtue of Commonwealth Act 111 signed by [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Manuel L. Quezon]]. The charter members are | 1936, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines was founded by virtue of Commonwealth Act 111 signed by [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Manuel L. Quezon]]. The charter members are Joseph E. Stevenot, [[Jorge B. Vargas]], Carlos P. Romulo, General [[Vicente Lim]], Judge [[Manuel Camus]], [[Arsenio N. Luz]], and [[Gabriel Daza]]. | ||
[[1953]], first [[Wood Badge]] course was conducted at Camp Gre-Zar in [[Quezon City]]. | [[1953]], first [[Wood Badge]] course was conducted at Camp Gre-Zar in [[Quezon City]]. | ||
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Dr. M.V. de los Santos served on the [[World Scout Committee]] of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] from 1957 until 1959. | Dr. M.V. de los Santos served on the [[World Scout Committee]] of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] from 1957 until 1959. | ||
[[1959]], 10th [[World Jamboree|World Scout Jamboree]] held in | [[1959]], 10th [[World Jamboree|World Scout Jamboree]] held in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]]. First world Scout jamboree held in Asia. | ||
[[1963]], the 24-member delegation of the BSP to the 11th World Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Greece, perished in a plane crash off the coast of | [[1963]], the 24-member delegation of the BSP to the 11th World Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Greece, perished in a plane crash off the coast of Bombay, India. | ||
[[1993]], the Philippines hosted the 1st [[ASEAN]] Scout Jamboree. | [[1993]], the Philippines hosted the 1st [[ASEAN]] Scout Jamboree. | ||
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[[1997]], the 2nd World Scout Parliamentary Union held in Manila. | [[1997]], the 2nd World Scout Parliamentary Union held in Manila. | ||
After Jorge B. Vargas, other Philippine recipients of the ''Bronze Wolf'', the only distinction of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]], awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, include Sir Gabriel A. Daza in 1965, [[Hermengildo B. Reyes]] in 1967, Ambassador | After Jorge B. Vargas, other Philippine recipients of the ''Bronze Wolf'', the only distinction of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]], awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, include Sir Gabriel A. Daza in 1965, [[Hermengildo B. Reyes]] in 1967, Ambassador Antonio C. Delgado in 1971, and Jorge M. Cui in 1979. | ||
== Ranks, program and ideals == | == Ranks, program and ideals == | ||
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== Scouting Trivia == | == Scouting Trivia == | ||
All streets in the South Triangle District in [[Quezon City]] were named after the Philippine delegation to the 11th World Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Greece, who died en-route in a plane crash off the coast of | All streets in the South Triangle District in [[Quezon City]] were named after the Philippine delegation to the 11th World Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Greece, who died en-route in a plane crash off the coast of Bombay, India. Two of the streets are named ''11th Jamboree'' and ''Marathon''. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
