IDEALS OF SCOUTING

SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW

On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and to 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.

A scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

Reference: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Troop Leader’s Manual, Revised Edition. Manila: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 1995.

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PANGAKO AT BATAS NG ISKAWT

Sa ngalan ng aking dangal, ay gagawain ko ang buong makakaya upang tumupad sa aking tungkulin sa Diyos, at sa aking bayan ang Republika ng Pilipinas at sumunod sa batas ng scout.
Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahat ng pagkakataon, pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan, gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.

Ang scout ay:
Mapagkakatiwalaan
Matapat
Matulungin
Mapagkaibigan
Magalang
Mabait
Masunurin
Masaya
Matipid
Matapang
Malinis
Maka-Diyos

Reference: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Troop Leader’s Manual, Revised Edition. Manila: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 1995.

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SENIOR SCOUT CODE

As a senior scout,

I will live by 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 was won by hard work, sacrifice, clear thinking, and the faith of our forefather.;

I will do everything in my power to pass on a better Philippines to the next generation.

Reference: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 13 and Above: Senior Scout Handbook, Vol. 1. Manila: Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 2000.

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SCOUT MOTTO
Be Prepared (Laging Handa)

SCOUT SLOGAN
Do a Good Turn Daily (Gumawa ng Mabuti Araw-Araw)

SENIOR SCOUT SLOGAN
Once a Scout, Always a Scout

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New Vision
Foremost in preparing the youth to become agents of change in communities, guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Old Vision
To be the leading provider of progressive, outdoor-based non-formal education, commited to develop morally straight, disciplined, concerned, self-reliant citizen in the best tradition of World Scouting.

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

Old Mission
To inculcate in our scouts and scouters the love of God, country and fellowmen.
To prepare the youth for the responsible leadership, to contribute to nation-building according to ideals, principles and program of scouting.