DO 76, s. 2012

Guidelines on Revitalizing Boy Scouting in Schools Nationwide

Scouting with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) is an effective co-curricular program in leadership and value formation of every child. Its main objective is consistent with the Department of Education’s mission to develop every boy and every young man into well-rounded individual with exemplary character worth the emulation of school children. The BSP has consistently produced leaders and role models who are true advocates of the Scout Oath and Law.

With its impressive track record on youth development, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognizes the significant role of the BSP in aiding the school system mold pupils and students into responsible and responsive citizens of the country and in contributing to efforts to achieve quality education. As a co-curricular program, Scouting helps stem away vices and bad influence of drugs and peers. As such, membership and participation in Boy Scouting and its programs, projects and activities should be highly encouraged and supported in the schools.