NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Scouting, or the skill of scoutcraft, is one of the strongest means of promoting physical, 
moral, spiritual and social growth in our children and youth. As a tool to develop various holistic 
traits in our children and youth – from moral values and civic consciousness to environment 
protection and civic responsibility, this bill aims to reorganize the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 
in order to better serve its purpose. 
The 1987 Constitution encourages rearing our children and youth towards civic 
consciousness and moral values so that they may be productive and patriotic members of 
society. (Section 13, Article II) In this regard, this bill seeks to reorganize and restructure the 
government entity created under Commonwealth Act No. 111, as amended, that would handle 
such a crucial role in molding and upbringing our children and the youth. In this bill, the new 
acting entity, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, along with its powers, functions and duties will 
be redefined so that our Scouts may have a formal and organized corporation that is more 
attuned to the times and adapted to growing challenges they face.  
Attempts to formulate an organized law for such purpose has existed since the 8th 
Congress, but this bill seeks to install a more concrete institution in order that the Boy Scouts 
of the Philippines may be more developed to achieve its goals in the guidance and moral, civic 
and social development of our children and youth in this rapidly changing world. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
March 16, 2023
7:00 pm
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTING THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES CHARTER, DEFINING ITS 
OBJECTIVES, POWER AND FUNCTIONS, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE 
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 111, AS AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known and cited as the “Boy Scouts of the 
Philippines Charter”.  
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - Recognizing the vital role of young people (children and 
youth) under the ages 4 to 25 in nation-building, it is therefore the policy of the State to ensure 
and protect their physical, moral, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth by 
promoting Scouting as an integral component of the basic education system. 
SECTION. 3. Recognition of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. ” Pursuant to the ideals of the 
World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM), the "Boy Scouts of the Philippines", 
hereinafter referred to as the "BSP", is hereby recognized and known as the body corporate 
as originally and duly created by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 111. The principal office of 
the BSP shall be located in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. 
SECTION 4. Objectives. - The objectives of this Act are: 
(a) To promote through organizations and cooperation with other agencies, the ability
of the young people and/or the Filipino youth to do useful things for themselves
and others;
(b) To train the young people and/or the Filipino youth in the attitudes, skills, and the
habits of responsible citizenship; 
(c) To inculcate in the young people and/or the Filipino youth patriotism, civic
consciousness and responsibility, environmental protection awareness and
activities, courage, self-reliance, selflessness, discipline and kindred virtues, as
well as moral and spiritual values, using the method which are in common use by
Scouts.
SECTION 5. Boy Scouts of the Philippines. - The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) 
hereinafter referred to shall have its principal office in Metropolitan Manila. They may establish 
such other offices, agencies or branches anywhere in the Philippines as its operations would 
require and its National Executive Board would determine. 
SECTION 6. Corporate Powers. - As a juridical entity, the BSP shall have perpetual succession 
and shall enjoy the following corporate powers: 
(a)
To sue and be sued;
(b)
To acquire, hold and convey such real and personal properties, rights and
choses in action as shall be deemed necessary and desirable for its purposes
as hereinafter set forth;
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(c) 
To receive funds, real and personal properties by gift, devise and donation, 
contribution or other means; 
(d) 
To adapt a seal and to alter and destroy the same at pleasure; 
(e) 
To have offices and conduct its business and affairs in the Metropolitan Manila 
area and in the provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays in the 
Philippines; and, 
(f) 
Generally, to exercise all the powers of a corporation and do all such acts and 
things as may be necessary to carry into effect of the provisions of this Act and 
promote the purposes of said organization. 
 
SECTION 7. Vision and Mission. - Vision and Mission of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 
Vision 
We are the leading provider of progressive outdoor-based non-formal education 
committed to develop morally straight, disciplined, concerned, self-reliant citizens in the best 
tradition of world Scouting. 
 
Mission 
To inculcate in our Scouts, love of God, country and fellowmen. To prepare the youth 
for responsible leadership. To contribute to nation building according to the ideals, principles, 
and program of Scouting. 
 
SECTION 8. Nature and Purpose. - The BSP is an independent and voluntary, non-stock, non-
profit, non-sectarian, non-political entity which shall willingly cooperate with other persons, 
natural and judicial, public and private, whose ideals and procedures are in accord with those 
conferred or authorized by this Act. 
 
SECTION 9. Chief Scout. - The President of the Republic of the Philippines shall be the Chief 
Scout of Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
 
SECTION 10. Vice Chief Scout. - The Vice- President of the Republic of the Philippines shall 
be the Vice Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
 
SECTION 11. Authority and Powers of the Chief Scout and Vice Chief Scout. - The Chief Scout 
and Vice Chief Scout are honorary members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines but are not 
deemed to be members of the National Executive Board unless they are duly elected as 
members thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the Corporation’s by-
laws. 
SECTION 12. National Executive Board. - The governing body of the said corporation shall 
consist of not more than 33 members of the National Executive Board, the members of which 
shall be Filipino citizens of good moral character. The Board shall be composed of the 
following: 
(a)  
The National President of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines;  
(b)  
Regional Chairmen of the  geographical regions of the Corporation to be known 
as Scout Regions who shall be elected by the representatives of all the 
chartered  Provincial, City or  conglomerate of cities and  municipalities  to  be  
known  as  Local Councils  within the region during its meeting called for this 
purpose; 
(c)  
One Senior/Rover Scout each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao areas, to be 
elected  during the  conference of Scouts ages 13  to 25 known as the Scout 
Youth Forum in their respective Philippine geographical areas; 
(d)  
Twelve (12) regular members to be elected by the members of the National 
Council in its meeting called for this purpose; and, 
(e)  
Five (5) additional members from the private sector.  
 
Thereafter, the National Executive Board as herein fully constituted shall elect from 


among themselves the following officers of the corporation: 
(a)  
President;  
(b)  
Senior Vice-President;  
(c)  
One (1) Vice-President each from Luzon, Visayas and    Mindanao areas;  
(d)  
Treasurer; and,  
(e)  
Such other officers as the Board may deem necessary. 
 
The qualification, term of office and manner of electing the abovementioned members 
of the National Executive Board shall be prescribed within the By-Laws of the corporation 
which will serve as the Executive Committee. 
The term of office of the members of the Board shall be three (3) years. However all 
incumbent elective officers of the BSP whose terms have not yet expired at the effectively of 
this Act shall be allowed to serve the unexpired portion of their terms as herein provided for 
and the President of the Corporation shall be eligible for reelection.  
Vacancies in the National Executive Board shall be filled by a majority vote of the 
remaining members and a member thus elected shall serve only for the unexpired term. 
The bylaws may prescribe the number of members of the National Executive Board 
necessary to constitute a quorum of the board. 
 
SECTION 13. Powers and Functions of the National Executive Board. - The National 
Executive Board shall exercise the following powers and functions: 
(a) 
To make and to amend the bylaws subject to the ratification by a majority vote 
of the members present at a meeting of the National Council or at a special 
meeting called for this purpose; 
(b)  
To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the property 
of the Corporation by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the whole Board at meeting 
called for this purpose; 
(c)  
To designate five (5) or more of their number to constitute an executive or 
governing committee, of which a majority shall constitute a quorum, through a 
resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board. Such Committee, to the 
extent provided in said resolution or in the bylaws of the corporation, shall have 
and exercise the powers of the National Executive Board in the management 
of the business affairs of the Corporation, and may  
have the power to authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all 
papers which may require it; 
(d)  
To create standing and special committees and appoint the chairmen and 
members thereof from among themselves by affirmative vote of a majority of 
the whole Board. Such standing committees shall exercise such powers as may 
be authorized by the bylaws; 
(e)  
To dispose in any manner a part or the whole property of the Corporation with 
the consent in writing and pursuant to an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of 
the members of the National Council; and, 
(f)  
To hold regular meetings at a time and place to be designated in the bylaws. 
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the National President or upon 
such notice as may be prescribed in the bylaws. 
 
SECTION 14. National Council. – The National Council is the highest corporate policy making 
body of Boy Scouts of the Philippines that shall manage the affairs and business of the 
corporation. The National Council shall be composed of the following members: 
(a) 
The members of the National Executive Board;   
(b) 
The Regional Scout Commissioner; a person duly appointed and 
commissioned by the National Executive Board; 
(c) 
The Chairmen and Commissioners of all Local Councils; and,  
(d)  
Other duly accredited delegates of all local Scout Councils as may be provided 
in the bylaws.  


 
The qualifications, terms of office, and the manner of electing the abovementioned 
members of the National Council shall be prescribed in the bylaws of the corporation. 
The numerical composition of the National Council shall provided for in the bylaws of 
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines.  Provided, that all regions and all local councils shall be 
duly represented therein by a least two (2) duly accredited delegates in addition to those who 
are members of the National Executive Board as provided for under Section 11 of this Act. 
The National Council shall convene once every three (3) years in a convention 
assembled for the purpose. “Special meetings of the National Council may be called upon 
such notice as may be prescribed in the bylaws. One-third (1/3) of the members of the National 
Council shall constitute a quorum to do business during meetings. 
The National Council and the National Executive Board shall have the power to hold 
their meetings and keep the seal, books, documents, and papers of the corporation within or 
out of Metropolitan Manila. 
The National President of the corporation shall preside over the meetings of the 
National Council. 
Each local scout council represented in the annual or special meeting of the National 
Council shall be entitled to four (4) votes plus one (1) vote for every ten thousand (10,000) of 
their scout membership. The members of the National Executive Board and the life members 
shall each be entitled to one (1) vote. 
 
SECTION 15. Powers and Duties of the National Council. – The National Council shall 
exercise the following powers and functions: 
(a) 
To hold a Triennial Council Meeting at a time and place to be designated in the 
bylaws. The purpose of such meetings is to discuss the National concerns and 
issues of each Local Scout Council for the proper governance of the Boy Scouts 
of the Philippines; 
(b)  
To require the majority vote of the National Council before the  cause of any 
lien, encumbrance or disposition of any real property; 
(c)  
To propose the creation of any committee either governing or special to govern 
or do any legal task that the Regional of Local Councils may require; and, 
(d)   
All other powers necessary for the effective management of the affairs of the 
Regional and Local Councils as long as they are not inconsistent with the 
decisions and powers of the National Executive Board and the powers and 
duties provided for in the by-laws. 
 
SECTION 16. Exclusivity Clause. - The corporation created by this Act shall adopt and shall 
have the sole and exclusive right to use distinctive titles, emblems, descriptive or designing 
marks, words and phrases, badges, uniforms and insignia for the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 
in carrying out its program in accordance with the purposes of this Act, and which shall be 
published in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
(a) 
The BSP shall adopt distinctive emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and 
other equipment which shall be made available to and used only by registered 
Scouts or officials who have satisfactorily complied with the international 
requirements and which BSP shall use in carrying out its programs consistent 
with purpose of this Act. The BSP shall cause the registration of said emblems, 
badges, insignias, uniforms and other equipment in accordance with the 
provisions of Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual 
Property Code of the Philippines, as amended. The Intellectual Property Office 
(IPO) is hereby directed to cause said registration free of charge.  
(b) 
The Securities and Exchange Commission, the IPO and the Department of 
Trade and Industry shall refuse the registration of associations, the registration 
of trade names and the filling of trademarks, commercial marks and industrial 
models and designs making use of the emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms 
and other equipment of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines or their translation in 


any official language and dialect in violation of this Act. 
 
SECTION 17. Fiscal Incentives. – Any donation or contribution which from time to time may 
be made to Boy Scouts of the Philippines by the Government or any of its subdivisions, 
branches, offices, agencies or instrumentalities or by a foreign government or by private 
entities and individuals shall be expended by the National Executive Board in pursuance of 
this Act. The Corporation shall be entitled to the following tax and duty privileges: 
(a) 
Exemption from income tax pursuant to Section 30 (e), (g) and (h) of the 
National Internal Revenue code of 1997, as Amended;  
(b) 
Tax and/or duty exemption of donations from foreign countries as provided 
under relevant laws such as but not limited to Section 105 of the Tariff and 
Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended, and Section 109 (q) of the 
National Internal Revenue code of 1997, as Amended; 
(c) 
Exemption from all direct and indirect taxes, including value-added tax (VAT) 
fees and other charges of all kinds on all income derived from its operations, 
including the use, lease or sale of its real properties and the provision of 
services; 
(d) 
Exemption from the direct and indirect taxes, including VAT, duties, fees and 
other charges on importations and purchases for its exclusive use; and, 
(e) 
Tax and/or duty exemption of donations from foreign countries as provided 
under relevant laws such as, but not limited to, Section 105 of the Tariff and 
Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended, and Section 109(K) of the 
National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended.  
(f) 
Exemption from payment of real property taxes on all real properties owned by 
it.  
(g) 
The BSP shall likewise be exempt from payment from all other taxes, duties, 
imposts, and charges.  
Likewise, all donations, legacies and gifts of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines to 
support its purposes and objectives as embodied in this Act shall, subject to the limitations 
and conditions under the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, be exempt 
from the donor’s tax and shall be deductible from the gross income of the donor for income 
tax purposes. Such donations, legacies and gifts shall be expended by the National Executive 
Board in pursuance of this Act. 
 
SECTION 18. Penal Clause. - From and after the passage of this Act, it shall be unlawful for 
any person within the jurisdiction of the Philippines to falsely and fraudulently wear the Boy 
Scouts of the  Philippines uniform, call himself as, or represent himself to be a member of, or 
an agent for, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. It shall be unlawful for any person to 
manufacture, sell or distribute or cause to be manufactured, sold or distributed fraudulently or 
without the official knowledge and written approval of the National Executive Board of the Boy 
Scouts of the Philippines badges, uniforms, insignia, or Scouting paraphernalia or the photos 
or visuals of a Scout or Scouts in uniform, or the logo, seal or corporate name of the Boy 
Scouts of the Philippines, in any print ad, radio or television commercial, billboard, collateral 
material or any form of  advertisement, including the internet; or to use the name of the Boy 
Scouts of the Philippines in any illegal purpose or personal gain. Any violation of the provisions 
of this section shall be punished by prison correctional in its maximum period to prison mayor 
in its medium period and fine of not less than Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php200, 000.00) 
nor more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000.00). Provided, that in case of 
corporations, partnership, associations, societies or companies, the manager, administrator 
or the person in charge or the management or administration of the business shall be 
criminally responsible for any such violation.  
This shall be without prejudice to the applicable penalties for violations of the 
intellectual property rights of the BSP under the Intellectual Code of the Philippines, as 
amended. 
 


SECTION 19. Transitory Clause - Until such time as the organization and restructuring of the 
Boy Scouts of the Philippines in accordance with this Act is affected, the incumbent officers 
and members of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines shall 
conduct the affairs of Boy Scouts of the Philippines and take the necessary steps to effect with 
this Act is affected, the incumbent officers and members of the National Executive Board of 
the Boy Scouts of the Philippines shall conduct the affairs of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 
and take the necessary steps to effect such reorganization until a new National Executive 
Board and a new set of national officers shall have been elected within six (6) months from 
the effectively of this Act. 
 
SECTION 20. Repealing/Amending Clause. - Commonwealth Act No. 111, Presidential 
Decree No. 460, Republic Act No. 7278, and Executive Order 509 (series of 1992) are hereby 
amended. All other laws, orders and proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act or its purposes are hereby amended 
or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 21. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act or the 
application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remaining provision not 
affected thereby shall be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 22. Effectivity Clause. - This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,