Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPR ESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon CiSr
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by 2"d District of,Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF THE SCOTITING PROGRAM IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND JUNTOR HTGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM UNDER THE
K-Iz PROGRAM IN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE
PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FT]NDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY I{OTE
The tsoy Scouts of the Philippines, since its creation through Commonwealth Act |.1o.
1 1 1 as amended, and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines chartered under Commonwealth Act
No. 542 have remained greatly dependent with the Department of Education and other
government institutions in introducing the Scouting program and activities to the youth of the
country and in the recruitrnent of their members.
Section 13, Article tI of the 1987 Constitution'uv-hich provides tl-rat "The State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs" is implemented
by the two aforementioned National Scouting Organizations in the Philippines.
Boththe Boy Scouts of the Philippines andthe Girl Scouts of the Fhilippines have a
mission to imbue in the youth the love of God. country and fellowmen; to train them to Lrecome
responsible citizens; and to contribute in nation-building. These two National Scout
Organizations provides a program committed to develop morally straight, disciplined.
concemed. self-reliant citizens of this country. Scouting does not only create a sense of
nationalism among the youth but it also prepares them to help in times of need during
emergencies and calamities and in working towards peace.
But Scouting in the Philippines is school-based. Thus, at the unit ievel in schools,
teachers serve as volunteer leaders to help the Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines carr,v on
the task of bringing Scouting closer to the heart of every young people in the Phiiippines. Our
committed and dedicated volunteer men and women of the Departrnent of Education regularly
rmdergo training in Scouting and volunteer teachers serving as Unit Leaders are provided rvith
the iearning skills on how to deliver quality Scouting in their respective schools. In many cases,
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activities and programs are undertaken w'ithin the school and during the school period. But
**hat is lamentable is the f'act that while Scouting is school-basecl. Scouting is present only in
scltools if there are teachers r.vho would volunteer to teach Scouting to their learners. Without
volunteer Scout teachers in a specific school. there is no Scouting program being offered in
that school and that's ia.,hat this proposed measlrre seeks to address.
Since Scouting lessons are handled by tlie school teachers that serve as {Jnit Leaders, it
would be very eas.v tbr themseives to undertake the tasks if Scouting w'ill be integrated in the
schooi curriculum because Scouting will become a re-{ular subiect to be taught to the leamers
in schools. Integrating the Scouting Program (8o1, and Cirl Scouting) in the elementary and
junior high school curricuiurn in all pLrblic and private schools rvili also reinforce the non-
fbrmal education of our young people through its outdoor activities as Scouting promote and
encourage, through organization and cooperation rvith other agencies. the abilitl- of Scouts to
do useful things lbr themselves and others, to train thern in Scoutcraft. and to inculcate in them
patriotism, cir,ic-consciousness and responsibility, courage. self--reliance. discipline, kindred
virtues, and moral values, using the methods whiclt are now in common use by Sconts, with
special emphasis on spiritual values which constitute the basic tbundation of a strong character
and sound citizenship. Leading our young people to become Scouts is also leading their way
to become responsible citizens of the future.
In view of the loregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
CORVERA
Agusan del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon Ci[z
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Introduced by 2"d District of AgLrsan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA
AN ACT
MAiYDATING THE INCLUSION OT THE SCOUTTNG PROGRAM IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM UNDER THE
K.12 PROGRAM TN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE
PHTLIPP$IES, APPROPRIATTNG FUNDS THEREFOR AIID FOR OTHER
PURPOSES 
i:'
Be il enactecl by the Senale and House of Represerutatittes of the Philippine.s in Congress
as"sembled:
Section L. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "scouting Integration Act."
Section 2. Dec{uration o/'Policies. - lt is a declared policy that the State recognizes
the vital role ofthe youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect theirphysical, moral.
spiritual. intellectual, and social u,ell-being. It shall inculcate in the -t'outh patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
Section 3.Integration o{ Scauting in the Elementary ant{ .lunirsr Higk Schoal
{lttrricttlum. - For the purpose of carrying out and effecting the declared policy, the Department
of Education, in coordination with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Girl Scouts of the
Philippines, shall integrate Scouting as a subiect in the elementary and junior high school
curriculuin under the K-12 program. in all public and prir,ate schools it the Philippines.
Section 4. Pool of Scouting Teachers. - [t shall be mandatory for all schools to maintain
or emplo5, at least one (1) teacher r.vith sutJlcient knowledge and training in Scouting, as
certified by the Bo,v Scouts of the Philippines or the Girl Scouts of the Phiiippines.
Teachers designated by their respective school as members of the pool shall undergo
continuous scouting training, at no cost to the teacher.
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Section 5" Equivalency Exemption. - All scouts who shall reach the rank of Eagle
Scr:ut uncier the scouting program shall be *xempted tr*m the Basic Resefl.e Offlcer'fraining
Corps program or other similar programs which may be created and implemented in the future.
Section fi" ,4.ltpropriations. - I'he arnount ilecessary ibr the jnitial implementation cf
this Act shall be sottrced from the budget of the Deparlment of Education. Thereafter, such
sutns as rnay be necessary-fbr the ccntinued implementation of tiris Act shail be included in the
anntial General Appropriations Act.
Sectinn 7. Implementing Rules anc{ Regtlr$iorts'. - Within nirrety (90) da.vs from the its
constitution, the f)epartment of Education. in coordination r,vith the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. shali fomuiate tire rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.
Section 8. Sepurtrl:ilily'Clcruse. * Il lor any reason. an\.section. clause or tenn of this
Act is held to tre illegal, inr.alid. or unconstitr-rtional. such parts not atl'ected b-v such declaration
shall remain in full force and efftct.
Section 9. Repealing Cluuse. - All laws, presidential decrees. issuances" executive
orders, letters of instruction, rules, and regulations inconsistent u-ith the provisions oj'tlris Act
are hereby repealed or moditied accordingly.
Section 18. Ef/'ectivity'' Clau,re. - This Act shall take efl'ect t-ifteen (i5) da1,s after its
publication in the Official Cazette or in a newspaper of general circuiation.
Approved,