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S. RNo. 609 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Scouting, or the skill of scout craft, 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 light of the foregoing and for better government service to our children and 
youth in the fomi of a more organized Scouts Philippines, the passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES CHARTER, 
DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWER AND FUNCTIONS, REPEALING FOR THE 
PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO.1ll, AS AMMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in congress 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Boy Scouts of the 
Philippines Charter" . 
SECTION'2. Declaration of Policy. - Recognizing the vital role oJ young people 
ages 4 to 25 ,in nation building, it is therefore the policy of the Statel 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. 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 the 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 4. 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 will determine. 
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SECTION 5. Corporate Powers. - As a juridical entity, the BSP shall have 
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perpetual succession and shall enjoy the following corporate powers: 
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(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; 
(c) To receive funds, real and personal properties by gift, devise land donation, 
contribution or other means; 
(d) To adapt a se':ll a~ 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 province, 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 provision of this Act and 
promote the purpose of said organization. 
SECTION 6. 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, cQuntry and fellowmen. To prepare the 
youth for responsible leadership. To contribute to nation building according to the 
ideals, principles, and program of Scouting. 
SECTION 7. 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 8. Chief Scout. - The President of the Republic of the Philippines shall 
be the Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
SECTION 9. 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 10. 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 Executire Board unless 
they are duly elected as members thereof in accordance with the provi!?ions of this Act 
and of the Corporation's by-laws. 
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SECTION 11. National Executive Board. - The governing body of the said 
corporation shall consist of a 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 Secretary of the Department of Education; 
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(b) Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government; 
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(c) The National President of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines; 
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(d) Regional Chairmen of the geographical regions of the Corporation to be 
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known as Scout Regions who shall be elected by the representatives of all the 
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chartered Provincial, City or conglomerate of cities and municipalities to be 
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known as Local Councils within the region during its meeting called for this 
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purpose; 
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. (e) One Senior/Rover Scout each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao areas, to be 
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elected during the conference of Scouts ages 13 to 25 known as the Scout 
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Youth Forum in their respective Philippine geographical areas; 
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(f) Twelve (12) regular members to be elected by the members of the National 
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Council in its meeting called for this purpose; and, 
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(g) Five (5) additional members from the private sector. 
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Thereafter, the National Executive Board as herein fully constituted shall elect 
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from among themselves the following officers of the corporation: 
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(a) President; 
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(b) Senior Vice-President; 
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(c) One (1) Vice-President each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao areas; 
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(d) Treasure; and, 
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(e) Such other officers as the Board may deem necessary. 
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The numerical composition of the National Executive Boardl shall also be 
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provided for in the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
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The qualification, term of office and manner of electing the abovementioned 
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members of the National Executive Board shall be prescribed within the By-laws of the 
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corporation. 
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The term of office of the members of the Board shall be three (3) years. However 
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all incumbent elective officers of the BSP whose terms have not yet expired at the 
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effectively of this Act shall be allowed to serve the unexpired portion of their term as 
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herein provided for and the President of the Corporation shall be eligible for reelection. 
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Vacancies in the National Executive Board shall be filled by a majority vote of the 
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remaining members and a member thus elected shall serve only for the unexpired term. 
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The bylaws may prescribe the number of the National Executive Board necessary 
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to constitute a quorum of the board. 
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SECTION 12. Powers and Functions of the National Executive Board. - The National 
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Executive Board shall exercise the following powers and functions: 
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(a) To make and to amend the bylaws subject. to the ratification by a majority 
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vote of the members present at a meeting of the National Councilor at a 
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special meeting called for this purpose; 
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(b) To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the property 
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of the Corporation by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the whole Board at meeting 
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(c) To designate five ,(5) or more of their number to constitute an executive or 
governi~g committee, of which a majority shall constitute a q~orum, 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 cotporation, 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 0 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 13. National Council. - The National Council is the highest corporate 
policy making body of the 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 proJided 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 at least two (2) duly accredited delegates 
in addition to those who are members of the National Executive Board as provider 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. 
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hold their meetings and keep the seal, books, documents, and papers of the corporation 
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within or out of Metropolitan Manila. 
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"The National President of the corporation shall preside over the meetings of the 
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National Council shall be entitled to four (4) votes plus one (1) vote for every ten 
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thousand (10,000) of their scout membership. The members of the National Executive 
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Board and the life members shall each be entitled to one (1) vote. 
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SECTION 14. Powers and Duties of the National Council. - The National Council 
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(a) To hold a Triennial Council Meeting at a time and place to be designated in 
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the bylaws. The purpose of such meetings is to discuss the National concerns 
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and issues of each Local Scout Council for the proper governance of the Boy 
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(b) To require the majority vote of the National Council before tfte cause of any 
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lien, encumbrance' or disposition of any real property; 
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govern or do any legal task that the Regional of Local Councils may require; 
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(d) All other powers necessary for the effective managements of the affairs of the 
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Regional and Local Councils as long as they are not inconsistent with the 
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decisions and powers of the National Executive Board and the powers and 
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duties provided for in the by-laws. 
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SECTION 15. Exclusivity Clause. - The corporation created by this Act shall 
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adopt and shall have the sole and exclusive rights to use distinctive titles, emblems, 
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descriptive or designing marks, words and phrases, badges, uniforms and insignia for 
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the Boy Scouts of the Philippines in carrying out its program in accordance with the 
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purposes of this Act, and which shall be published in the Official Gazette or in any 
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(a) The BSP shall adopt distinctive emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and 
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other equipment· which shall be made available to and used only by 
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reiistered Scouts or officials who have satisfactorily complied with the 
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international requirements and which BSP shall use in carrying out its 
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programs consistent with the purpose of this Act. The BSP shall cause the 
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registration of said emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and other 
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equipment in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8293, 
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otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, as 
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amended. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is hereby directed to cause 
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said registration free of charge. 
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SECTION 16. Fiscal Incentives. - Any donations or contribution which from 
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any of its subdivisions, branches, offices, agencies or instrumentalities or by a foreign 
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Executive Board in pursuance of this Act. The Corporation shall be entitled to the 
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(a) Exemption from income tax pursuant to Section 30 (e), (g) and (h) of the 
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(b) Tax and/ or duty exemption of donations from foreign countries as 
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Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended, and Section 109 
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(q) of the National Internal Revenue code of 1997, as Amended; 
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(c) Exemption from all direct and indirect taxes, including value-added tax 
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(VAT) fees and other charges of all kinds on all income derived from its 
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operations, including the use, lease or sale of its real properties and the 
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(d) Exemption from the direct and indirect taxes, including VAT, duties, fees 
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and other charges on importations and purchases for its exclusive use; 
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(g) The BSP shall likewise be exempt from payment from flll other taxes, 
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Likewise, all donations, legacies and gifts of the Bioy Scouts of the Philippines 
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to support its purposes and objectives as embodied in this Act shall, subject to 
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limitations and conditions under the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as 
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amended, be exempt from the donor's tax and shall b(~ deductible from the gross 
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income of the donor for income tax purposes. Such donatiolns, legacies and gifts shall be 
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SECTION 17. Penal Clause. - From and after the passage of this Act, it shall 
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be unlawful for any person within the jurisdiction of the Philippines to falsely and 
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fraudulently wear the' Boy Scouts of the Philippines uniform, call himself as, or 
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represent himself to be a member of, or an agent for, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
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It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell or distribute or cause to be 
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manufactured, sold or distributed fraudulently or without the official knowledge and 
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badges, uniforms, insignia, or Scouting paraphernalia or the photos or visuals of a Scout 
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or Scouts in uniform, or the logo, seal or corporate name of the Boy Scouts of the 
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Philippines, in any print ad, radio or television commercial, billboard, collateral 
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material or any form of advertisement, including the internet; or to use the name of the 
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Boy Scouts of the Philippines in any illegal purpose or personal gain. Any violation of 
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the provisions of this section shall be punished by prison correctional in its maximum 
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period to prison mayor in its minimum period and fine of not les!l than Two Hundred 
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Thousand Pesos (Php200,000) nor more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos 
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(Php500,000). Provided, that in case of corporations, partnerships, associations, societies 
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or companies, the manager, administrator or the person in charge or the management 
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or administration of the business shall be criminally responsible for any such violation. 
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This shan be without prejudice to the applicable penalties for v,olations of the 
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intellectual property rights of the BSP under the Intellectual Code of the Philippines, as 
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SECTION 18. Transitory Change. - Until such time as the organization and 
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restructuring of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines in accordance with this Act is affected, 
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the incumbent officers and,members of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts 
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of the Philippines shall conduct the affairs of Boy Scouts of the Philippines and take the 
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necessary steps to effect with this Act is affected, the incumbent officers and members 
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of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines shall conduct the 
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affairs of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and take the necessary steps to effect such 
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reorganization until a new National Executive Board and a new set of national officers 
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shall have been elected within six (6) months from the effectively of this Act. 
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SECTION 19. Repealing/Amending Clause. - Commonwealth Act No. 111, 
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Presidential Decree No. 460, Republic Act No. 7278, and Executive order 509 (series of 
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1992) are hereby amended. All other laws, orders and proclamations, rules and 
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regulations or parts thereof, inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act or 
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its purposes are hereby amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 20. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act 
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or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remaining 
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provision not affected thereby shall be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 21. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazatte or in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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