SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Reguiar Session 
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SENATE 
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Senate Bill No. ___ _ 
INTRODUCED BY SEN, JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The 1987 Constitution provides that the "State recognizes the vital role of 
the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, 
§pifitulJl, il1telleetiJlJI 11M socil1l well-bein{}, It shall incUlcate iii tf1e YbiJtf1 
patriotism and nationalism, and exchange their involvement in public and civic 
affairs," (Section 1:}, Article fl). Additionally, Section 17 of the same article also 
provides that the "State shall give priority to education, science and technology, 
arts and culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social 
progress, and promote total human liberation and development." 
We all know that Scouting, or the skill of scoutcraft, is one of the effective 
means of promoting physical, moral, spiritual and social growth and development 
in the Filipino children and youth. The proposed measure seeks to amend the 
Boy Scouts of the Philippines - BSP's original enabling law, the Commonwealth 
Act No. 111. as amended by Republic Act No. 7278, to make it more attuned to 
the needs of the two million Boy Scouts nationwide as well as to the current trend 
of World Scouting. 
The BSP Charter was amended exactly twenty (20) years ago, thus it is 
timely and appropriate that a new Charter fOr the BSP be enacted immediately to 
make it more responsive to the changing landscape of youth training and 
development as well as to be in line and consistent with the rules and policies of 
the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) of which the BSP is a 
member of good standing. In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this 
bill is earnestly sought. 
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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 the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the "Boy 
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Scouts of the Philippines Charter of 2013". 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. -
Recognizing the vital role of young 
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people (children and youth) under the ages 4 to 25 in nation-building, it is 
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therefor the policy of the State to ensure and protect their physical, moral, 
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intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual by promoting Scouting as an integral 
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component of the basic education system. 
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SEC. 3. Recognition of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines - Pursuant 
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to the ideals of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM), the "Boy 
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Sc::outs of the Philippines," hereinafter referred to as the "SSP" is hereby 
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recognized and known as the body corporate as originally and duly created by 
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virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 111. The principal office of the BSP shall be 
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located in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. 
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SEC. 4. Objectives. - Tlie objectives of this Act are as follows: 
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(a) To promote through organizations and cooperation with other agencies, 
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the ability of the young people and/or the Filipino youth to do useful things 
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for themselves and others; 
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(b) To train the young people and/or the Filipino youth in the attitudes, skills 
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and the habits of responsible citizenship; 
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(c) To inculcate in the young people and/or the Filipino youth patriotism, civic 
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consciousness and responsibility, environmental protection awareness 
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and activities, courage, self,reliance, selflessness, discipline and kindred 
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virtues, as well as moral and spiritual values, using the method which are 
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in common use by Scouts. 
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SEC. 5. Boy Scouts of the Philippines - The Boy Scouts of the 
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Philippines (SSP) hereinafter referred to shall have its principal office in 
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Metropolitan Manila. They may establish such other offices, agencies or 
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branches anywhere in the Philippines as its operations would require and its 
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National Executive Board would determine. 
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SEC. 6. 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; 
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(1)) TO acqUire, hOld aM convey sUCh real aM personal properties, rights aM 
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chooses in action as shall be deemed necessary and desirable for its 
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purposes as hereinafter set forth; 
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(c) To receive funds, real and personal properties by gift, devise and 
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donation, contribution or other means; 
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(d) To adapt a seal and to alter and destroy the same at pleasure; 
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(e) To have offices and conduct its business and affairs in the Metropolitan 
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Manila area and in the pr,ovinces, cities, municipalities and barangays in 
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the Philippines; and, 
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(f) Generally, to exercise all the powers of a corporation and do all such acts 
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and things as may be necessary to carry into effect of the provisions of 
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this Act and promote the purposes of said organization. 
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SEC. 7. Vision and Mission. - ViSion and Mission of the Boy Scouts of 
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the Philippines: 
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VISION 
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We are the leading provider of progressive outdoor-based, non-formal 
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education committed to develop morally straight, disciplined, concerned, self-
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reliant citizens in the best tradition of world Scouting. 
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MISSION 
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To inculcate in our Scouts, love of God, country and fellowmen. To 
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prepare the youth for responsible leadership. To contribute to nation building 
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according to the ideals, principles and program of Scouting. 
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SEC. 8. Nature and Purpose. -
The BSP is an independent and 
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voluntary, non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political entity which shall 
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WillinglY cooperate WiUi oUier persons, natural and jiidicial, puolic and private, 
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whose ideals and procedures are in accord with those conferred or authorized by 
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this Act. 
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SEC. 9. Chief Scout.- The President of the Republic of the Philippines 
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shaii be the Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of the philippines. 
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SEC. 10. Vice Chief Scout. - The Vice-President of the Republic of the 
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Philippines shall be the Vice Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. 
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SEC. 11. Authority and Powers of the Chief Scout and Vice Chief 
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Scout. - The Chief Scout and Vice Chief Scout are honorary members of the 
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Boy Scouts of the Philippines but are not deemed to be members of the National 
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Executive Board unless they are duly elected as members thereof in accordance 
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with the provisions of this Act and of the Corporation's by-laws. 
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SEC. 12. National Executive Board. - The governing body of the said 
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corporation shall consist of not more than thirty three (33) members of the 
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National Executive Board, the members of which shall be Filipino citizens of good 
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moral character. The Board shall be composed of the following: 
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(a) TM National President of tile Girl Scouts of tile Philippines: 
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(b) Regional Ghairm~n 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 
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the chartered Provincial, City or conglomerate of cities and municipalities 
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to be known as Local Councils within the region during its meeting called 
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for this purpose; 
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(s) Gne Senier/Rever Ssellt each frem bll2'en; Visayas ana Minaanae areas; 
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to be elected during the conference of Scouts ages 13 to 25 known as the 
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Scout Youth Forum in their, respective Philippine geographical areas; 
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(d) Twelve (12) regular members to be elected by the members of the 
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National Council in its meeting called for this purpose; and, 
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(e) Five (5) additional members from the private sector. 
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Thereafter, the National Executive Eioard as herein tully constituted shall eleci 
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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) Treasurer; and, 
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(e) Such other officers as the Board may deem necessary. 
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members of the National Executive Board shall be prescribed within the By-Laws 
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of fM corporation Wl1icn snail seNe as fne Executive Committee. 
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The term of office of the members of the Board shall be three (3) years. 
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However, all incumbent elective officers of the BSP whose terms have not yet 
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expired at the effectivity of this Act shall be allowed to serve 'the unexpired 
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portion of their terms as herein provided for and the President of the Corporation 
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shail be eiigible for reelection. " 
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Vacancies in the National Executive Board shall be filled by a majority vote of 
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the remaining members and a member thus elected shall serve only for the 
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unexpired term. 
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The By-Laws may prescribe the number of members of the National 
Executive Board necessary to constitute a quorum of the board. 
SEC. 13. Powers and Functions of the National Executive Board. -
The National Executive Board shall exercise the following powers and functions: 
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To make and to amend the By-Laws 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; 
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; 
To designate five (5) or more of their number to constitute an executive 
or governing committee,of WhiCh a majority Shall constitute Ii quorUm, 
through a resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board. Such 
Committee, to the extent provided in said resolution or in By-Laws of 
the corporation, shaii have and exercise the powers of the Natlonai 
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; 
To create standing and special oommittees 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 By-Laws; 
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, 
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 By-Laws. 
SEC. 14. National Council. - The National Council in 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; 
(0) The Regional ScoUt Commissioner: a person aUlY appointea ana 
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 By-Laws. 
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The qualifications, terms' of office, and the manner of electing the 
abovementioned members of the National Council shall be prescribed in the By-
Laws of the oorporation, 
The numerical composition of the National Council shall be provided for in the 
By-Laws 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 
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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. Spedal meetings of the National Council 
may be called upon such notice as may be prescribed in the By-Laws. One-third 
(1/3) of the members of the National Council shall constitute a quorum to do 
business during meetings. 
The National Council of 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) 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. 
SEC. 15. Powers and Duties of the National Council. - The National 
Council shall exercise the following powers and functions: 
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To hold a Triennial Council Meeting at a time and place to be 
designated in the By-Laws. The purpose of such meetings is to 
dl!lCU!l!l the national concerns and iMues of eacn Local scout CoUncil 
for the proper governance of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines; 
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To require the majority vote of the Nationai Councii before the cause 
of any lien, encumbrance or disposition of any real property; 
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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; ana; 
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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. 
SEC. 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. 
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The SSP 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 SSP shall cause 
Uie registration of saia eml:ilems, l:iaages, insignias, Uniforms ana oUier 
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, 
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as amended. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is hereby directed 
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to cause said registration free of charge; 
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Department of Trade and' Industry shall refuse the registration of 
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associations, the registration of trade names and the filling of 
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trademarks, commercial marks and industrial models and designs 
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making use of the emblems, badges, insignias, uniforms and other 
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equipment of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines or their translation in 
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SEC. 17. Fiscal Incentives. - Any donation or contribution which from 
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time to time may be made to Boy Scouts of the Philippines by the Government or 
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any of its subdivisions, branches, offices, agencies or instrumentalities or by a 
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foreign government or by private entities and individuals shall be expended by 
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the National Executive Board in pursuance of this Act. The Corporation shall be 
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Exemption from income tax pursuant to Section 30 (e), (g) and (h) of 
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(VAT) fees and other charges of all kinds on all income derived from 
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its operations, including the use, lease or sale of its real properties and 
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Exemption from the direct and direct taxes, including VAT, duties, fees 
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to support its purposes and objectives as embodied in this Act shall, subject to 
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the limitations and conditions under the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, 
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as amended, be exempt from the donor's tax and shall be deductible from the 
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SEC. 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 
fraudulentiy wear the Boy Scouts of the Phlilppines uniform, cail 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 
aoy 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 (P200,000.00) nor more than 
Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00). 
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 
~hillppines, as amended. 
SEC. 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 effectiivity of this Act. 
SEC. 20. Repealing 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. 
SEC. 21. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SEC. 22. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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