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Repubhc of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.8297
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Introduced by Representative Eduardo Roa Rama ]r.
EXPIANATORY NOTE
Scouting is a alobally recognized institution and movement which provides the youtb with
a program that empowers them, by imparting unto them practical life skills, strengthening their
character and competencies whale fostering in the youth a spirit for service. Both the Boy Scouts
of the Philippines and the Gid Scouts of the Phhippines aim to prepare the Fhipino youth to act
as catalysts for change.
The inclusion of the scouting program in the elementary and junior high school curriculum
under the K-12 program in our schools is in line with the poficy of the State as laid out in the 1987
Philippine Constitution. As stated in Section 13, Article 11 of the Charter, the State recognizes the
vital role of the youth in nation-building, and in promoting and protecting their physical, moral,
spiritual,  intellectual,  and  social  being.  Similady,  the  State  is  tasked  to  inculcate  in  the  youth
patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
Through  the integration of a value-based, flon-formal education through the Scouting
Program, it shall reinforce nationalism among the youth through courage, discipline, and a dutiful
sense of serving the community. With this, the Fhipinos at an eady age, shall already be presented
with  opportunities  to  hone  their  character  and  lay  the  foundation  in  becoming  dependable,
dedicated, and upright citizens of our country. In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is
earnestly soucht.
EDUARDO ROA RAMA ]R.


RepubEc of the Phihppines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Reghar Session
HOUsEB|LLNo.8297
Introduced by Representative Eduardo Roa Rama Jr.
AN Acr MANDATING THE INCLusloN OF THE scOuTING PROGRAM IN
THE ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM UNDER
THE K-12 PROGRAM IN ALL puBLlc AND PRIVATE scHOors IN THE
PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be il enacted ky the Senate and the House Of RapreserilatiiJes Of the Pbil¢Pim ill Cong!ress a5.fembled:
1                    Section 1. Sraorf rr.de. -This Act shall be known as the "Scouting Integration Act."
2                    Section 2. Z}€c/aratr.oj] ofpo/I.cr.es. -It is a declared policy that the state recognizes the
3       vital role of the youth in nation-building and  shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
4       spiritual,  intenectual,  and  social  wen-being.   It  shall  inculcate  in  the  youth  patriotism  and
5       nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
6                 Sechon 3.  Integration of scouting in the  Elementary and Junior High  school
7       Cz"rr.ou/IIm. -For the purpose of carrying out and effecting the declared policy, the Department
8      of Education, in coordination with the Boy scouts of the philippines and the Gin scouts of the
9       Philippines,  shall  integrate  Scouting  as  a  subject  in  the  elementary  and  junior  high  school
10       curriculum under the K-12 program, in all public and private schools in the phhippines.
11                   Section 4. Poo/Ofscotitr-qg rcachfrs. -It shah be mandatory for an schools to maintain
12       or eniploy at least one (1) teacher with sufficient knowledge and training in scouing, as certified
13       by the Boy scouts of the philippines or the Gid scouts of the philippines.
14                    Teachers designated by their respechve schools as members of the pool shah undergo
15       continuous scouting training, at no cost to the teacher.
16                    Section 5. jftyur.valencjrElfflfmptr.on. -All scouts who shall reach the rank of Eagle scout
17       under the scouting program shall be exempted from the Basic Reser`re Officer Training Corps
18      program or other simhar programs which may be created and implemented in the future.


1                   Section 6.  Appuropr.afr.ons. -The amount necessary for the initial implementation of
2       this Act shall be sourced from the budget of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such sums
3       as may be necessary for the continued implernentation of this Act shat be included in the annul
4       General Appropriations Act.
5                   Scahon 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -W.r[hin a:J!Drty (9U» trys fcorn.its
6      consrfution, the Department of Education, in coordination with the Boy scouts of the philippines
7       and the Girl scouts of the philippines, shat formulate the rules and fegulations for the effective
8      implementation of this Act.
9                    Section 8. Sapgradr.fr.tyr crause. -If, for any reason, any section, clause, or term of this
10       Act is held to be inegal, invahd, or unconstitutional, such parts not affected by such declaration
11       shallremain in full force and effect.
12                     Section  9.  iRcjpca/+rig Crazisc.  -AIllaws,  presidential  decrees,  issuances,  executive
13       orders,letters of instruction, niles, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
14       hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
15                    Section 10.  Effectivfty clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15)  days  after its
16      pubhcation in the official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.