Question & AnswerQ&A (Commonwealth Act No. 111)
Commonwealth Act No. 111 is titled 'An Act to create a public corporation to be known as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and to define its powers and purposes,' enacted on October 31, 1936.
The incorporators named are J. E. H. Stevenot, A. N. Luz, G. P. Romulo, Vicente Lim, Manuel Camus, Jorge B. Vargas, and G. A. Daza, all residents of Manila, Philippines.
The principal office shall be in the City of Manila, Philippines.
The corporation has perpetual succession, power to sue and be sued, hold and receive real and personal estate, adopt and alter a seal, conduct business throughout the Philippines, make and adopt bylaws and rules, and do all acts necessary to carry out the Act's provisions and promote its corporate purposes.
To promote boys' ability to do things for themselves and others, train them in scoutcraft, and teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues through organization and cooperation with other agencies.
The corporation has no power to issue certificates of stock or to declare or pay dividends; its objects and purposes are strictly benevolent and not for pecuniary profit of its members.
The governing body is an executive board of residents of the Philippines. The initial board comprises the named incorporators, vacancies are filled by majority vote of remaining members, and the board has powers to make bylaws and manage corporate affairs.
Until the corporation adopts its own distinctive badges, uniforms, and insignia, it may use those of the Boy Scouts of America. Once adopted, it has the exclusive right in the Philippines to use its titles and insignia.
By April 1 each year, the corporation must send the President of the Philippines a report of its proceedings for the preceding year, including a full and itemized report of all receipts and expenditures.
Imprisonment not exceeding six months, a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos, or both, at the court's discretion.
With written consent and an affirmative vote of a majority of the corporation's members, the executive board may dispose of all property of the corporation.
Yes, donations or contributions from the government or its instrumentalities shall be expended by the Executive Board strictly in pursuance of the Act's purposes.