QuestionsQuestions (DECS ORDER NO. 106, S. 1998)
It revises the rules granting exemptions of qualified Scouts from Citizens Army Training (CAT) to strengthen the Department’s co-curricular program for youth in character building, citizenship training, skills for self-reliance, and service to others.
Scouts who are 4th year high school students and have attained at least the Outdoorsman Rank or First Class Rank, or who have participated in recognized international Scouting events.
At least the Outdoorsman Rank or the First Class Rank, or participation in recognized international Scouting events.
Participation in recognized international Scouting events.
The Scout must be recommended by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Regional Offices and approved by the DECS Regional Directors concerned.
Recommendation: BSP Regional Offices. Approval: DECS Regional Directors concerned.
Yes. The order provides that the exemption provision shall also apply to Rovers and Roverettes if they intend to become members or managers of Rover circles and actively participate in Rover Scouting activities.
They must have been active members of the BSP from first year to third year high school.
It authorizes BSP Regional Offices’ Regional Offices to facilitate verification and certification in close coordination with DECS Regional Offices concerned.
It must be filled up by the Scout-applicant; copies may be reproduced by BSP Regional and Local Councils for use in applications.
It states that any provision of Department Order No. 30, s. 1974; MEC Order No. 49, s. 1979; and MECS Order No. 35, s. 1986 not inconsistent with this Order shall remain effective.
The text provided emphasizes the application form and the recommendation/approval process; specific documents beyond the form are not enumerated in the excerpt.
It means older provisions continue to apply only to the extent they do not conflict with the new exemption rules set out in DECS Order No. 106, s. 1998.
The Scout must be a 4th year high school student.
To the extent old rules are inconsistent, they are superseded by the new provisions; those not inconsistent remain effective.
It indicates the Department wants the order promptly circulated for compliance and guidance of all concerned parties, particularly BSP and DECS regional offices.