Question & AnswerQ&A (DEPED ORDER NO. 68, S. 2003)
The main objective is to enhance, support, and develop boys and girls into well-rounded individuals with exemplary character, consistent with the Department of Education's mission.
Yes, all public and private elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to promote membership to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) among pupils, students, parents, and teachers at the start of the school year.
No, membership to the BSP and GSP is voluntary and shall not be made a condition for enrollment, transfer, or clearance of pupils and students.
Membership fees and other fundraising collections shall be collected by the BSP and GSP unit leaders and immediately remitted in full to the respective local councils duly chartered by their national offices.
No, there is no quota in membership required for BSP or GSP.
DepEd officials are urged to contribute to the development and implementation of quality scouting programs and to support the organization by being active members and officers of the BSP and GSP.
Yes, all DepEd officials and schoolchildren are encouraged to participate in scouting activities such as jamborees, camps, meetings, competitions, trainings, and conferences at various levels, subject to existing DepEd policies, rules, and regulations.
Yes, wearing the scout uniform by DepEd officials, other personnel, and students is encouraged for visibility and image-building.
The Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (CSCA) is designated as the office-in-charge of all scouting matters in the Department of Education.
Regional Directors, Schools Division Superintendents, and School Principals shall designate Education Supervisors, Department Heads, or Teachers as Scouting Coordinators to monitor the implementation together with their BSP and GSP counterparts.
Yes, memoranda and orders such as DECS Memorandum No. 143, s. 1997, DECS Order No. 99, s. 1999, DECS Order No. 54, s. 1993, DECS Order No. 30, s. 1999, and DECS Order No. 10, s. 1990 relate to service credits, awards, and exemptions in relation to scouting activities.
Yes, all Regional Directors, Schools Division Superintendents, and School Principals are authorized to formulate specific directives in accordance with DepEd Order No. 68, s. 2003 to ensure the revitalization of the scouting movement.
The scouting movement is recognized as an effective program for leadership and value formation that helps mold pupils and students into responsible and responsive citizens, and helps prevent engagement in vices like drug abuse.