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The Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best,
to do my duty to God and my country,
the Republic of the Philippines,
and to obey the Scout Law,
to help other people at all times,
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.

Ang Panunumpa ng Scout

Sa ngalan ng aking dangal,
ay gagawin ko ang buong makakaya;
Upang tumupad sa aking tungkulin,
sa Diyos at sa aking Bayan,
ang Republika ng Pilipinas
at sumunod sa Batas ng Scout;
Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahat ng pagkakataon;
Pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan,
gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.
The Scout Law Ang Batas ng Scout
A Scout is... Ang Scout ay...
 Trustworthy  Mapagkakatiwalaan
 Loyal  Matapat
 Helpful  Matulungin
 Friendly  Mapagkaibigan
 Courteous  Magalang
 Kind  Mabait
 Obedient  Masunurin
 Cheerful  Masaya
 Thrifty  Matipid
 Brave  Matapang
 Clean  Malinis
 Reverent  Maka-Diyos
The Scout Motto
“Laging Handa” (Be Prepared)
The motto reminds the Boy Scout of the
meaning and purpose of his membership and the
training he is getting in Scouting.
A Scout is being prepared and trained for
responsible citizenship. As he acquires necessary
knowledge and skills in Scouting, his mind is
conditioned and he is able to offer these same
knowledge and skills not only for himself but in the
service of others.

The Scout Slogan

“Do a good turn daily” (Gumawa ng mabuti
araw-araw)
The Scout slogan serves as a daily reminder
and challenge to the Scout to look for opportunities
to render a good turn to somebody, be it at home,
in school, in the community or elsewhere. This
positive reminder to render service to others
complements the Scout Motto of “Laging Handa.”
The Scout Sign
How executed.
The Scout Sign is made with the right hand palm forward with
forefinger, middle and ring finger pointed upward, the thumb
folded over the little finger. The forearm forms a right angle
with the upper arm which is horizontally in line with the
shoulder.
Its meaning.
The three fingers pointing upward indicate the three parts of
the Scout Oath, the same meaning as the three components of
the Scout trefoil. They also signify that a Scout reaches
upward to bigger and nobler ideals. The joined thumb and little
fingers joined together represent the unity of the Scouting
movement and symbolize the bond of brotherhood that binds
all Scouts of the world together.
Its uses.
The Scout sign is used by Scouts when he makes a solemn
pledge, while reciting the Scout Oath and Law, as well as the
Panunumpa sa Watawat. It is also used as a greeting of
recognition sign among Scouts and Scouters all over the
The Scout Handshake
Scouts all over the world use the Scout Handshake.
Scouts everywhere greet each other with a warm left
handshake. Using it makes one feel that he belongs to the
world of brotherhood of Scouting and that he is one among
the millions of Scouts in various parts of the world
dedicated to the same ideal of service.
A Scout shakes hands with another Scout with the
left hand. The grandson of an Ashanti Chief who fought
against B-P told this story of the origin of the Scout left
handshake. When the Chief surrendered to B-P, the latter
extended his right hand as a token of friendship. The
Ashanti Chief however, insisted on shaking with the left
hand, explaining, "the bravest of the brave shake hands
with the left hand, because in order to do so, they must
throw away their greatest protection, their shield." Thus
Scouts and Pathfinders shake hands with the left hand as
proof of their good faith and true friendliness.
The Scout Badge
The Scout Badge figure came from the French fleur-de-lis (Lily
Flower) in which it is most visible in all European logo as well as those
who are inspired by the Mythologies.
 The Badge is divided into two (2) parts:
1. The Scroll (Symbolizes the smile of a scout)
2. The Trefoil (Symbolizes the 3 duties of a scout: Duty to God,
Duty to others and Duty to self.
 The 3 stars represents Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as well as
Truth, Faith and Knowledge respectively. The stars under which we
sleep or hike on during camping.
 The Sun as a whole represents Liberty and Freedom. The 8 rays of
the sun represent the first 8 provinces (Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Batangas, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite and Laguna) that fought
against the Spanish Rule.
 The color Red represents Courage, Bravery, Heroism, for the blood
of those who died for our country while the color Blue stands for
Peace, Justice and Noble Ideas. The color White stands for Purity
and the Equilateral Triangle based on the hoist side represents
Equality.
 The Single Band in the trefoil means World Brotherhood.
 The Scroll is like the mouth of a smiling scout, showing that a Scout
is Cheerful. The Scout Motto is written in the Scroll.
 The Overhand Knot tied at the bottom represents Our Scout Slogan,
“Do a Good Turn Daily”.
The Senior Scout Emblem
 The Senior Scout Medallion represents all that Senior
Scouting stands for.
 The red double letter S embossed in a field of gold and
represented as a winding road leading to the distant
horizon symbolizes the exciting outdoor trails of life which a
Senior Scout must take in an adventure-filled journey to good
citizenship.
 The golden field upon which the double letter S is lain
symbolizes those golden values that every Senior Scout must
strive to possess as he goes through life.
 The trefoil on the emblem reminds him that, as a Senior
Scout, he belongs to a worldwide brotherhood of young people
committed to a life of selfless service to God, Country, and
Fellowmen.
 The double S also represents the three sections of the Senior
Scout program. It symbolizes the pathways travelled by Land
Scouts as they wind their way through the woods. It also
symbolizes the red sails of sailboats that flaps in the wind as
Sea Scouts go into an adventurous voyage along the coast. So,
too, does it symbolize the flight curvature of spaceships hurling
into infinity as Air Scouts set their sights on a highly challenging
odyssey into the future.
 The double S is represented in red for the courageous spirit
that Senior Scouts must exemplify on their joyful journey to a
better life.
 The Senior Scout Emblem is worn on the right sleeve of the
Senior Scout Type A uniform.
The Senior Scout Slogan
“ONCE A SCOUT, ALWAYS A SCOUT.”
The slogan suggests that the moment you
enter Senior Scouting and people begin to know
and identify you as a Senior Scout, you are
expected to act like one. In uniform or out of it, you
are a Senior Scout at heart, in your thoughts and
deeds.
The Senior Scout Code
SENIOR SCOUT CODE
As a Senior Scout:
• I will live the Scout Oath and Law and the Senior
Scout Motto and Slogan;
• I will be familiar with the Constitution of the
Philippines, especially my rights and
obligations as a Filipino citizen;
• I will share in the responsibilities of my home,
school, church, neighborhood, community, and
country;
• I will deal fairly and kindly with my fellowmen in
the spirit of the Scout Law;
• I will work to preserve our Filipino heritage, aware
that -the privileges I enjoy were won
by hard work, sacrifice, clear thinking, and the faith
of our forefathers;
• I will do everything in my power to pass on a
better Philippines to the next generation.
Senior Scout Uniform and Insignia
The official Senior Scout Uniform (Type A)
consists of a light olive-green short-sleeved shirt
(symbolizing the environment) and olive-green long
trousers without cuffs (symbolizing mother earth).
The Senior Scout neckerchief is red symbolizing
courage and readiness to serve at all times. Official
badges of membership, office, and ranks are worn
as illustrated. These badges tell everyone that here
is a teenager who is ready to help others,
especially in times of crisis or need.
The Field Uniform (Type B) consists of a white
T- shirt with red piping on the neckline and sleeves.
The long trousers is olive green. A red neckerchief
is worn over the T-shirt.
he optional Official Senior Scout headgear is a
cap similar to that of the Boy Scouts but colored
red.
It is important that when an Outfit chooses to
wear the official headgear, all the members of that
Outfit (including the leaders) must wear it;
otherwise it is not Uniform.
During camping or hiking, some Senior Scouts
may want to use an outdoor uniform for easy
travelling cross- country. The outdoor uniform is the
same as that of Type B, except that instead of the
long trousers, the Khaki Scout shorts is worn with
white socks and rubber shoes.