Meet Jambo’s youngest participant
ASEAN YOUTH FORUM
Scouts join forces to solve pressing community issues
CAROL J. LAMBOJON Correspondent
SARAH ELLA MARIE S. MATUGUINA Correspondent
Rizal, The Painter Meet Rizal Gutierrez, the Scout who painted a portrait of the President hoping he would give it personally to him during the ASEAN Jamboree. Read his story on Page 2.
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“Growth and Stability” Such is the theme and the goal of the 6th ASEAN Scouts Jamboree which is being realized on every scouting activity especially on the ASEAN Youth Forum held at Tagum National Trade School (TNTS) Gymnasium which aims to give the scouts ample opportunity to voice out the concerns that their respective localities face. “We got to talk about issues concerning health, politics, environmental issues and more that concern today’s youth,” says
Scout Leader Erwin Cabasan of Makati City Council. The entire duration of the event was indeed productive as the participants were grouped together with scouts from various councils, including those from Philippines’ neighboring Southeast Asian countries who were present, where they were tasked to impart the issues they have observed from their respective localities. Afterwards, the SPEAR concept was introduced referring
to the process of introducing their suggestive actions to address the matters they’ve discussed wherein the aforementioned acronym stands for Subject, Problem, Existing Projects, Agencies involved, and finally, the proposed Resolution. Among the many delegations present were the scouts from Indonesia and Thailand who’ve also given their insights with regards to their concerns. Amidst language and cultural diversity, the discourse has pushed through
smoothly and the teams were able to proceed to the next stage of the forum. Scouts were engaged in a debate which helped in identifying the varying opinions from every participant and also in showing that aside from the physical strength that they possess, they also have what it takes to be mentally competitive and alert. According to Cabasan, it was a worthwhile event especially because it is recognized as a high assembly involving the international bodies.
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SNAPPY. Senior Scouts from Iligan City, Philippines are in their elements as they compete in the fancy drill competition yesterday, December 1. Leo Timogan
“I want to join!” These are the innocent yet bold words of the youngest scout in the camp, Eramadhani Iqram Masleh, an 8-year-old scout from Johor, Malaysia. Most children of his age are afraid to be away from home, but Iqram was an exception. Geared with his camping paraphernalia, he left his comfort zone and experienced the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree at Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. DESPITE ALL ODDS According to Rogelio C. Llamas, Jr. LT., member of the Contingent Management Team in Quezon City, scouts should at least be 10 years old to be part of the jamboree. “Bringing him here is not easy,” said the mother of Iqram in an interview. After about two months of submitting requirements and requesting permission for her son to get here, Iqram’s name, together with his two siblings, was included in the roster of scouts who could attend the jamboree. Despite the hurdles, he finally got here and unexpectedly surpassed the challenges the 12 modules bring, which not every scout in the camp did. ROOTS OF THE DESIRE TO SERVE It was through the influence and support of his mother, Noor Fazilah Masleh, who is also a scout volunteer, Iqram developed the urge to be part of the scouting movement. Most volunteers who guide scouts are educators by profession, but Noor is not one of them for she is a plain housewife who has a strong desire to serve. Her presence in this jamboree was the main factor why at a very young age, Iqram was permitted to be here. “Despite the expenses I and my husband have to cover, we support our children to join scouting to mainly keep them from harmful peer influence and for them to develop good values,” Noor answered with strong conviction when asked why she wants her children to be scouts. Remarkably, the whole family of Iqram have been part of the scouting movement for quite some time already. No wonder why he possesses a burning desire to be a scout. “Small but terrible” is what this young scout tries to prove as he continue t o c o n q u e r e the challenges set before him i n the weeklong journey he has in this jamboree.
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Grooming each subcamp’s area for the last day and Jambo Fiesta of the 6th ASEAN Jamboree, scouts from different delegations and councils are torn between feeling happy and sad as they recall their experiences for the past days. As part of the array of activities for the said Jamboree, Jambo fiesta is one of the most awaited events for every Jamboree for this is the time where camps are widely open to accept visitors and guests especially scouts from different delegations. “Jambo Fiesta is one of the most anticipated events because there are lots of foods to be served and visitors to visit the camp. The kids (Kawan and Boy Scouts) are very excited because it is their time to enjoy,” said Ruby Rose Malasaga the head contingent of Camp Tagum for Tagum City Delegation and one of the Jamboree Management Committee. As the camp converges as one, each of its member council is anticipated for a feast of foods to share among the scouts, troop
Before #ASEANJambo2017 ends, EPark shifts to festive mode leaders and visitors. The foods to be partaken by all are not just ordinary goodies but are the cultural delicacies of each council. Moreoever, cultural performances are also to be shown as part of making friends with other councils thus making the feast a showcase of one’s culture and taking a glimpse of one’s unique style of living. “The event [Jambo Feast] is our opportunity to share our own set of culture. This is our way to let [Scouts] understand the culture and let them know about its origin and history,” stressed Ledio A. Baylosis, WBH, Head Contingent of Agusan Del Sur Council. Multitudes of visitors from the different participating councils and even outsiders are awaited to flock to each camp and taste the camp’s variety of offerings: palatable foods, extraordinary local delicacies and festive cultural performances. “Because it is an open camp, it is expected that parents, visitors and campers are to visit and be one with us as we celebrate the last day of the Jamboree. We will
show them our hospitality; a taste of our own culture,” Sir Baylosis added. No matter how tedious the preparations are for the said feast for every subcamp, they are all still showing their toothy smiles as they voiced out the assortments of their camp’s surprises. The delegation of Maldives are so happy upon knowing that there is a Jambo Fiesta which will happen on the last day since they are unfamiliar about the Philippines’ Jamboree culture of eating altogether. “Jambo Feast is nice because scouts will join in one together and celebrate,” said by Scout Mohamed Shauf Rilwan, a Maldivian Scout delegate. Maldivian culture of eating together has a specialty of the country’s national delicacies which includes the best of their offerings like the Banbukeyku Kanney Dhelonu which is the breadfruit curry soup famous for the main dish and ofcourse the Bondi as the dessert which is made out of sugar, bread and dried coconut.
“When we eat together [as scouts] we always have our famous Banbukeyku, a popular dish in Maldives and after the main dish we share Bondi as our desserts,” Scout Rilwan added. Meanwhile, as embedded in the Philippines’ scouting tradition, Filipino camps and scouts share their most prized foods to be shared in the Jambo Feast. The Camp Tagumpay which is composed of Tagum Council and the host city shared that the Jambo Feast will be celebrated with lots of foods like the famous Filipino roasted pork, Lechon, ice cream and many more as this is a celebration of one’s efforts for the past days of scouting. “Our camp will have three (3) lechons, ice cream and variety of foods for the Kawan, Troops and Visitors who will come at our camp. This is our way of celebrating the collaborative efforts done by all; a feast for our success in this ASEAN Jamboree,” Malasaga of Tagum Council said. Delegation from CARAGA Region particularly Agusan Del
Norte are already readying their Filipiniana costume and the boats under the Eastern Mindanao banner which will acquaint the visitors about their culture specifically their origin. “We have already asked our scouts and even us [scout leaders] to prepare for our Filipiniana costumes as our way to welcome foreign and local contingents. We also put some boats to show the people our culture because kids (in this generation) are no longer educated properly about our history and how we are in CARAGA,” Baylosis said. Moreover, the Pasay Delegation of Subcamp Pyu shared that their first preparation is to brief their Hearing Impaired scouts about what will happen for the Jambo Fiesta. The South Cotabato contingents are ready to show off their culture and share the rich couth of their civilization through their cultural performances. Aklan delegates also shared that on the Jambo Feast, the major delicacy that they will lay
FAMILY AFFAIR. The youngest scout with his mother Noor Fazilah and sister Nur Farisha. Carol Lambojon on the event is the their famous sticky rice delicacy which is called Biko and they will also be performing some dances as part of the event’s highlights. The genuine spirit of festivities for the Jambo Feast are not solely realiable for the foods to be shared and performances to be showcased but the true Jambo Fiesta soul lies on the scouts’ way of valuing camaraderie and showing their jubilant celebration of friends as the 6th ASEAN Jamboree comes to its closing day.
Jamboree security airtight—Camp Chief Rellon EDWIN OSCAR GUTIRREZ, JR. Correspondent
BIG BROTHER. Camp Chief Mayor Allan Rellon monitors the Jamboree’s vital points through a CCTV monitor system aimed at beefing up the security measures of the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree. Vinzel Bret Davo
Despite the frenzy of activities among five different sites all over Tagum City for the more than 30,000 delegates, Camp Chief Allan Rellon reports that security is airtight in the 6th ASEAN Jamboree. “As far as we’ve gathered, there have been zero incidents,” assured the Tagum City executive in the vernacular. There are over 2,500 security personnel deployed for the Jamboree, consisting of soldiers from the various branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and officers from the Philippine National Police. According Deputy Camp Administrator for Operations Giovanni Rellon, there are 26 security cameras deployed at strategic locations all over the Energy Park and nearby Tagum National Trade School, closely monitored at the administration
office round the clock for the whole duration of the scout meet. False Alarm Clarifying the alarm raised during the Philippine-Korean Cultural Exchange Program evening of November 29th, where a firetruck blared its siren near the activity at the Energy Park Grand Arena and briefly interrupted the performance, to be an error. “It was signaling taps (a warning announcing the end of activities for the day at camp),” assured Rellon, adding that it has been already remedied and will not happen again. Honesty Popular Theft is also nonexistent among the campers, with the delegates even reporting and turning over lost items to the authorities. “A Sri Lankan scout found a bag belonging to a delegate from Luzon,” reported Rellon, adding that only other incident was that of a Thai scout losing his wallet, which
is currently being traced as of press time. “There have been a lot of reports from the staff of scouts endorsing lost and found items.” Rellon said, “We plan on recognizing their honesty during the Youth Forum.” Zero Alcohol As a further peace and security measure, nearby stores and business establishments have been asked to curtail sales of alcoholic drinks. “I asked the PNP to go around to observe and ask (storeowners and vendors) not to sell intoxicating drinks.” Although the business may be outside camp grounds, the camp chief stressed that they also have an effect on what happens to the Jamboree. To further ensure that all untoward occurrence will be addressed, Rellon asked all scouts to immediately report any incident to their adult leaders and any present service members.
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A scout is Helpful:
Scouts take on Rescuelympics JET LEMUEL M. SALAZAR & RINZ DIETHER P. SANICO Correspondent
Saving lives is not simple. It requires every single bit of concentration, medical knowledge and devotion to your duty to successfully pull it off. Yet, scouts made it seem simple. The Rescuelympics event on the fifth Day of the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree saw teams of seven scouts competing to determine the best in performing first aid. The activity was akin to a simulation of an emergency first aid as scouts were given situational accidents to deal with. Among the participants are scouts
from Tagum City, who finished first in the competition. You could see the seriousness and the unity of the team as they worked like a welloiled machine. The scouts were given the situation of aiding a man struck with lightning. They were the first to finish not because of rushing to finish but because of the great communication the team had. They were the antithesis of dysfunction as they worked as a cohesive unit. Despite of how easy it looked, it was far from the truth. The scouts underwent intensive training to master the craft of saving people.
This was done to prepare them for real life situations. All scouts, not just the winning scouts, embodied the third scout law- being helpfuleven if it was for a contest. For their faces have shown determination to fulfill their oath as scouts which is to help others at all times. “As scouts, it is our duty to help the people so we have to learn how to perform first aid. Being helpful is a part of the 12-point scout law created by Lord Baden-Powell so we must always be prepared to help others when accidents happen.” Christian Andre Alipio, the
leader of the Tagum City team said. “Being helpful is not just a trait for scouts, it should be a trait instilled in the minds of all people. Instead of posting videos or pictures online, people should voluntarily help the helpless themselves.” Alipio finished. First aid looked easy when you see the scouts execute their given task but it is far from being easy. Training after training have molded them to the point they are capable to aid the needy. Aside from that, they embraced one of the most important lesson of scouting: helping others without being told.
Rizal: Painting rainbows from dulling hues RIZAL GUTIERREZ
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In this world where prejudice reigns free in the wild jungle of thoughts of people, one could never assume from a person who is noticeably “less” but has “more”. Promenading along the busy bustling street of Energy Park during the Grand Parade of the Opening of the 6th ASEAN Jamboree, one among the bunch of scouts from Bulacan delegation emerged uniquely: a physically challenged young man proudly strutted his own painted facsimile of the beloved President of the Philippines, Rodrigo R. Duterte. Rizal Gutierrez, 19 years of age from Calumpit Bulacan has a congenital physical distinctiveness. Born on December 30, 1998, our Grade 10 scout from Frances National High School has gotten his name from no less than our National Hero himself, Dr. Jose Rizal because both of them are born on the same date. The date however is not the only same thing that binds the two because both of them use pen to express oneself but ventilating on different forms. Rizal, in his extraordinary physique could illustrate esthetical paintings using watercolor and different drawing materials. LOVE OF ART Growing up, Rizal faced numerous mocks from ridiculing crowd; belittling his existence through his appearance. But this didn’t faze him to become a marvel of painting. Even in his younger years, Rizal has already started creating artworks and drawings. Just like a typical child, his threshold towards
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achieving his masterful skills is drawing simple things and gradually he has developed the love of art; an expression of catalyzing one’s dream into the timeless unfaded beauty of a painting. “In drawing, I could be the best of myself and I could create a world where everything is created perfectly,” Rizal stressed. With his God-given skill, he is able to win numerous painting and drawing contests breaking the barriers of his stereotypes and hailing the name of the school where he came from. His talent in painting has gotten him a chance to prove his worth among the people who judge and ridicule him. The remarkable paintings that he easily crafted out from his imaginations are his means of surpassing simpletons and faultfinding individuals making him superior in terms of talent and skill. Thus, a prodigy in his own right in the artistic world of painting. PASSION FOR SCOUTING Rizal’s love for scouting goes second aside from painting. That is the reason why even with his family’s meager means of living, he pursued his way to Tagum City for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of the ASEAN Jamboree. As a scout, Rizal did everything in his capacity to be at par with his co-scouts. His physical aberrance did not hinder his desire to be in the scouting movement but even motivated him to go beyond his comfort zone. According to his friend in the Scouting Organization, Don Pardiñas, he is not a heavyload in the group but a person
that could get along with the activities in scouting. He even added that Rizal really has the love for scouting as he is always eager to join whenever there are events involving scouting. Asked if he (Rizal) found any difficulty in the modules prepared during the 6th ASEAN Jamboree, he nodded no and even said that all activities are smoothly done although they are all challenging. His trip to the Palm City of the South (a known monicker of Tagum City) was not even sure because of some financial problems. But a month before the kick-off the jamboree, his co-scouts together with the help of their teachers helped him to earn enough money to travel. Hence, an array of light came to view for Rizal for finally, he could participate in the Jamboree and could personally meet his idol, President Duterte and give his painting to him which he made last August 26, 2017. Unfortunately, his idol was not able to show up during the Opening Ceremony making him a bit sad. However, with a hopeful heart, he prays that the President will be present on the last day although there’s only a thin line of opportunity to meet him for their flight in going back to Manila falls on the same day at 9:00 o’clock in the morning. For him, he’s still very happy because he has this chance to be a part of the largest scouting activity in Asia because not all has this golden opportunity. Although he has not met the President in the camp, he’s very auspicious that he will meet him someday and show his most prized painted portrait.
DIGONG’S HOPEFUL FAN The tough-talking President from Davao has made interesting remarks that made Rizal believe in his ways of changing the Philippines. Rizal strongly infers the President’s means of making the country free from corruption and cleaning the streets from abusive individuals and drug addicts. “I have always believed in his ways of taking care of our country. There is a [rapid] change of our governing system and Iike it especially that we [youth] experience it first hand,” Rizal said. The boldness of the President did not taunt Rizal in changing his views about him, rather it made him realize that indeed Philippines needs a strong leader and like a bamboo resilient to some changes brought about by diversities among the hundreds of ethnicities and race groups in the archipelago. “It’s okay. His words are [sometimes] harsh but his actions are visibly for the betterment of our community. Actions are more important than words,” the young scout added. Hence, for months, he prepared his meeting with the President and stroked his best skill to produce a wonderfully crafted art portrait of the President himself just to show his appreciation to the President for transforming the nation for a better one. SCOUTING BOND Rizal maybe regarded as “different” or “unusual” in the eyes of the society but little did the people know that he is more than the common cuts
and the established norms of people; he is even beyond in pure talent and gentleness of heart. Scouting for him is indeed like his passion in painting, is his avenue to be ‘one with the society’ by not feeling less of a person. By creating bonds of friendship to other scouts from other places or even
countries, Rizal feels like he can be the best of himself and that he could show the world that he (along with the people with certain challenges) can still be a part of ‘that world’ where prejudices and biases are non-existent and everyone are all part of the brotherhood bond—and that world is the Scouting World.
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SCOUTS’ STEPS Boy Scouts exhibit discipline in fancy drill competition KYLA B. LASTIMOSA & EMANUEL KING D. GACULA Correspondent
In the midst of the Grand Arena under the heat of the blazing sun and atop the muddy soils, scouts show their prowess and discipline through organized marching also known as the fancy drill. The 5th day of the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree pushes through marked by the synchronized movement showcased by the contingents of the Fancy Drill Competition held in the Grand Arena at Energy Park, Apokon Road, Tagum City today, December 1. Shouting and screaming on their
seats, with some standing on top of their chairs, were the spectators of the event but louder cheers and applauses were heard during the execution of the scouts of Iligan Council. Painted black with details of white were the faces of Iligaynon as they move in coordination with the percussion band accompanying their
presentation. One of the highlights was when they lay flat on the muddy soil as they execute more spectacular circular movements. Neil Rod L. Cortez, Senior Patrol Leader of Iligan Council expressed his gratitude to those people who supported them during their practices and even after their performance.
“We would also like to thank the City Government of Iligan for sponsoring all our expenses during this Jamboree, for we haven’t even spent a single peso from our pockets.” Despite receiving so much positive remarks from other people, they haven’t claimed the compliments for themselves, for they offer all the
A Rhapsody: ASEAN Scouts Got Talent REYNA GRACE A. TAGALICOD & GENIE BELLE R. ATACADOR Correspondent
Being commenced with the official sound track of the Got Talent, the audience steadfastly cheered beyond the energy of anticipation keeping track of their seats in the open arena. Fog machines some were standing with their bare foot upon the widespread sludge. November has palpably paved way for the entrance of the December breeze. Hence, the night was braced for the cue to be done. The crowd elicited engaging character as they stood still throughout the duration of the ASEAN Scouts Got Talent. The activity was based on a locally-franchised talent reality show. Principally, there will be 4 judges who got buzzers if the act of the contingents is displeasing them. Subsequently, the ones who have it will be officially eliminated and is excluded to go up to the
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next round. Instead of exes facing the stage, there are 4 checks which will lit up if the judges appreciate the act. In contrary, if the 4 buzzers got hit by the judges, the act will be completely discarded; however, if they got 4 straight checks, they will be automatically promoted to the next phase of the contest. Blanketing the arena is the dusky sky—no asterisks to witness but all thorough darkness. The show started with the mediocre weather. Halfway to its culmination, the clouds wet the totality of the area but that never stopped the scouts from being part of the crowd. The reactions of the crowd vary according to the acts. Some deadpanned, seated on the edge of the monoblock chairs, shouted in ecstasy, and evoked degree of laughters amid diversity. The night introduced different cultures with their respective colors
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integrated with the shade of unity. And the entertainers were of course the ever participative Filipinos including the gifted foreign countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and India. Among the 36 who battled for four checks, six were betted for fortunate second chance of final touch. The lucky qualifiers had the best approved last shows to seize the detail of being hailed during that wet and showery evening. Uniformed shoes, voice as the props, rattan made baskets, guitar and voilin as the producers and body as the actor were the finalists’ lucky charm. But their talents were their silhouette of that night. The spotlight was theirs and the praise of the crowd as well. Outside the fence were the talents buzzed by juries as not qualified. However, though down on one’s luck, the charge that they possess changed the mood of their fail’s aftermath. After a minute or long execution of their best on stage that were cut off by the juries’ signal of rejection, imagine and perceive acceptance as how they did feel while taking themselves off of the stage. As their leaders and supporters cheer them with “okay lang yan!” or ”It’s okay” in their defeat, their voices dubbed sportsmanship in a sense of optimism and enethusiasm behind the fall. This sewed manner in this engaging competition lifted them to sense the vivid recognition of experience which was a blessing to them. Both hailed and failed had an opportunity to be exposed to the crowd in the highest level which is international. As emotions direct the movement of their faces, satisfaction delineated that what they thought about this was never about being fortunate or not with the outcome but the fact that they were lucky because few were given the chance. Nevertheless, from singing, playing instruments, beatboxing showcasing culture and many more, dancing highlighted the show. South Cotabato Council slayed the talents’ night because of their ever energetic exhibition of dance moves with the content of scouting like adding fancy drill feat. Organized choreography and uniform energy and emotions served as their weapons in the battle. However, since they bring the name of their council and of their country Philippines, the mover scouts graced with humble hearts after that cloud nine boom making the scene fair like it was not a competition. Scouts are not mere scouts. Since Scouting is life, colors made it bountiful as a whole. Talents paint colors in life that makes scouting a complete thought. And through this gift, ASEAN Community is lucky enough to grow Youth with Talent, Intelligence and attitude.
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A look into the camp that never sleeps EDWIN OSCAR GUTIERREZ, JR. Correspondent
It’s 2:30 in the morning. The distant drums of a contingent rehearsing for their presentation activity area has just died down. Yet, silence has yet to fall on the 30,000 souls gathered in the Energy Park on the 6th ASEAN Scout Jamboree. Along the main road are scattered groups of campers, shooting the breeze, their murmurs carrying over the distance, highlighted by the occasional laugh. “We talk about what happened earlier,” explained Davao Oriental Scout Marisse Aubrey Amor, “and they people we got to know, especially those from other countries. Her companion, Angelito Sumbadon, also from Davao Oriental, nods in agreement. “We also talk about we’re going to do the next day,” he said, pointing out that “tomorrow” is actually later. Another scout, who asked not to be named, added that this is the only time he can actually get a decent bath. That might not be a good idea. At the camp’s medical center, the staff on duty are using their heat lamps to warm up a scout who, according to his adviser, stayed out in the frigid camp air too long. “We’re already used to this,” remarked attending physician
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Dr. Dodgie Perla, MD from the Davao Regional Medical Center. “Actually, this is easy compared to what we do at the hospital Under the light of a tent, Fray Leonardo Arceo Jallorena, OSA, prepares his bag, carefully packing his uniform for later when he will attend the Wood Badger’s meeting. “I reflect and pray for the things that happened today,” said the Augustinian brother who leads a Mati City troop, “and for the things that will come tomorrow.”
For Thai scouts Kamolphop Phummirat and Tatsanasiri Srinikornchot, a sleeping camp means vacant power outlets on which they can recharge their gadgets. “We can’t do this during the day. Too many people.” While they reenergize, the food that fuels them is also getting ready, as the food committee who feeds, not only the foreign delegates, but the hordes of International Service Team, is already in full force, preparing the
five AM breakfast as early as two in the morning. “If you love cooking,” shared Lito Navarro, one of the ten cooks watching over the enormous woks of what looks like liver and onions, “you don’t get tired.” In the mess hall, Maria Candia and Egenia Dandoy lay out the food containers to be distributed all over the camp workers. “We’re supposed to be here only from three to twelve. But we just keep working as long as our bodies still can.”
“Coffee?” they offered. Meanwhile, Jambo Market storeowner Larry Cabaguio keeps vigil over his chicken and tuna grill stall, preparing his wares while waiting on late night customers. “We don’t close,” said Cabaguio. “We have customers 24 hours.” The business he gets from the delegates, he added, is well worth it. Nearby, Security Management Officer Kader Miranda watches over some kids having a meal at the market’s dining area. Asleep, most of the people may be, but he stands a wakeful guard over the 29 hectares he and his fellow peacekeepers have been entrusted to keep safe. “I walk around to make sure things, are OK,” he explained. “It also keeps me from getting sleepy.” With so much to do, it’s understandable why the people behind the biggest scouting event in Southeast Asia would forego their sleep. There’s so much to do, so much to experience, so much to learn, so many friends to make, to many lessons to learn, so many memories to cherish. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” explained Marisse.” “We need to make the most of it.
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The Scout’s rally event in giving importance to scouting and brotherhood SAMUEL DAN BERIDO Correspondent
Drums were beating through the atmosphere, creating a light-parade environment that echoed in the Open-arena fields of E-Park, Tagum City. While flags sway back and forth against the winds and scouts tightly gripped against the holds, they wait against a whistle: the scout’s rally. Though dozen councils yet few numbers in scouts arrived prepared against the event, their skills and tactics were so much pocketed within them that they began to focus in unity with their group. “If one was just unready and absent-knowledge of what’s going to happen, it wouldn’t be a chance for someone to be ready—even for the group,” , a scout member of the Tagum City Council, “So it’s better to have keen attention and mind that could give a head-start in the scout’s rally.” Seemingly, it’s a competition against minds and tactics; but for many, it was truly a play for
developing brotherhood and friendship. Even for one of the Compostela Valley Scouts, who’ve witness the DavNor scouts winning through the top. “It was more of a loving brotherhood and friendship,” Scout Keziah Maurin of Compostella Valley said, “Though it seemed we’re competing who’s better, it was really the bond between other members that brought purpose of the scout’s rally. A bond showing unity and compassion.” And for a lesson and proof that scouting was a memory worth remembering, not only the scout’s rally event gave them the idea to share their cherished lessons to countless aspiring youth but also to mark scouting as a valuable journey for many to remember. “It’s a remarkable memory worth remembering.”— Ponciano Apa, a scout from Compostella Valley remarked.
Skill-o’ Rama: No drama Scouts conquer mental alertness and physical capacity drill
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Demonstrating critical thinking among the scouts, Skill-o’ Rama tested the ability of scouts to strategize in squeezing time to accomplish the task in time. Speed, accuracy and teamwork are just few to consider.
TRY TYING Running towards the pole, a scout must pick random knot to be executed. A one-meter abaca rope was used to test the scouts’ memory on tying knots such as Square knot, Clove hitch, bow line and more, as an essential part in a camper’s life. IN SEARCHING FOR DIRECTIONS Compass Relay enabled the scouts to read directions where they can grow in leadership. Each participant will pick from the pail a labeled compass direction accordingly and returns to the starting point until all have executed. PAY ATTENTION TO SIGNALS
At a distance, scouts invest in teamwork in Wigwag Task as the other member sends a message through flag signals. After decoding the message, the receiver should write the hidden message in bold letters and report it to the judges. DRESS CODE RELAY Taking the challenge to wear things in order, boy scouts showed-off how discipline should be applied even in dress code guidelines called dressing and undressing activity. Scouts recognized the significance of their official uniform, reflecting their role and responsibilities inside and outside the camp. Other games included message relay, basic bandaging, emergency
6TH ASEAN SCOUT JAMBOREE
CORRESPONDENTS
Edwin B. Lasquite Louie Bryan M. Lapat Leunielon A. Timogan Mary Christma Richi D. Gulle Kareen Jane Q. Gomez Gleiza B. Delgado Jay M. Apostol Kelvin Z. Palermo Jeshua Drex C. Rafols Ric Kevin L. Conde
Ziyarah S. Manalo Flonil James L. Sawila Nestor L. Jagunos Ronald Allan E. Miguel Louievic D. Loquiño Roy R. Banias Ivy C. Bonje Darwin E. Sugpatan Vinzel Bret Davo
Edwin Oscar Guttierez, Jr Zuhri Porza Luis Torres Rona Xyra Faye Eno Lance Racho Sakura Yamamoto Stephanie Adan Othniel Inis Maria Nica Lara Joffrel Arrocena
Genie Belle Atacador Maegan Faye Rachaco Tenshi Ai Canonigo Jezza Meh Maghamil Mervin Buntag Bai Laya Peñaranda Chrys Oliver Alpha Jana Capuyan Reyna Grace Tagalicodd Regina Kristyl Gerona
Justynne Keigh Dano Jaymar Liaging Olga Monique Maug Cathy Jane Florida Leslie Joy Tajale Samuel Dan Berido Ryan Joshua Lumagalan Ira Dumagan Samantha Suson Jacquelene Christina Adlawan
Sarah Matuguina Rinz Diether Sanico Miguel Molina Daniel Harold Dixon Febbie Faith Ramos Ryan Jancinal Karla Mae Mendoza Kristine Manla Arte Benedict Palijo Gerard Rick Jandin
rescue and transport and flag raising where scouts actively engage despite the heat under the sun. In an interview with Pierce Cagalitan, a scout from Cebu Council, he stated that trust and cooperation must always prevail not just to win the game but also learn the skill. “Aside from enjoyment, we acquired the ability to re-learn the skills needed to stay alert and mentally awake but most especially the teamwork and discipline that counts the most,” he added.