Tuesday, May 23, 2006

15 Aklan Scouts To Attend BIMP-EAGA
Urban Scout Jamboree
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines Aklan Council announced that 15 boy scouts from the Aklan Council shall attend the Brunei – Indonesia – Malaysia – Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Urban Scout Jamboree scheduled at the PTA Grounds, Davao City on May 26 to June 2, 2006.
Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino, Aklan BSP Council Chairman shall head the Aklan delegation. Tolentino shall also attend the Boy scouts of the Philippines national executive board’s 50th annual national council meeting at Davao City.
Scout Associations in countries comprising BIMP-EAGA (acronym of Brunei – Indonesia – Malaysia – Philippines – East Asian Growth Area) will compose the core of participants. Other scout associations of the Asia – Pacific had been invited to send delegates.

The objectives of the Jamboree are to:
a. provide activities for the Scouts and Scouters to share their culture and observe the cultures of others in the spirit of brotherhood and mutual respect; and
b. create an avenue through challenging, adventurous and cooperative activities that will foster peace and unity among nations in spite of the varying cultures and ideologies.
About 5,000 scouts and scouters from Local Councils throughout the Philippines are expected to attend the Jamboree, with the participation of some national scout associations in the Asia-Pacific Region. /MP

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