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Six facts that Scouts may not possibly know about World Scouting

July 5, 2020

1] There is an organization behind the badge This is the World Scout Badge. Some organizations call it the World Brotherhood Badge. I remember when I was a Scout, I can only earn this badge when I attend an international Scout event or exchange written letters with a Scout pen pal from another country. Not...Read More

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Afghanistan is Scouting’s 171st Member

June 28, 2020

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There are 171 national Scout organization who are members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Afghanistan is Scouting’s 171st Member. This means, Afghanistan National Scout Organization (ANSO) is the latest WOSM member. History of Scouting in Afghanistan On 7 January 2020, World Scouting welcomed the Afghanistan National Scout Organization (ANSO). Afghanistan National...Read More

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My dad disappeared and I blame it to Scouting

June 21, 2020

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One fine morning, my dad was missing. When my mom, my elder brother and my younger sister woke up, we did not find him anywhere in the house. We even looked at my Dad’s workplace which is just adjacent to our house. He was not there, too! My mom thought he went to town to...Read More

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My dad could have been 85 years old today!

June 15, 2014

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My Dad’s name is Ysidro Katigbak Castillo Jr. He is fondly called “Sidring” by friends. At home, we call him “Tatay.” That’s how we say “Dad” in Pilipino. Tatay was born on March 11, 1929 in the town of Tiaong, Tayabas (now the province of Quezon). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in...Read More

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The year 2013 at a glance

January 1, 2014

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There are a lot of things our family is thankful for year. We praise the Almighty God for the graces he provided us. We are ever grateful for these events in our lives – Sujan Sujan is now 13 years old this year. He is now taller than his mother. In fact, he now has...Read More

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And then there was the four . . .

Have you done an act of kindness today?

August 22, 2013

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I woke up this morning and I was thinking of writing something about the Scout slogan “do a good turn daily.” When I checked my Facebook account, I was inspired to write this blog as I saw the wall post of Ms. Cynthia Marquez, saying “We all are one… the story of one becomes the...Read More

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A “tap on the back” from Singapore

July 26, 2013

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I received a letter from Dr Mohd Effendy Bin Rajab informing me, on behalf of the Singapore Scouts Association, that I am being awarded the Distinguished Service (Bronze) Award recognizing my significant service to the Scout Movement. The Distinguished Service Bronze Award is conferred to adult leaders who have dedicated themselves to the cause of...Read More

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Scouting is contagious

July 20, 2013

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The APR Ticket to Life Project has been existing for five year now. This project is partially funded by the Messenger of Peace Support Fund and implemented hand-in-hand with the Parish of Our Lady of Remedies in Malate, Manila. The Priest is so impressed with the transformation of the young people under the APR Ticket...Read More

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Umagang Kay Ganda

April 29, 2013

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My wife, Sophie, was in ABS-CBN’s morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.” The show was featuring an alternative activity other than going to the beach every summer. The show was giving ideas to try something different this year and go camping with family and friends. Scouts from the APR Ticket to Life Project was also with...Read More

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Six facts that Scouts may not possibly know about World Scouting

Afghanistan is Scouting’s 171st Member

My dad disappeared and I blame it to Scouting

My dad could have been 85 years old today!

The year 2013 at a glance

And then there was the four . . .

Have you done an act of kindness today?

A “tap on the back” from Singapore

Scouting is contagious

Umagang Kay Ganda

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