1. World Scout Movement

2. Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) is part & parcel of the WORLD ORGANIZATION OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT (WOSM), of which more than a hundred other National Scout Organizations are also members.
Scouting is an educational movement for young people whose purpose is to contribute to their personal & social development.

3. Principle of the World Scout Movement
Duty to God
Loyalty to one’s own country
Belief in World Friendship & Brotherhood
Service to others
Acceptance & Adherence to the Scout Promise / Oath & Law
Voluntary membership
Independence from all political influence
A unique system which consists of a progressive program of training for boys, adolescents & young men, designed to prepare them for good citizenship, based on the patrol system, with advancement & outdoor activities.

4. Three Main Bodies that Compose the World Scout Movement
WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE
Similar to the General Assembly of the United Nations
One National organization is recognized in each country & entitled to 6 votes.
In countries where there are several Scout Organizations, a federation is formed for world membership.
The conference is held biennially ( once every 2 years)

5. WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE WORLD SCOUT BUREAU
It is the “Board of Directors” of World Scouting
Composed of 12 scouters from 12 different countries, elected during the World Scout Conference to foresee Scouting operations in between Conferences.
Those elected serve 6 years.
WORLD SCOUT BUREAU
It is the secretariat of World Scouting.
Composed of professional staff that carries out the instructions of the World Scout Conference & World Scout Committee.

6. World Scout bureau is located in Geneva, Switzerland & has offices in its five Scouting regions:
Asia-Pacific region
Office in Makati, Philippines
African region
Office in Nigeria
Arab region
Office in Egypt
Inter-America Region
Office in Costa Rica
Europe region
Office in Geneva, Switzerland.

7. World Scout Bureau helps each National Scout Organizations improve & broaden Scouting in their country by conducting training courses, community development activities, preparing publications & assisting operations.
It also serves as liaison between the world Organization & other international bodies.
WSB operates through registration fees paid by member Scout Organizations, contributions & grant provided by agencies, corporations & individuals, including support from the World Scout Foundation.

8. NATIONAL SCOUT ORGANIZATION WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE
sends delegates to attend the
WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE
“the General Assembly of National Scouting”
which discusses matters participating to World Scouting & elects twelve members to the
WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE
“the Board of Directors of World Scouting”
Decides on Scouting matters between Conferences
It also supervises the Operation of the
WORLD SCOUT BUREAU
“the Secretariat of World Scouting”
It’s main office is in Geneva, Switzerland