AROUND 25,000 delegates from different countries are expected to converge during the 6th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) Boy Scout Jamboree slated on November 27 to December 2 at the Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office chief Senior Superintendent Marciano Magistrado said on Wednesday, September 6, that more than 1,000 personnel both from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of the participants.
“This activity is large-scale, that is why we have organized a Task group which is responsible for the peace and security during the activity,” he said.
Magistrado added that they have started conducting dialogues with concerned agencies to successfully host the activity without untoward incidents happened and to smoothly organize the whole event.
“We have conducted a series of coordinating meetings purposely to iron out our preparations,” he said.
Based on the Department of Education memorandum, “the Jamboree aims to provide a progressive, safe and enjoyable learning environment for the Scouts in order to enhance their physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual potentials. At the end of the Jamboree, the participants should be able to promote Asean Community and Solidarity.”
This will uphold highest quality of Scouting, one that is faithful to the mission, principles and method of Scouting and adapted to the needs and aspirations of young people and undertake high-adventure activities, including community service projects related to the current thrusts of World Scouting (Environment Education, Peace Education and Development Education) through the different World Programs under the Better World Framework-Messengers of the Peace Initiatives, World Scout Environment Program and its ancillary programs (Scouts Go Solar, YUNGA Challenge Badges), and the Scouts of the World Award Program.
During the activity, it added, the boy scouts will undergo projects, programs and activities which will cater to the fulfillment of the requirements of selected merit badges and scout ranks under the Advancement Scheme.
It will develop core life skills and 21st century leadership capabilities through team building, cooperative learning, group dynamics, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
This is also an avenue to inform the boy scouts on the prevailing issues about the environment, human rights, health, education, culture and science and technology through the Global Development Village, City of Science and Cross Roads of Cultures, among others.
At the end of the activity, the scouts are expected to have leadership potentials, sufficient camping experience, and physically fit to undergo strenuous activities with corresponding parent’s consent.