Lingayen – Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. was unanimously re-elected as Regional Chairman of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) to continue his stint in advancing the causes of the organization, which he believes is “the best organization an individual must engage in.”
The election for BSP regional officers formed part of the Regional Scout Committee Meeting held on February 11 at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Conference Hall located within the Narciso Ramos Sports Complex and Civic Center, here.
Under Gov. Espino, BSP Region 1 membership continues to rise annually among the ten scouting regions in the country, ranking second even with a minimal increase of 695 (151,644 – 2015; and 150,949 – 2014).
“Our performance is a symbol of our continuing effort of consolidating gains for the past years of commitment and dedication to make the scouting program better for more young people,” Gov. Espino stated in the letter included in the 2015 Regional Operations Report.
Gov. Espino stressed the need to further improve the figures (membership) for it plays an important role in determining whether the programs delivered to young people are relevant and still effective in providing opportunities for character development and acquisition of skills to serve their fellowmen.
He likewise lauded the support of local government units, particularly for the sponsorship of membership fees of scouts, participation to scouting activities and organization of more community-based scouting units.
BSP Region 1 also expresses gratitude to parents and guardians of scouts for the continued support to the scouting movement being a catalyst to improve the lives of its members through the programs and trainings it offers.
With her installation as regional director of the Department of Education (DepEd), Dr. Alma Ruby Torio, who traces roots in Pangasinan, was welcomed as the new regional scout commissioner.
In support to the scouting movement, the provincial government is set to host the 60th Annual Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines on February 17-19.