Girl Scouts of the Philippines facts for kids
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The GSP National Headquarters on Padre Faura Street in Ermita, Manila.
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Official emblem
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| Location | 901 Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila | ||
 Location in Metro Manila
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| Country | Philippines | ||
| Coordinates | 14°34′51″N 120°59′16″E / 14.580771°N 120.987748°E | ||
| Founded | May 26, 1940 | ||
| Founder | Josefa Llanes Escoda | ||
| Membership | 800,000 (2017) | ||
| National President | First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos | ||
| Affiliation | World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | ||
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The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) is the main Girl Scouting group for girls and young women in the Philippines. Its goal is to help girls become responsible women who can contribute to their homes, country, and the world. In 2017, the GSP had about 800,000 members.
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The Story of the GSP
The idea of Girl Scouts in the Philippines started a long time ago. The first groups, called troops, were formed as early as 1918 by Americans living in the country. These first troops were part of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Two important women, Pilar Hidalgo-Lim and Josefa Llanes Escoda, wanted to create an official scouting organization just for Filipino girls. They asked the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) for help.
In 1939, Josefa Llanes Escoda traveled to the United States and the Britain to train as a Girl Scout leader. When she returned, she worked hard with other community leaders to establish the GSP.
On May 26, 1940, the GSP was officially created by a law called Philippine Commonwealth Act No. 542.
Joining the World of Scouting
The GSP quickly became part of the global scouting community. In 1946, it was welcomed as a new member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). This is a worldwide organization that connects Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from different countries.
Two years later, in 1948, the GSP became a full member of WAGGGS. This meant it was recognized as a strong and independent Girl Scout organization.
What Girl Scouts Do
The GSP program helps girls learn about many important topics. These include health, family, Filipino culture, helping the community, being prepared for emergencies, managing money, art, and caring for the environment.
A big part of the program is the Eight-Point Challenge, where girls earn badges for learning new skills. The highest award a Girl Scout can earn is the Chief Girl Scout Medal, which was created in 1976.
Age Levels
The GSP is divided into five age groups, each with its own special neckerchief color:
- Twinkler Scout – Ages 4 to 6 (Pre-school), wears a pink neckerchief.
- Star Scout – Ages 6 to 9 (Grades 1–3), wears a yellow neckerchief.
- Junior Girl Scout – Ages 9 to 12 (Grades 4–6), wears a golden-yellow neckerchief.
- Senior Girl Scout – Ages 12 to 15 (Grades 7–9), wears an orange neckerchief.
- Cadet Girl Scout – Ages 15 to 26 (Grades 10–12 and college), wears a purple neckerchief.
The GSP Emblem
The GSP has a special symbol, or emblem. The old emblem, used until 2010, included parts of the Flag of the Philippines. The current emblem is a green trefoil (a three-leaf shape) with three stars from the flag. The trefoil is a symbol used by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world.
The Girl Scout Promise and Law
Every Girl Scout follows a special promise and a set of laws that guide her actions.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will do my duty:
to God and my country;
to help other people at all times;
and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
- A Girl Scout's honor is to be trusted.
Ang Girl Scout ay mapagkakatiwalaan. - A Girl Scout is loyal.
Ang Girl Scout ay matapát. - A Girl Scout is helpful.
Ang Girl Scout ay matulungín. - A Girl Scout is a friend to all and a sister to every other Girl Scout.
Ang Girl Scout ay kaibigan ng lahát at kapatíd ng bawat Girl Scout. - A Girl Scout is courteous.
Ang Girl Scout ay mapitagan. - A Girl Scout respects all living things.
Ang Girl Scout ay magalang sa lahát na may buhay. - A Girl Scout is disciplined.
Ang Girl Scout ay disiplinado. - A Girl Scout is self-reliant.
Ang Girl Scout ay may sariling paninindigan. - A Girl Scout is thrifty.
Ang Girl Scout ay matipíd. - A Girl Scout is clean in thought, words, and deeds.
Ang Girl Scout ay malinis sa isip, sa salitâ at sa gawâ.
See also
- Estefania Aldaba-Lim
- Boy Scouts of the Philippines, helped in the foundation of the GSP in 1940
