This is to invite applicants for the position of Regional Executive Director for the following Regional Offices:
1. Northern Luzon Region (Naguilian, La Union)
2. Central Luzon Region (Bamban, Tarlac)
3. Eastern Mindanao Region (Toril, Davao City)
Basic Qualifications
General Duties
Responsible for the implementation of the National Plan of Work and supervision in the application of the Girl Scout development of objectives, principles and policies to both the regional and council levels.
Please submit your application letter and resume to the National Headquarters not later than March 5, 2010.
GSP LAUNCHES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS GUILD
To provide young Girl Scouts opportunities to pursue a career in entrepreneurship and develop interest in sales and marketing, the GSP National Equipment Service Committee launched recently its National Equipment Service Young Entrepreneurs Guild or NESYEG. The Guild composed of Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts who are from 14 to 18 years old, come from eight councils of Metro Manila, namely, Makati, Caloocan, Manila, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay and Rizal.
The girls were given a one-day seminar-workshop on entrepreneurship with Mr. Rene S.L. Resurreccion, director of Passion for Perfection Inc., as speaker. He talked on” Entrepreneurship as a Career Option”. He was introduced by Cadet Michelle Alvarez, member of the NES Committee. Sessions on the NES Committee Terms of Reference, Administrative Structure and Functions and Product Presentation were likewise conducted by the NES Committee Chairman Mrs. Yolanda C. Hernandez, NES Director Lualhati C. Fronda, and Technical Assistant Cecille V. Ubungen, respectively. A visit to the NES office, store and stockroom was led by Accountant May T. Suaco.
The girls participated in workshops where they were designed items and accessories that would interest Girl Scouts. They also discussed marketing strategies to promote Girl Scout uniforms, accessories and other products to members. Workshops were conducted by GSP Training Director Psyche Sucaldito and Mrs. Cecilia Q. Abad, member of the NES Committee.
After the awarding of certificates, the NESYEG was organized followed by the election of its officers. The newly-elected officers are the following:
Jessa A. Minguito (Manila Council), President; Karen P. Ang ( Pasay Counci),Vice President; Anabel Albacite (Caloocan Council) Secretary;
Abby P. Lasam (Manila Counci), Assistant Secretary; Sara May Egalin- (Pasay Council), Treasurer; Christine Ivy Antonio( Makati Council) Assistant Treasurer; and Honey Joy Bellen (Rizal Council), Public Relation Officer
International Friendship Exchange and dx (INFEX) contest 2010
The INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE AND DX (INFEX) CONTEST will be held on Saturday, 20 February 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The INFEX has been going on for several years now and is made possible through the help of the GSP SHARES (Scouts Ham Radio Enthusiasts for Service) and our friends from the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA).
This activity gives us the opportunity to work together with a purpose: to communicate, to connect, to be partners in doing something good for others and to foster international friendship and understanding through the ham radio and the internet. Girl Scouts and members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world are linked together by a common cause and that is to send the message of peace, love and harmony amongst all nations to make this world a better place.
Enclosed herewith are the background, objectives, rules and regulations, logsheet and registration form.
Please click on any of the items below to download:
2010 INFEX & DX Background and Objectives
2010 INFEX & DX Contest Rules
2010 INFEX & DX Logsheet
2010 INFEX & DX Registration Form
CHIEF GIRL SCOUT MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONIES
For this year, 340 Medalists from the 6 Regions will be awarded the Chief Girl Scout Medal during the Presentation Ceremonies on Friday, 22 January 2010 at ten o’clock in the morning at the Malacañan Palace, Manila.
The Chief Girl Scout, Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the Guest of Honor and Presentor of the Medalists during this prestigious award ceremony. She will be assisted by the GSP National President, Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, GSP 1st National Vice-President, Mrs. Susan R. Locsin, GSP National Executive Director, Mrs. Ma. Dolores T. Santiago, and the six GSP Regional Chairmen, Mrs. Norma R. Valencia, Mrs. Erlinda G. Crispin, Dr. Amparo T. Rimas, Hon. Paz C. Radaza, Mrs. Bai Racquel P. Magalona, Al Hadja and Mrs. Lolita L. Garcia. The readers are the six Regional Executive Directors, Mrs. Rebecca T. Basañes, Mrs. Imelda B. De Jesus, Mrs. Laila F. Morales, Mrs. Aida C. Saromines, Mrs. Tita G. Alvarez and Miss Gloria E. Calotes
Every year, hundreds of Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts take the opportunity to serve their communities through the Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme thereby developing themselves, particularly their leadership capabilities, perseverance and sense of responsibilities.
The Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme highlights the Girl Scout role in community development as exemplified by the Chief Girl Scout and her distinguished leadership and vital contribution to nation-building. Under the GSP Charter, Executive Order 267, the woman President of the Philippine or the First Lady shall be the Chief Girl Scout of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines.
Since 1977, 5,137 Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts have been awarded the Chief Girl Scout Medal as a symbol of their service to their fellowmen in the areas of Health, Ecology, Livelihood and Cultural Heritage. Those awarded the medals are now successful in their chosen field of endeavors as community leaders, practicing doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers, businesswomen, lawyers or heads of companies and organizations.
GIRL SCOUT WEEK CELEBRATION
We celebrate Girl Scout Week every year to highlight the heroic deeds of our Founder, Josefa Llanes Escoda, who is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts all over the country are enjoined to participate in the week-long celebration from September 20 to 26, 2009 with the theme girls worldwide say, “together we can change our world”, which was adopted from the WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT) for triennium 2009-2011. The focus is on the United Nation’s Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The following are sub-themes and basis for activities to create greater participation among our girls during this week-long celebration.
• September 20 – “Touching Lives”
Honoring GSP Founder Josefa Llanes Escoda & Chief Girl Scout Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
• September 21 – “Honoring the Troop Leaders”
• September 22 – “Discovering Potential”
• September 23 – “Saving our Planet”
• September 24 – “Keeping Fit”
• September 25 – “Promoting the Filipino Culture”
• September 26 – "Creating Peace through Partnerships"
The suggested activities from the GAT Badge Curriculum Activity pack (NHQ Circular No. 17 series 2009) are some of the activities which the girls can undertake during the celebration. However, Councils are encouraged to plan more exciting activities in line with the given sub-themes.
The GSP National Headquarters will hold an activity on Sunday, 20 September 2009 in Intramuros, Manila. This is dedicated to the two Girl Scout heroines -- Josefa Llanes Escoda, the GSP Founder and Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, the Chief Girl Scout in 1986-1992. The main activity for the day is the seven o’clock morning Mass at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. Two thousand Girl Scouts from Northern, Central and Southern Luzon are expected to participate in the activity.
Happy Girl Scout Week!
A DAY WITH GIRL SCOUTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines celebrated the “A Day with Girl Scouts with Disabilities” in line with the commemoration of the 31st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. The event was held 23 July 2009 at the SM Storyland, SM Southmall, Las Piñas City. Two hundred forty Girl Scouts from 15 councils came and enjoyed the activities together with their troop leaders and members of GSP Headquarters staff. Gespie, the Girl Scout mascot, and the mascots of the Storyland joined the fun.
One of the aims of the annual event is to raise public awareness of disability issues and concerns and to encourage everyone to be responsible for the upliftment of social conditions of young Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in order for them to take pro-active roles in nation-building.
A Handwashing activity was held simultaneously on June 24, 2009 at all the 33 SM Supermalls nationwide. The event was held in partnership with the Department of Health, World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Sustainable Development Solutions for Asia and the Pacific, as well as local government units and schools.
In SM City in Cebu, 365 miles south of Manila, and in nearby Bacolod City, students from various schools, together with representatives from the Department of Health and Education, and with the assistance of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, took part in the handwashing activity.
Part of the program was a film showing of the Proper Way of Handwashing. There were also other ways of helping prevent the spread of A(H1N1) which the simultaneous event highlighted such as increased frequency in disinfecting the malls’ comfort rooms and commonly contacted surfaces, provision of sufficient and accessible infection control supplies, organization of pandemic awareness teams, seminars, and emergency communication plan.
Considering that an average of 2.8 million shoppers come to SM and its branches everyday, aside from its 12,000 tenants and 25,000 employees, it can serve as a potent gateway of information in the drive against the further spread of the dreaded influenza A(H1N1) virus. Also, with the support of concerned citizens like the Girl Scouts, the campaign against the disease may help to conquer the quick increase of the pandemic.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (GSP) – UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) PARTNERSHIP
Former GSP Program Committee Chairman, Catherine R. Banta; National Executive Director, Ma. Dolores T. Santiago; and, United Nations Population Fund-Philippines country representative, Suneeta Mukherjee signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU), which officially named GSP as the Implementing Partner of UNFPA in its Reproductive Health Program.
As a partner, GSP received a grant of US $50,000, for undertaking the GSP ARH Project. Various trainings will be conducted in the six GSP regions which will focus mainly on peer education program. Through the grant, GSP will be able to reach and train more young women on Adolescent Reproductive Health.
Also present to witness the LOU signing on 11 June 2009 were UNFPA National Program Officer for Gender and Culture, Pamela Marie G. Averion; UNFPA Youth Advocate, Emee Lei E. Albano; GSP Program Director, Ginnie W. Oribiana; and Program Technical Assistant, R-Nel G. Geonigo.
The new logo of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was launched during the National Council Convention 26 May 2009 in Tagbilaran City. The presentation highlighted the 69th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines.
Modern and simple, the loops form the trefoil, symbolizing the 3-parts of the Girl Scout Promise: to serve God and my country; to help people at all times; to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The 3 stars represent the 3 major islands of the Philippines, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The circle represents the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide.
Five troops from different councils were presented the Outstanding Magic Spot Award 26 May 2009 during the National Council Convention. The said award is a program opportunity for a troop to work in partnership with the community to convert an “eyesore” area into a beautiful spot. The project helps every girl in a troop to develop her planning skill, and ability to work with others in carrying out a community development project.
The awardees are as follows:
PILAR HIDALGO LIM TROOP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Nine troops were conferred the Pilar Hidalgo Lim Troop Achievement Award during the National Council Convention last May. This award was conceptualized to encourage Girl Scout troops to participate in community development projects. Dr. Cristina Lim-Yuson, granddaughter of former GSP National President, Pilar Hidalgo Lim, presented a plaque of recognition and a cash prize to Senior Girl Scout Troop No. 189 of Surigao del Norte Girl Scout Council for winning the first prize. The troop’s project covered food production and herbal gardening.
OFFICERS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FOR TRIENNIUM 2009 – 2012
| National President | - | Dr. Salud A. Bagalso |
| 1st Nat'l Vice-President | - | Mrs. Susan R. Locsin |
| 2nd Nat'l Vice-President | - | Dr. Cristina Lim Yuson |
| National Secretary | - | Atty. Susan N. Delos Reyes |
| National Treasurer | - | Dr. Paz H. Diaz |
| Asst. Nat'l Secretary | - | Mrs. Yolanda C. Hernandez |
| Asst. Nat'l Treasurer | - | Mrs. Asuncion H. Sta. Maria |
| Int'l Commissioner | - | Dr. Amelita Dayrit Go |
| Nat'l Exec. Director | - | Mrs. Ma. Dolores T. Santiago |
GIRL SCOUTS PROMOTE HANDWASHING FOR HEALTH
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines participated in the Global Handwashing Day which was launched at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, adjacent to Manila, on April 22, 2009, coinciding with Earth Day.
Global Handwashing Day is a result of the International Year of Sanitation initiated by the United Nations Secretary-General Advisory Board chaired by Prince Willem-Alexander of Netherlands.
At the Mall of Asia, Girl Scouts joined prominent personalities from various sectors to demonstrate proper handwashing procedure to inform and educate shoppers about preventive measures to hinder the spreading of the A(H1N1) virus and other transient organisms.
Among the speakers during the launch was Girl Scout National president Teresita Choa who, like the other speakers, emphasized that the simple act of handwashing with soap must be done in order to help prevent the circulation of dreadful diseases, and developing this habit must be communicated to the society at large.
