ISSUE NO.7 21 OCTOBER 2018

MESSAGE

My fellow Scouts from the Asia-Pacific Region, there are only two words I can offer you with: thank you! After the long wait, we came to conclude this much awaited event. The cooperation of each National Organization in the Region proved that is really in the heart of most of the people. Indeed, this event summed up our collective endeavour to engage the youth in worthwhile undertaking that would help them grow up to become better citizens of the world. Ambassador Ahmad Rusdi Photo: Lorwin B. Sayco Let me assure you that, we, in the Asia-Pacific Support Centre, are always here to extend our help to whoever needs them. While we are separated Chairman’s challenge: by the oceans, there are many ways by which we could reach out to each other. Attaining Vision 2023 Come and we will abide. by Aaron Bryan A. Lopez J. RIZAL C. PANGILINAN Regional Director ith the world tackling several these problems are always present and, “if Asia-Pacific Region problems of its own and with the we ever commit mistakes, we shall never World Organization of the Scout Movement Wimplementation of the Sustaina- forget the lesson we learned from those ble Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 at mistakes.” stake, the last triennium has been one of the To attain unity, Rusdi said Scouts can be MESSAGE most challenging periods in Scouting in the movie actors where each one plays respec- Asia-Pacific Region. Being part of the global tive important role. “We have different My heart is filled with community, Scouts took part in addressing talents and skills to contribute to make this gladness when you these problems as they continued ensuring world a better place. It could be leadership, came to our country that these SDGs would be realised. management, training, and communica- for a visit. I hope your As newly-appointed (2018 – 2021) tions.” He said contributing to a commitment stay here were mem- chairman of Asia Pacific Region Scout Com- to create a better world, Scouts, can do it to- orable. I feel obliged mittee, Ambassador Ahmad Rusdi said the gether through teamwork and collaboration. to tell you t hat all our next three years of his leadership would be Rusdi said if Scouts were to face a members have been marked with responsibility, challenge, and a turning point in time, they should know the anticipating this historic moment and they were not disappointed. movie. He said the APR, being the biggest reason for the Movement’s existence. He We would like to thank the partic- among the regions of the World Organi- said, “we are here to inspire young people ipants for their accommodating spirit, sation of the Scout Movement (WOSM), is to pay it forward, to continue the cause of the volunteers who helped us from “highly visible, colourful, diverse, inclusive, Scouting that other people may benefit from start to finish, our counterparts in the and most of all, with high impact.” the same programme that made us into who Asia-Pacific Support Center for their Some of the challenges we need to we are today ... As we form active global guidance and of course, the leaders of address, he said, are poverty, disasters, citizens and leaders, we are never alone in the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Commit- violence, and inequality. With this, Rusdi this quest of creating a better world with tee and the World Organization of the expressed the need for a “fighting spirit” to capacity-building programs of the Scouting Scout Movement for the inspiration to face the challenge: “If there are problems, Movement.” do better. I hope to see you soon. there are also solutions. We have the Sustain- Rusdi ended his message by welcoming able Development Goals or SDGs to address his colleagues to the APR Scout Committee ROGELIO S. VILLA JR., many of these problems. We have partner where they committed themselves to the Secretary General organisations with whom we can collaborate passion that drives Scouts to push the move- Boy Scouts of the Philippines with to address these problems.” He said ment to grow and achieve Vision 2023. Editorial Good bye for now “This maybe one of the best Scout Conferences ever held, but this can al- ways be replicated as more and better Conferences will come our way. ”. s what the Secretary General of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Rogelio S. Villa Jr. has said: “Con- Asummatumest!” It is done! It is accomplished. We came, we saw, we conquered the heart of each other. The 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference came to a close with an exclamation point. The confer- ence charted its destiny, elected new officers, honored heroes, held leaders in high-esteem, recognized vol- unteers and staff and identified the next venue for the magnificent gathering. Participants went home with memories to keep, TAIWAN wisdom to imitate, knowledge to learn and happiness to share and the next Conference to look forward to with enthusiasm. But the Scouting job did not end at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 20, 2018; it began, right there. Indeed, Scouting does not end with just one successful event, it only rejuvenates itself after a grueling job to do better with the next. At the start of the Conference, the leaders rendered report to ensure that the Region has been living up to its promise to be the biggest and, probably, the most colorful Region in the Scouting world and as they often called it “The Great Scouting Region.” And it did. But as the Region took a step backward to take a look at its accomplish- ments, it also stepped forward to take a peak of what the future hold. And the future is bright: 100 million one and only purpose that cannot change and that is to young Scouts all over the world doing things the Scout- reach out to one another to show the strength of Scout- ing way: making this world a better place to live, where ing in the whole Region. One thing is for sure and our people understand each other, where there purpose is very clear -- the youth of the world. is no barriers among nations, when all colors We salute our participants and the leadership of the blend and all cultures and creeds comple- World Organization of the Scouting Movement for mak- ment in the spirit of peace and unity and yes, ing the Boy Scouts of the Philippines repeat history by happiness. hosting this event for the third time. We can only make This maybe one of the best Scout Conferences ever things better the next time this Conference comes back held, but this can always be replicated as more and home to where it all started. better Conferences will come our way. However, there is Mabuhay! See you in Taiwan.

EDITORIAL BOARD Kalikasan U. Castillo Medel B. Angara Mark Joshua Marquez Nixon A. Canlapan Managing Editor Reporters Janine Maye Antonio Janice Q. Cartago Photographers/ Videographers Luz L. Taray Gil Alcira III Jade M. Sevilla Samuel O. Salter Chief Photographer Jessie B. Alagao Gilberta D.C. Aviado Theresa Quine Production/Circulation Staff Chrechelle C. San Juan Kenny Ralph S. Fernando Lorwin B. Sayco Johannes Hong Neil Christian Bolandrina Chief Videographer Karl Lyel Lim Media Relations/Desk Assistant Advisors Ma. Virlyn S. Agoncillo Frederick D. Cantos Calista Anneliesse Blancas Aaron Bryan A. Lopez Berthold Berty Sinaulan Production/Circulation Manager Graphic Artists Digital Content Manager Chooi Yew Tzen Contributing Editor Adrian Uy Yung Cheng Isaias Florante III Fermin UNLAD, the official publication of the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference, is being Kim Robert C. De Leon Jun S. Florendo published by the Public Relations and Communications Office of the Boy Scouts of the Philip- Editor-in-Chief Wind Love P. Cucal pines, in partnership with the World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Support Centre

2 UNLAD ISSUE NO.7 21 OCTOBER 2018 News Conference confers awards by Jun S. Florendo

APR MOP Heroes awardees

he Asia Pacific Region presented awards to distinguished Scouts and Scout Leaders during the Conference’s Special TRecognition Ceremony on Oct. 20. Bronze Wolf Award Recipient of the prestigious Bronze Wolf Award were Mari Na- kano, Scouts Association of Japan and former Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines, Jejomar C. Binay. The two personali- ties were recognized for their exemplary leadership at all levels of Scouting. (See story on Page 8) Receiving their “APR Award for Distinguished Service” were Paul Wai-chi Ho, Hongkong; Dr. Mohammed Mukhyuddin Bin Sar- wani, Malaysia; Abdullah Rasheed, Maldives and Mohamad Effendy APR Outstanding Scouts awardees Rajab, Singapore. The “APR Medal for Meritorious Contribution to Scouting Commendation Award” went to Ju Young, Lee of Korea and Htwe, Ko Ko of Myan- •Kazi Ismail Hossain - Bangladesh Scouts mar while the recipient of the APR Chairman’s Award for Gallantry •AynalAdarsh Sharma - Fiji Scouts Association was John Paul Volanthen of The Scout Association, UK. •Anamika Das - The Bharat Scouts & Guides Other notable awards: •Ashvanee Kumar Srivastav-The Bharat Scouts & Guides •Muhammad Harris Zulkarnain Nizam - Gerakan Pramuka APR Chairman’s Award •Habib Uddin - Pakistan Boy Scouts Association •Zainal Abidin Bin Haji Ibrahim - Brunei Darussalam •Frederick Bonifacio - Boy Scouts of the Philippines •BrataTryanaHardjosubroto - Indonesia •Poldej Worachat - National Scouts Organization of Thailand •Susi Yuliati - Indonesia •Lee, Bok Yie - Korea 7th APR Outstanding Scouts •BaigalmaaLkhagvasuren - Mongolia Runners-up •Abdul Mannan - Pakistan • Tam, Ho-King - Scout Association of Hong Kong •Janaprith Fernando - Sri Lanka • Chio, Wang Tat - Scout Association of Macau •PrakorbMukura - Thailand Winners Messenger of Peace (MOP) Heroes Award •Anika Tahsin - Bangladesh Scouts •NawangGyaltshen - Bhutan Scouts Association •Zairin Adam Abdul Aziz - Persekutan Pengakap Malaysia •Kailash Vimal Pillay - Fiji Scouts Association •John Stephen M. Cornwill - Boy Scouts of the Philippines •JyotiCharan - The Bharat Scouts & Guides •Kaur Amritpal - The Bharat Scouts & Guides Citations for APR Long Service Gold Award, APR Long Service •Amir Hamzah Bin Aman - Persekutan Pengap Malaysia Platinum Award and APR Certificate of Good Service were also •Karl Lyel B. Lim - Philippines awarded to distinguished personalities of the Scouting Movement. UNLAD ISSUE NO.7 21 OCTOBER 2018 3

News

JOTI / JOTA: Connecting Scouts by Jun S. Florendo

he 61st on Air (JOTA) and hood and put Scouting 22nd (JOTI), into higher level.” Tin partnership with the Philippine Held to become one Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (PARA), of the activities of the with station at the BSP National Office and a Conference, the BSP in- satellite based at the Philippine International vited world Scout leaders Convention Center, officially opened on 20 to participate in the ham October. The JOTA/JOTI has become a radio and talk to Scouts yearly Scouting activity to pay tribute to the from around the Asia-Pa- ham radio and the Internet. It is an exciting cific. Invited to join this opportunity for Scouts and Guides all over year’s JOTI-JOTA were the world to make friends, engage, and WOSM Scout Committee converse about their Scouting experiences Chairman Craig Turpie, or talk about anything under the sun using Secretary General Ah- the airwaves and the internet. mad Alhendawi, BSP Na- In his message to the participants tional President Wendel via the ham radio, BSP Secretary General Avisado, BSP Secretary Rogelio S. Villa Jr. said: “Sixty years ago, General Roger S. Villa, we decided to switch on the radio to start a Jr., National Telecommunications Commis- year’s Jamboree became both memorable Jamboree without borders, where we pitch sioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba and PARA Chief and historic with the presence of high-profile no tents or hike no mountains, or sing no Operating Officer Roberto Jose C. Vicencio. personalities and for making it a part of the song enough to rouse the sleepy camp. Yet, Philippine JOTA National Coordinator Conference through this Jamboree, we forged brother- Sofronio Ona Jr. expressed elation as this

6 UNLAD ISSUE NO.7 21 OCTOBER 2018 Feature MEMORABILIA: Cultural Exchange The author savoring the air in Manila. by Berthold Berty Sinaulan nthusiasts had a field day collecting swap whatever items they have. This confer- One man’s memorabilia items during the Confer- ence is no exception. Many delegates gladly Eence. Collecting Scout memorabilia has exchanged their own delegation patch or become a tradition in any Scouting event, in badge to that of the others, some even came Journey fact, for the US and other countries, collect- up with special folder or limited edition pack ing Scout items is not just a hobby, but a big- for swapping. Everything from badges to buck business. This explains the presence neckerchief to slides are subject to the usual to Manila by Chooi Yew Tzen of Scout Shops, from both the NSOs and social exchange. the WOSM, which sell items in big Scouting In some World Jamboree, organizers aaah... Manila... I was there... I saw events such as this. In some events, organ- always come up with mini-museums or Scout Paul Parkinson removed his badge izers even put up “swap corners” where memorabilia exhibition corners. This gives Aof office and passed it on to Ambas- participants from other NSOs meet and swap the participants a sense of understanding of sador Rusdi... I saw Craig Turpie deliver a superb speech and took notes... I was items they brought for that purpose alone. the event as they go down memory lane. in awe when our very own JR Pangilinan This act does not only satisfy one’s cravings In some international gatherings, host briefed about the status of our region... I to own collectible items for safekeeping, countries even come up with postage stamp saw how warm our Sec. Gen. is to kids and but also opens communications among the for those who are into philately or the hobby I am inspired, I heard pearl of wisdoms collectors. of collecting stamp. A specialized postcard from Luc Panissod... I saw the drama that unfolded for seven days... I saw Zairin Adam In some big international events, partici- printed specifically for the event could also delight in his recognition as APR Outstand- pants anticipate the flooding of memorabilia be a welcome respite for collectors. ing Youth... I had good long chats with my items where they can buy or swap or even It will be nice if the Asia-Pacific Scout Chief... I had long chats with Senior Brother give and take some. There, participants look Conference would come up with a special Simon Hang-Bock Rhee, I caught up with Nixon Canlapan, Juan Reig, Kalikasan for potential collectors who are willing to place where people can go and swap items. Castillo, Kim Robert Cuevas de Leon, Berthold Berty Sinaulan, Alex Htoo, Sarwar Mohammad Shahriar, Sabir Hussain Niazi, James Paredes, Lyel Lim, Lucille Santos, Jitjanya Permpatr, Brata Hardjosubroto, Justin Hyoung Gyun Kim, Lisa Kim Yoobina- ra, Yorimasa Matsudaira, Abdullah Rasheed, Aminur Rahman, Michael Poh C H, Gerry Ong Tan, the list goes on... I saw how hard working the entire APR team laboured be- hind the scenes like Luz Taray and Therese Evasco and Mihajlo Atanackovic... I met and had brilliant times with Sam Scouter, Ul- dericoZe Machado, RiskiDwi Amanda, Maki Oeda, Ma. Virlyn Simblante Agoncillo... The author’s collection for this event. Our team like Awang Zaini Suntim, Abdul Mutallib Noordin, Ed win Lam worked hard, ignored long hours and did so much. I had crispy pata... I had San Miguel... I searched for coconut cream pie but got steak and rice instead... I wrote... I laughed... I cried... I am humbled... God, please watch over all these bril- liant, kind, generous and wonderful people. Grant them your favour to continue doing all the wonderful things and light their path with your warmth and joy! I am getting sentimental in my old Scout Gil Alcira III’s instant collection after age... swapping items with participants.

UNLAD ISSUE NO.7 21 OCTOBER 2018 7 News We did it our way! by Kim Robert C. de Leon

he 26th APR Scout Conference has culture and traditions, but more importantly, ended,and the host NSO -- the Boy one of our unique traits – the ‘bayanihan’ TScouts of the Philippines -- did not spirit. fail to impress in making it one of the most He highlighted the Conference’s historic memorable gatherings by marking another significant to the BSP, being the host of the “first” at the closing ceremonies. 1st Far East Conference exactly six decades BSP National President Wendel E. ago. Avisado assured that, aside from the Fili- Avisado, in his closing remarks, expressed pino hospitality, the BSP would work and con- gratitude to all the Conference participants, tribute in the attainment of the APR Vision as well the staff from both the Asia-Pacific 2023 with full support from the government BSP National President Wendel E. Avisado Support Centre and the BSP and the volun- under the leadership of Chief Scout and Phil- teers coming from different Councils of the ippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The BSP National President has been BSP, for staging a successful conference. Before the ceremonial turnover to the on hand to ensure success of the Confer- “The Filipino spirit is stronger than any host of the 27th APR Scout Conference, the ence. He made sure to be present everyday typhoon that we normally face and we hope General Scouts Association of China (Taiwan), not just to attend various engagements but that during this Conference, you had expe- Avisado ended his remarks by rendering the to give directions and leadership to the BSP rienced not only the taste of Filipino food, song “My Way” to cheers of the delegates. staff and volunteers. Binay and Nakano receive Bronze Wolf Award by Isaias Florante III Fermin

Former BSP National President Jejomar C. Binay Mari Nakano from the Scout Association of Japan, a former member of the World Scout Committee

n the early years of Scouting, it was a After consulting with the International former vice President of the Republic of practice of the British Scouts and found- Committee, it was unanimously decided the Philippines and BSP National Pres- I er of Scouting, Lord Baden Powell, to to create the Bronze Wolf Award. And ident for 12 years and former Regional confer the Silver Wolf Awardto Scouters so it was agreed that the Awards hall be- Chairman, APR Scout Committee for who have exhibited tremendous contri- come the only award to be bestowed by two triennium and Mari Nakano from bution to the movement. As the move- the World Scout Committee to Scouters the Scout Association of Japan,a former ment progressed and widened its reach with exceptional character and who have member of the World Scout Committee. internationally, realizations came in that rendered outstanding service to the glob- Kirsty Brown, Chairman of the WHAC the Silver Wolf Award was a British Scout al Movement. and Luc Panissod presented the award decoration and that the international With recommendations from the to the two new awardees following the award should have its own uniqueness World Honours and Awards Committee tradition that only BW awardees can pres- and distinction. This resulted in a propos- (WHAC), two outstanding Scout lead- ent the award to a new recipient. In this al to establish a special award. Today, we ers from the Region were conferred the triennium, seven bronze wolf award has call it the Bronze Wolf Award. Bronze Wolf Award: Jejomar C. Binay, been given to deserving awardees.