Negrosanon Scouts Shine at the Regional Scout Youth Forum and Humanitarian Action Workshop

 Roxas City, Capiz – From March 14-16, 2025, the Visayan Scouts of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) actively participated in the Regional Scout Youth Forum and Humanitarian Action Workshop hosted by the Capiz Council at Filamer Christian University. This significant event brought together young leaders from the Eastern and Western Visayas regions to shape the future of Scouting and enhance their humanitarian skills.

The delegation from Negros Oriental-Siquijor Council included CSE Queen Marie Truno Ferraren, Josefino "Sir Penn" T. Larena Jr., and Senior Scouts Jason Godwin Acosta and Jason Godsent Acosta from Silliman University, along with Scott Jordan Dunque Libradilla from Negros Oriental High School. Their participation contributed significantly to discussions on leadership, policy-making, and the future direction of Scouting in the  Visayas region.

Strengthening Leadership and Humanitarian Efforts

Simultaneously, CSE Queen Marie Truno Ferraren and Josefino "Sir Penn" T. Larena Jr. attended the Visayas Humanitarian Action Workshop, equipping themselves with vital skills to serve communities during emergencies. Their commitment to community service was further reinforced by Mr. Leo  D. Lao, who accompanied the delegation and served as a resource speaker, sharing his expertise in disaster response and humanitarian work.


Josefino "Sir Penn" T. Larena Jr., who also serves as the Local Executive Board member and Commissioner for Rover Scouting in the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Council, received a well-deserved recognition. He was elected as Vice President of the 2025-001 BSP Visayas Cluster Humanitarian Action Corps Council and DRMM Visayas Cluster, a testament to his unwavering dedication to Scouting and humanitarian service.


Notable Contributions and Leadership 


The Humanitarian Action Workshop was enriched by key speakers such as Mr. Broderick G. Train, LT. Head of PDRRMO Antique Provincial Government, and Dr. Marvin Nicer, Regional Scout Director for Visayas. Their insights provided Scouts with a deeper understanding of disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience.

Additionally, the Western Visayas RSYF 2025 was successfully led by Organizing Committee Chairperson Sct. Joaquin Placido Domingo L. Mapa of the Negros Occidental Council. Special acknowledgments were also given to Youth Development Officer and Visayas Cluster Head, Dr. Marvin Nicer, and the Regional Coordinating Office staff, including Sir Jon Oliver Balili and Sir Borgie Panes Villavicencio. 


A Vision for the Future


As the BSP Negros Oriental-Siquijor Council prepares to celebrate its 75th Diamond Jubilee, Scouts are called to become policymakers, navigating the tides of change and steering their councils toward progress. This event has reaffirmed the commitment of young leaders to build a future driven by leadership, vision, and purpose.

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