Negrosanon History

  Today, June 11, 2024, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, BSP Negros Oriental-Siquijor Council, held a solemn Flag Disposal Ceremony as part of the National Flag Week observance. In accordance with Section 14 of the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491), old and worn-out Philippine flags were respectfully burned to prevent misuse or desecration. This ceremony underscores the importance of honoring our national symbol and ensures that the flags, which have served their purpose, are retired with dignity. Council Scout Queen Marie T. Ferraren led the event, supported by Eagle Scouts and Scout Cezar Lopez, who served as the program host. Council Historian Rover Scout Penn T. Larena resource speaker , along with Council Youth Representative Dale Andrew Dy, & Marc Nathaniel Batulan also played pivotal roles in the ceremony. Their involvement highlights the commitment of the scouting community to uphold the values of respect and patriotism. The Flag and Heraldic Cod...

  Rest in Peace Honoring the Legacy of Ma'am Tessie Cimafranca -Baylosis: By : Sir Penn T. Larena,MPA,KCR,DSM -COSCA batch 96 In the heart of Pob. 3 Dumaguete City lies a school that has been a home to countless students for generations - Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA). For many, high school is a time of self-discovery and academic growth, and it is often the dedicated teachers who shape our journeys. Ma'am Tessie Baylosis, whose full name is Ma. Teresita Cimafranca Baylosis, was not only a math teacher but also my third-year high school adviser and later on the coordinator for the COSCA Alumni Affairs Office. She was a beacon of knowledge, passion, and mentorship, leaving an indelible mark on her students' lives. Mathematics, for some, is a subject filled with fear and anxiety, but Ma'am Tessie had the remarkable ability to transform it into something beautiful and accessible. As someone who struggled with math, I never imagined I could develop an appr...

  St. Paul University Dumaguete History Class of Prof. Penn T. Larena College of Nursing 

              Rover Scout  Josefino "Sir Penn " Larena  Jr. Boy Scout History of Mr. Josefino  T.Larena Jr. started as Kab and Junior Scout @ C.V.P.C now Negros Oriental State University 1987-1992 ,Senior Scout @ Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria 1992-1996, he was awarded a Presidential Merit Award for Scouting and Volunteerism in May 1996 from the COSCA President  Rover Scout of Silliman University Batch 1999, a full member from 1999 to  2001, and Paul Doltz Service Awardee in 1999. Merit Badge Counsellor in 2018 ,he wrote several articles about Boy Scout events, activities, and was the first person to write a short History of Boy Scouts in Negros Oriental from 1920s to 2014. BSP member for the fiscal year 2018 to the present. Delegate to the 2019 National Scouting Jamboree in Botolan Zambales .Rover Scout Larena also serves on the Board of Review for the BSP. He is also the guest spe...