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Development of The Movement

Girl Scouting in the Philippines began unofficially in 1918 with troops organized by American missionaries, but was formally launched in 1939 following the arrival and training of GSP Founder Josefa Llanes Escoda in the USA. In 1940, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was chartered as a national organization. After World War 2, during which activities were suspended, leaders rebuilt the organization which received public support. The National Council Convention meets every three years as the highest consultative body, represented by the Central Board which is the highest policy-making body that meets semi-annually.

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Development of The Movement

Girl Scouting in the Philippines began unofficially in 1918 with troops organized by American missionaries, but was formally launched in 1939 following the arrival and training of GSP Founder Josefa Llanes Escoda in the USA. In 1940, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was chartered as a national organization. After World War 2, during which activities were suspended, leaders rebuilt the organization which received public support. The National Council Convention meets every three years as the highest consultative body, represented by the Central Board which is the highest policy-making body that meets semi-annually.

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Development of the Movement

Girl Scouting in the Philippines began as early as 1918 with GSUSA troops organised
by American Missionaries, but it was not until 1939 that the Girl Scout Movement was
formally launched following GSP Founder Josefa Llanes Escoda's arrival from an
intensive Girl Scout training in the USA. In 1940, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was
chartered as a national organisation.

The first national Girl Scouts' rally and the first leaders' training conference were held in
1941, and during the Second World War, although the Association suspended its
activities, Girl Scout leaders committed themselves to serve the victims and prisoners of
war. After the war, the leaders set about rebuilding the Association and received much
public support.

The National Council Convention, held every three years, is the Association's highest
consultative and deliberative body which serves as a forum for guidelines, policies and
directions. It is represented by the 37 members of the Central Board, Charter/Life
members, Council Presidents and delegates elected from each Council as their duly
designated representatives as may be prescribed by the Central Board. The Central
Board is the highest policy-making body that meets semi-annually. The National
Officers and Chairpersons of Standing Committees make up the Executive Committee
which is responsible for governing the affairs of the organisation together with the
professional staff.

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