GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
MANILA

CGSMS Form No. 2

CHIEF GIRL SCOUT MEDAL SCHEME

PHASE 1
Name PRINCESS ANIKA T. PREGILLANA
Address #040 Cabulalaan, Laoac, Pangasinan
Mobile/Tel. No. 09500980367 Troop No: 3183
Region NORTHERN LUZON Council: PANGASINAN
Troop Leader RHYSLYN RUFIN- SALINAS
Target Community: CABULALAAN, LAOAC, PANGASINAN

1. From the community problems/needs surveyed, select only one most pressing as recommended by
the community for your project: TREE PLANTING
2. Area of Work (one only): ECOLOGY
3. Badgework

RELATED BADGES EARNED

BADGES EARNED CHALLENGE DATE EARNED

I Love My Body Badge Spirituality and Well - Being September 7,2019
I Am Thankful Badge Spirituality and Well - Being September 10,2019
I Love Visual Arts Badge Arts October 19,2019
Dance to the Rhythm badge Arts November 23 ,2019
Ham Radio Badge Preparedness September 16,2021
Being Prepared at Home Badge Preparedness March 8, 2020
A Gift of the Heart Family Life September 24, 2020
My Family and I Badge Family Life May 21, 2019
Ecologist Badge Environment September 30 , 2021
We Are Connected Badge Environment September 21 , 2021

4. About the Project (use extra sheets)

4.1 Project Description (attached) 4.4 Time Table (attached)
4.2 Objectives (attached) 4.5 Budget (attached)
4.3 Methods (attached)

5. Name of Consultants/beside the Troop Leaders (those who provide technical support to guide in
objectives and congruency to the objectives)

5.1 Punong Barangay Eduardo V. Tamayo

5.2 Mrs. Shiela Mae J. Alcaide
5.3 Mrs. Rhyslyn R. Salinas
5.4 Mrs. Marissa L. Angeleo
5.5. Mrs. Benigna O. Bragil
5.6. Mr. Edwin Tamayo
5.7. Mrs. Brigida D. Gaon
5.8. Mrs. Temy D. Tabayoyong

6. Name/s of Work Group (Prospective CGSMS candidates but not those working already) SKs and other
adults.

6.1 CGS Faith P. Garcia 6.5 SGS Jhamella Tingco

6.2 SGS Nicole Tamayo 6.6 Family
6.3 SGS Bea Soriano 6.7 Community people
6.4 SGS Ashley Balanag 6.8 Sangguniang Kabataan members
7. References (attach list of titles/topics related to the project –at least 3)

7.1 Tree Planting Christopher H. Punzalan, Ma. Lyka M. Balanac “The Journal of
Sustainability Education”(2020) Readings

7.2 Tree planting 'has mind-blowing potential' to tackle climate crisis -

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/04/planting-
billions-trees-best-tackle-climate-crisis-scientists-canopy-
emissions Ecology
7.3 Book of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 15:7) Bible Spiritual Readings

8. From the readings in no. 7 how did you apply the learning or insights gained in your project? (use
extra sheets/s) attached copy

Noted: Submitted:

RHYSLYN RUFIN- SALINAS PRINCESS ANIKA T. PREGILLANA

Troop Leader Candidate

EUFEMIA DE GUZMAN
Council Executive

LAILA F. MORALES
Regional Executive Director
 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

With the age of globalization, climate change and other developmental effects to
nature is inevitable. People in businesses are focused on activities that led to the
emittance of pollutants and hazardous materials that trigger harmful effects to the
environment.

These activities led to the increase of contributors to the climate change which is
the ignition point of all other phenomena, such as flashfloods, tsunamis, and the like.
With theses, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines in partnership with Laoac National High
School, PNP, BFP, DENR, LGU, SK, BHW and other stakeholders initiated to conduct a
tree planting activity in one of the barangays in the Municipality of Laoac.

SGS. Princess Anika T. Pregillana, a Grade 10 student of Laoac National High

School together with her Troop Leader, Mrs. Rhyslyn Rufin-Salinas, a Teacher III of the
same school, conducted a survey to assess the needs and concerns of the chosen
barangay. This could be the springboard of a project where the girl scouts can take
action and make a difference.

With series of community discussions, it was found out that one of the concerns
of the community people is the erosion of the riverbanks during heavy rains. This was
consulted with the community leaders and agreed that a tree planting activity could help
preserve the area and to prevent possible erosion.

Moreover, this worthwhile activity helps save our planet. It’s an activity that
people from different walks of life can join to be aware of the importance of trees. A tree
is a gift to everyone. It provides us with so many benefits needed for us to survive. It’s a
beautiful creation that has so many uses. A tree gives us fresh air by filtering it.

During a heavy storm, it works its magic by slowing down a heavy downpour thus
reducing the risk of floods. A tree during the summer season cools down our
surroundings. It’s long branches and leaves serve as a shade during a hot day. A tree
produces fruits that nourish our bodies. A tree aside from its many benefits also helps
people that live around it. It shows a positive effect on one’s mental and physical
wellbeing. It lessens stress to so many people in this busy.

A tree planting activity is a good way for the community to show that greener
earth is what we need. It encourages individuals and communities to save the
environment. It’s a learning experience for all who take part. It’s an activity that unites
society in building a better world.

OBJECTIVES
 The project entitled “TREE PLANTING” aims to:

1. To add trees in the Barangay Cabulalaan to uphold a sustainable environment

for the next generation.

2. To plant trees along the river to prevent soil erosion caused by heavy rains and

flashfloods.

3. To inform every individual and raise awareness on the importance of tree

planting to humans and animals.

4. To involve the barangay officials and stakeholders in the tree planting activity to

help reduce and lessen the greenhouse gasses and fight climate change.

5. To create natural pollution filters and to bring fresher and breathable air for the

community.

6. To increase the local fuelwood supply of Barangay Calaoagan.

 METHODS
 ORIENTATION
We attended virtually the Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme Project
orientation last October 2, 2021.

 SURVEY
With the help of my Troop Leader, we conducted a survey on our
community’s problems and needs.

 DIALOGUE
We had a dialogue with my troop leader and my parents about my chosen
project.

 APPROVAL
Together with my workgroup, we formally seek approval from our
Barangay Captain.

 PLANTING OF TREE SEEDLINGS

I asked some of my neighbors to help me in my project by donating
medicinal plants that are available to them.

 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
With the cooperation of my work group (family, barangay officials, PNP,
BFP, LGU,people in the community, etc.), we implemented my project.

 CONDUCTING A SYMPOSIUM ABOUT TREE PLANTING

We conducted our symposium with the members of the Barangay Council
and community of Barangay Cabulaaan.

 PROJECT MAINTENANCE
To maintain the tree planting site, I see to it that it is always clean, and the
seedlings are watered especially during sunny days.

 PROJECT MONITORING
Together with my troop leader, and workgroup, we monitor our project.

 PROJECT EVALUATION
GSP Council and Regional Staff will come to evaluate my project.

 TURN OVER CEREMONY

My project will be turned over to the barangay officials to secure its
sustainability.

TIMETABLE
Month/ Year Activity
 Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme Orientation, Pre-
Planning/ Consultation with Parents and Troop
October 2021
Leaders
Attended Mass Online
Consultation with the Barangay Officials with
November 2021 regards to my Tree Planting Project
Discussion with my Troop Leader
Conduct Community Survey.
Ocular visitation of my chosen site.
December 12, 2021
Discussion with my parents and my troop leader
regarding my project.
Cleaning the tree planting site.
Preparing the holes where the seedlings are to be
planted.
Presentation of my project together with my co-
January 2022 CGSMS participant in the Barangay Hall.
Kick Off Program of my Tree Planting Project
Monitoring the project with my troop leader and
cleaning the area
Removing the weeds, watering the plants, and
cleaning the area.
February 2022

Removing the weeds, watering the plants, and

March 2022 cleaning the area.

Start in making the tree guard for my project

Cleaning the area and watering the seedlings.

April 2022
Meeting in the Mayor’s Office and in the
Sangguniang Bayan of Laoac Office.
Putting up the tree guard.
Maintaining the cleanliness of my project by
May 2022 removing weeds and watering the seedlings.

Provincial Evaluation of the Council.

June 2022 Encoding the remaining data and getting ready
with my logbook
Watering the seedlings
July 2022
 Preparation of the logbook.
Maintaining my CGSMS Project.
Preparation for the Provincial and Regional
CGSMS Project Evaluation
Maintaining the cleanliness of the project by
August 2022
removing weeds and watering the seedlings.

September 2022 Preparation of the Chief Girl Scout Logbook.

Turn Over of the Project, Completion &

October 2022
Submission of Chief Girl Scout Logbook
November 2022 Regional Online CGSMS Evaluation
 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
I. PROPOSED BUDGET
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
BAMBOO PHP 500.00
SNACKS PHP 1,500.00
PAINT PHP 525.00
PAINT BRUSH PHP 150.00
NAIL PHP 320.00
PAINT TINNER PHP 120.00
TARPAULIN PHP 1,500.00
TOTAL: PHP 4,495.00

II. SOURCE OF INCOME

A. CASH DONATIONS
MRS. RHYSLYN R. SALINAS PHP. 1,500.00
MR &MRS. EDWIN PREGILLANA PHP. 1,000.00
LAOAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-FSA PHP.600.00
PB EDUARDO TAMAYO PHP.500.00
MRS. DORY DELA ROSA PHP. 200.00
TOTAL PHP 3,800.00
B. DONATION IN KIND
CENRO DAGUPAN 280 TREE SEEDLINGS
MRS. RHYSLYN R. SALINAS 4 PCS TARPAULIN
MRS. RHYSLYN R. SALINAS SNACKS (Biscuits & Juice)
JHAMELLA ROSE TINGCO 12 PCS OF C2 drinks
PB EDUARDO TAMAYO Pandesal worth 500pesos
1 LITER OF YELLOW PAINT AND 3
PCS OF PAINT BRUSH
MR &MRS. EDWIN PREGILLANA 13 pcs twin pack coffee
MRS. ANALYN TAMAYO 4 BOXES OF JUICE
MS. KATE QUIJANO 4 BOXES OF JUICE
MRS. JHULIET TAMAYO 2 BOXES OF JUICE
3 LITERS OF PAINT (YELLOW, RED
HON. ELENO OLANDE AND BLUE)
4 LITERS OF WHITE PAINT

III. EXPENSES
TRANSPORTATION PHP. 1,000.00
BAMBOO PHP 750.00
PAINT PHP 700.00
PAINT TINNER PHP 120.00
PAINT BRUSH PHP 150.00
NAILS PHP 320.00
SNACKS / MISC. PHP 2,000.00
LABOR PHP 300.00
TOTAL EXPENSES PHP 5,340.00

Prepared by:

PRINCESS ANIKA T. PREGILLANA

CGSMS CANDIDATE
 Learning from Researches
1. I’ve learned the background information about cause and effect of climate
change and deforestation.
2. I’ve learned the significance of tree planting to prevent erosion caused by
climate change.
3. I’ve learned the significance of tree planting activities to sustain the life on
earth.
4. I’ve learned from the results of the Filipino and foreign research on the impact
of tree planting activities.
5. I’ve learned how to plant and propagate plants.
6. I’ve learned the different materials and garden tools needed to conduct the
project.
7. I’ve learned the importance of financial management.
8. I’ve learned how to use recyclable materials to beautify the tree planting site.
9. I’ve learned how to communicate my ideas with people around me especially
with my family and neighbors.
10. I’ve learned the importance of creating rapport with my work group.
11. I’ve learned the significance of planting trees and other kinds at the backyard
or deforested mountains and forests.
11.I’ve learned how to speak and listen well with the ideas of others.

References
- https://www.denr.gov.ph/index.php/news-events/regional-releases/1873-tree-
planting-improves-quality-of-life
- https://www.plt.org/learn-forests/plant-a-tree/
- https://www.peacecorps.gov/educators/resources/tree-planting-steps/
- https://baguio.gov.ph/content/barangays-urged-conduct-tree-planting-activity
- https://onetreeplanted.org/products/philippines
- https://pro4b.pnp.gov.ph/simultaneous-tree-planting-activity/
20 Learning and Insights Gained from the Project
1. I’ve learned the importance of nature and its benefits to mankind.
2. I’ve learned the phases of trees growth and development.
3. I’ve learned the functions of gardening tools.
4. I’ve learned how to be resourceful.
5. I’ve learned the importance of financial management.
6. I’ve learned how to use recyclable materials to beautify the herbal garden.
7. I’ve learned how to communicate my ideas with people around me especially
with my family, work group and neighbors.
8. I’ve learned the importance of creating rapport with my work group.
9. I’ve learned the significance of having trees at the backyard or at home.
10.I’ve learned how to speak and listen well with the ideas of others.
11.I’ve learned how to be creative in expressing my ideas through arts.
12. I’ve learned to take good care of the tree seedlings.
13. I’ve learned technical skills in computer when I encoded and researched about
the plants.
14. I’ve learned how to balance and manage my time very well.
15. I’ve learned and developed my leadership skills with my fellow girl scouts.
16. I’ve learned how to keep track and records of the number of trees survived.
18. I’ve learned how to assess the benefits of trees.
19. I’ve learned to prepare food for my work groups.
20. I’ve learned that when we take good care of nature;it will surely do the same
way to us.
 RELATED READINGS
Environmental & Social Benefits of Tree Planting
When done well, tree planting is recognized as one of the most engaging,
environmentally friendly activities that people can take part in to better the planet.
Trees provide a multitude of benefits, both long and short term. As well as being
attractive aesthetically, they remove and store carbon from the atmosphere, slow
heavy rain and so reduce the risk of flooding, enhance air quality and improve the
urban heat island effect by reflecting sunlight and providing shade. In addition, the
physical weight of a tree consists of approximately 50% carbon, as such trees have a
strong climate change mitigation effect when in high enough numbers. Some of
these benefits such as the mitigation of the urban heat island effect and
improvements to air quality are localized and will bring the most benefits to the
people who live and otherwise spend their time in the local area. Other benefits such
as the removal of carbon from the atmosphere will benefit the wider population, not
just those who live the most locally.
Trees greatly benefit the people living around them by having a positive
impact on mental health and wellbeing, reducing stress and encouraging outdoor
exercise. This is in addition to the benefits they will receive from an improved
environmental quality and improved amenity which comes with planted areas.

Benefits
There are numerous benefits that the project brings to the community:

 Builds community spirit and unity

 Educates communities about the benefits of trees and nature

 Brings economic benefits to an area by reducing green-space maintenance costs

and by raising house prices on aesthetic grounds

 Positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, reducing stress and encouraging
outdoor activities

 Removes and stores Carbon from the air

 Reduces flood risk

 Creates wildlife habitat

 Provides shade

 Reduces green space maintenance costs

 Provides oxygen

 Cleans the air, absorbs odors and pollutants

 Prevents soil erosion

 Provides food

 Increases pollinator numbers

  Trees benefit the soil conditions

 Reduces pollutants

Education

Forest provides local communities with the opportunity to plant trees and learn
about nature and woodlands. Tree planting days are designed to educate and enable
the public to play a part in establishing a Forest for Peterborough. During event days
people are taught how to plant a tree use tools correctly and have general
conversations around the importance of biodiversity and how they can develop and
protect a woodland environment, as well as teaching the important role trees have
played through the centuries and their relevance today. In addition to learning tree
planting skills, communities learn about all aspects of tree maintenance and care, as
well as the different species being planted, and further knowledge around pest and
diseases, land management and conservation.
Planting trees vastly improves the quality of our natural surroundings. Forests
and copses of trees reduce the risks of soil erosion, enhance the water quality in
streams and ponds, and protect groundwater supplies. Forests store water on the
canopy, leaves, and stems of trees but water is also absorbed and retained in plant
tissue before being released back into the environment through a combination of
evaporation and transpiration.
Trees play a pivotal role in the hydrologic cycle; the complex process and
sequence of conditions that allow water to be converted from vapor in the
atmosphere to precipitation on land and back into vapor through evaporation and
transpiration. This process has an impact on surface and soil moisture, ecology,
vegetation, animal life, and sedimentation, making it crucial to our survival on earth.
Fallow land and areas where large scale tree removal has occurred are far
more susceptible to soil erosion. Without vegetation, rain is either absorbed by the
soil or runs off into streams as surface drainage. During storms and heavy rainfall,
surface runoff becomes excessive and loose topsoil is eroded and washed away.
When the topsoil or organic soil layer is eroded the mineral soil layer is exposed and
once this happens, little or no vegetation will grow in the area to stabilize the bare
earth and mudslides and rockslides become more common.

Source: https://www.iie.uk.com/news/environmental-social-benefits-of-tree-planting/

The Characteristics & Qualities of a Good Leader

Integrity
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Gratitude

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Empathy

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 953

REQUIRING THE PLANTING OF TREES IN CERTAIN PLACES AND PENALIZING
UNAUTHORIZED CUTTING, DESTRUCTION, DAMAGING AND INJURING OF
CERTAIN TREES, PLANTS AND VEGETATION

WHEREAS, the planting of trees on lands adjoining the edge of rivers and creeks in
both a measure of beautification and reforestation; and

WHEREAS, the planting of trees along roads and areas intended for the common use of
owners of lots in subdivisions will provide shade and healthful environment therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by

virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:

Section 1. The following shall plant trees:

1. Every person who owns land adjoining a river or creek, shall plant trees extending at
least five meters on his land adjoining the edge of the bank of the river or creek, except
when such land, due to its permanent improvement, cannot be planted with trees;

2. Every owner of an existing subdivision shall plant trees in the open spaces required
to be reserved for the common use and enjoyment of the owners of the lots therein as
well as along all roads and service streets. The subdivision owner shall consult the
Bureau of Forest Development as to the appropriate species of trees to be planted and
the manner of planting them; and

3. Every holder of a license agreement, lease, license or permit from the Government,
involving occupation and utilization of forest or grazing land with a river or creek therein,
shall plant trees extending at least twenty (20) meters from each edge of the bank of the
river or creek.

The persons hereinabove required to plant trees shall take good care of them, and, from
time to time, remove any tree planted by them in their respective areas which has grown
very old, is diseased, or is defective, and replant with trees their respective areas
whenever necessary.

Section 2. Every owner of land subdivided into residential/commercial/industrial lots

after the effectivity of this Decree shall reserve, develop and maintain not less than thirty
percent (30%) of the total area of the subdivision, exclusive of roads, service streets
and alleys, as open space for parks and recreational areas.
No plan for a subdivision shall be approved by the Land Registration Commission or
any office or agency of the government unless at least thirty percent (30%) of the total
area of the subdivision, exclusive of roads, service streets and alleys, is reserved as
open space for parks and recreational areas and the owner thereof undertakes to
develop such open space, within three (3) years from the approval of the subdivision
plan, in accordance with the development plan approved by the Bureau of Forest
Development and to maintain such parks and recreational areas.

Section 3. Any person who cuts, destroys, damages or injures, naturally growing or
planted trees of any kind, flowering or ornamental plants and shrubs, or plants of scenic,
aesthetic and ecological values, along public roads, in plazas, parks other than national
parks, school premises or in any other public ground or place, or on banks of rivers or
creeks, or along roads in land subdivisions or areas therein for the common use of the
owners of lots therein, or any species of vegetation or forest cover found therein shall,
be punished with imprisonment for not less than six months and not more than two
years, or a fine of not less than five hundred pesos and not more than five thousand
pesos, or with both such imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the court, except
when the cutting, destroying, damaging or injuring is necessary for public safety or the
pruning thereof is necessary to enhance beauty, and only upon the approval of the duly
authorized representative of the head of agency or political subdivision having
jurisdiction therein, or of the Director of Forest Development in the case of trees on
banks of rivers and creeks, or of the owner of the land subdivision in the case of trees
along roads and in other areas therein for the common use of owners of lots therein. If
the offender is a corporation, partnership or association, the penalty shall be imposed
upon the officer or officers thereof responsible for the offense, and if such officer or
officers are aliens, in addition to the penalty herein prescribed, he or they shall be
deported without further proceedings before the Commission on Immigration and
Deportation. Nothing in this Decree shall prevent the cancellation of a license
agreement, lease, license or permit from the Government, if such cancellation is
prescribed therein or in Government regulations for such offense.

10 LEARNINGS FROM MY PROJECT

1. I've learned to search for my purpose, build everlasting bonds, and get to
treasure timeless memories.

2. Change the word "quit" into "grit" was the proper way. And step-by-step, I am
taking that mindset out and into a wider world. But we had to face it and realize
that there is no such thing as a dream that you do not work hard for.

3. The project helped me become more actively involved in community and nation-
building. It served as a bridge for me to unleash my most profound potential as a
Girl Scout and as a citizen of our beloved country.

4. I learned to believe in myself, and in everything that I do, I always make sure to
give my 100% commitment and hard work.

5. I've learned to communicate with the people in the community.

6. I've overcome my fear and shyness of talking in front of other people.

7. At first, I don't believe in my own strengths. But now, I have overcome all of it,
slowly becoming an independent one and being confident of my talents and
skills.

8. I've learned to imbibe the values of our founder and be the Josefa Llanes Escoda
of our generation - a great girl leader powered with confidence while making
extraordinary things happen.

9. Through this project, I've learned to become an empath, a leader, an advocate,

and a sister to others.

10. I finally learned to love and accept myself just the way I am, even if I do not fit
society's standards. That positive attitude allowed me to grow, develop and
discover more of myself.