13/10/2026
12 October 2026
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Benguet State University (BSU) joined the 2026 Scout Offcials for a Day (SOFAD) program. The program allows senior scouts from schools across Benguet to experience the duties and responsibilities of leaders from the national line agencies, Local Government Units, and State Universities and Colleges for one day.
The program was conducted in coordination with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Benguet Council, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, the Benguet Provincial Local Government Unit, national line agencies, and BSU as part of the annual National Scouting Month celebration. The turnover and oath-taking ceremonies were held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, La Trinidad, Benguet.
During the program, selected scouts formally assumed designated positions in BSU offices and were guided by University Officials and their representatives. The activity began with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by the rededication to the Scout Oath and Law and the Girl Scout Promise and Law led by Provincial Governor Melchor D. Diclas.
The turnover of responsibility followed, including the ceremonial key, gavel, and parliamentary books, marking the scoutsโ temporary assumption of their respective assignments. The ceremony was led by Benguet Gov. Diclas, SOFAD Governor Greyzl Mark Bello, Benguet Vice Governor Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes, and SOFAD Vice Governor Allysa Kate S. Laoyan.
In his message, Gov. Diclas encouraged the scouts to perform their duties well and to embrace service-centered leadership.
โThis turn-over of the keys of the province is not just an exercise, it is an affirmation of our thoughts in your potential. Leadership is not about the titles we hold nor the sashes we wear, or the powers we hold. True leadership begins with a heart of service,โ he said.
After the message, Bello expressed gratitude for being selected as SOFAD Governor and reflected on the responsibility that comes with the opportunity.
โTo be chosen for this opportunity, even for just a day, is not simply about holding a title. It is about understanding that leadership is not about power, but about service,โ Bello said.
BSU SOFADs received certificates, tokens, BSU products, and honoraria.//EBawang