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Happy Birthday to our hardworking and inspiring Outfit Advisor, Sir Ephraim! 🥳⚜️

Your guidance, patience, and dedication continue to shape us into better Scouts and better individuals. Thank you for always leading Outfit 16 with wisdom, discipline, and heart. May God bless you with good health, happiness, and more years of service and adventure in Scouting.

From your BSP – Holy Cross Colleges, Inc. Outfit 16 family, we salute and appreciate you today and always. Happy Birthday, Sir!

Congratulations to the 10 outstanding scouts of Holy Cross Colleges, Inc. Who received the Impact Innovator Badge and Certificate during the Court of Honor held on May 21, 2026 at San Matias Elementary School, Santo Tomas, Pampanga⚜️🏅

10 out of 78 scouts from the Pampanga Council, your achievement reflects your dedication, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to the ideals of scouting. Your success brings honor not only to your school but also to your community.

Continue to inspire, serve, and lead as true scouts of character. Congratulations, Scouts!

IN PHOTOS | Scouts in Action

We proudly recognize our Scouts who were honored during the Court of Honor for the Impact Innovator Badge Challenge held on May 21, 2026, at San Matias Elementary School, San Matias, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.

This recognition reflects the dedication, leadership, teamwork, and commitment of our young scouts as they continue to embody the values of service, innovation, and responsible citizenship.

Awardees:
• Explorer Scout Sean Vincent H. Rabino
• Eagle Scout Amiel Duane W. Lapuz
• Eagle Scout Jedidia Gerald G. Dueñas
• Eagle Scout Paul Raniel Rejale
• Eagle Scout Frinz Evow G. Pelayo
• Eagle Scout Carl Alexis P. Manalastas
• Eagle Scout Alejandro Jose M. Martin
• Explorer Scout Caleb Dale B. Roban
• Scout Erinn Trish B. Taiza
• Scout Arlan Cedric Steven T. Santos

Adult Leaders:
• Mr. Ephraim Jeremiah D. Matias
• Mr. Jomar C. Supan

We congratulate all the awardees and leaders for this meaningful achievement. We are proud of your dedication and service.

Family is not always defined by blood. Some is built through shared experiences, late night campfires, muddy shoes after activities, encouragement during hard days, and the people who slowly become home in ways you never expected.

In Scouting, we meet as strangers from different places, stories, and walks of life. But somewhere between the service, laughter, lessons, and memories, we find something deeper than familiarity. We find a community that chooses to stay, support, and grow together.

This , we celebrate every kind of family. The ones we were born into, the ones who raised us, the people who stood beside us when life became heavy, and the families we found along the way, the people who listen, the friends who remain, the leaders who guide, and the communities that make you feel seen.

In Scouting, no one walks alone. Beyond the uniforms, badges, and neckerchiefs, Scouting becomes a place where young people learn compassion, belonging, and the value of looking after one another like family while growing together through service, trust, friendship, and shared purpose.

As Scouts, we are called to serve, lead, and pray for our nation. 🇵🇭⚜️

In these challenging times brought by the electricity crisis and issues faced by our government, let us unite in prayer for wisdom, peace, and strength for the Philippines.

May our leaders be guided with integrity and compassion, and may every Filipino remain hopeful and resilient.

“Service to others is the rent we pay for our stay on Earth.”

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Brave Mothers!

To the women who taught us our very first lessons in courage, kindness, discipline, and service. Just like in scouting, every good scout begins with a great guide at home a mother who leads with love, patience, and strength. 🤍⚜️

To all the moms who became our first troop leaders, first aid providers, cooks during camps, and biggest supporters in every journey thank you for always helping us stay on the right trail. Your sacrifices and unconditional love continue to inspire us to become responsible, brave, and helpful individuals every day.

The Senior Scout Code ⚜️

Being a Senior Scout means living with honor, integrity, and service. I uphold the Scout Code in every action—trustworthy, loyal, and always ready to help others. This is more than a promise; it is a lifelong commitment to lead and serve.

Ang Boy Scout of the Philippines – Holy Cross College Outfit 16 ay nakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng ika-270 na Founding Anniversary ng Santa Ana Parish.

Bilang mga Scout na namumuhay sa prinsipyo ng Duty to God, kami ay patuloy na hinuhubog hindi lamang sa paglilingkod sa bayan kundi lalo’t higit sa pagpapatibay ng aming pananampalataya. Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay paalala sa amin na ang pagiging isang tunay na Scout ay kaakibat ng pagiging tapat, mapagkumbaba, at handang maglingkod sa kapwa at sa Simbahan.

Kasama ang Santa Ana Parish, kami ay naninindigan sa diwa ng pagkakaisa, paglilingkod, at pananampalataya mga haliging bumubuo sa isang makabuluhang komunidad.

Happy Birthday to Eagle Scout Carl Alexis P. Manalastas!

From serving as Quartermaster (2023–2024) to leading as Crew Leader (2024–2026), your dedication, discipline, and leadership continue to inspire. Wishing you more success, strength, and meaningful journeys ahead. ⚜️

The Holy Cross College community stood united in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan, honoring the bravery and sacrifices of the heroes who shaped our nation’s history.

Through a solemn and meaningful ceremony, including the respectful burning of unserviceable flags, we were reminded that true patriotism lives not only in remembrance, but in how we carry their legacy forward through unity, integrity, and love for our country.

May their courage continue to inspire us to stand firm in our values and serve with purpose.

On this Araw ng Kagitingan, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines stand in honor of the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of the heroes who fought for our freedom. Their bravery reminds us that true strength is shown not only in great battles, but also in everyday acts of discipline, service, and love for country.

As Scouts, may we continue to live by their example ready to serve, prepared to lead, and committed to building a nation guided by honor, unity, and resilience. Today, we remember that heroism is not only part of history, but a responsibility we carry in the present.