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𝘽𝙎𝙋 𝘾𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥 𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙣

Senior Scouts from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Cotabato Council successfully conducted a Crew Leader’s Training Course (CLTC) at BSP Camp Bulatukan from September 11 to 13, 2026.
‎The three-day training combined outdoor skills and lectures to strengthen the participants’ capabilities in leadership, first-aid, flag signalling, and camp management.
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‎📷: Sct. Chrisxa Jean Busmion | SINAG’s Internal Managing Staff
‎✍️: Sct. Janriec Alwyne Villahermosa | Photo Editor

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁

Every second matters when disaster hits right in front your face. Before any health professionals arrive, a simple act of first aid can make a crucial difference.

World First Aid Day is observed every year on the second Saturday of September to remind people around the world about the importance of first aid and basic life-saving skills. In 2026, it will be celebrated on September 12. The day encourages individuals, schools, workplaces, and communities to learn how to respond to emergencies before professional medical help arrives. First aid knowledge can help people remain calm and take appropriate action during accidents, injuries, or other emergencies.

The day highlights the idea that first aid is a valuable skill that should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or background. Through training and educational activities, communities can better prepare to respond to emergencies.

The theme for World First Aid Day 2026 is “First Aid in Migration Contexts.” This theme focuses attention on the first aid needs of people who are migrating or experiencing displacement. Migrants and displaced communities may face emergencies in unfamiliar environments and may have limited access to healthcare.
Promoting first aid knowledge in these settings can help communities respond more effectively to emergencies and support people when professional medical services are not immediately available.

World First Aid Day reminds us that first aid is not only a medical skill but also an important part of community preparedness.

By observing World First Aid Day on September 12, 2026, people can help spread awareness, encourage first aid training, and contribute to safer and more prepared communities around the world.





✍️: Sct. Jarren Jade Ellena | Senior Feature Writer
💻: Sct. Keziah Faye Costales | Junior Graphic Designer

𝘽𝙀𝙔𝙊𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈: 𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙎 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼 𝘿𝙄𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀

Scouts play an important role in building a better community by helping others, protecting the environment, and promoting discipline and responsibility. Beyond their uniforms, they are young individuals who are willing to serve and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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‎Through activities such as community cleanups, tree planting, disaster preparedness, and outreach programs, scouts contribute their time and effort to improve their surroundings. These activities may seem simple, but they create meaningful changes and encourage others to take part in helping the community.
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‎Scouting also teaches important values such as teamwork, respect, leadership, and service. Scouts learn to work together, face challenges, and help people who are in need. Their dedication shows that being a leader is not only about giving instructions but also about being willing to serve others.
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‎Most importantly, scouts inspire young people to become responsible citizens. By caring for their community and helping others, they show that everyone has a role in creating a cleaner, safer, and more united place.
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‎Beyond the uniform, scouts are not simply members of an organization they are community builders, leaders, and young people ready to make a difference.
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‎✍️: SCT. Ernesto L. Buenaventura III | Senior Feature Writer
‎💻: SCT. Clyde Joshua Jumuad | Junior Graphics Designer

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | COTABATO COUNCIL BSP - 7th One Mindanao Scout Jamboree

Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) - Cotabato Council have come to join and witness the Once every 3 years of 7th One Mindanao Scout Jamboree held in Lanao Del Norte, BSP Camp Obencia, Pendulonan, LALA on September 3-6.

More than 2,744 from Eastern Mindanao Region Northeastern Mindanao Region, and Western Mindanao Region across from different Councils with the theme "Uniting a Stronger Scouting in Mindanao"






✍️: Philip Kyl L. Chamen |Junior Photojournalist, Sct. Monique Alexa Deluvio | Junior Photojournalist, and Sct. Sebastian R. Aquino | Senior Photojournalist
📷: Sct. Philip kyl L. Chamen, ESC

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽

Paano kung isang araw, humawak ka ng libro, tumingin sa mga pahina nito, pero kahit isang salita ay hindi mo kayang basahin?

Tuwing Setyembre 8, ipinagdiriwang ang International Literacy Day upang bigyang-halaga ang kakayahang bumasa at sumulat—mga bagay na madalas nating ituring na ordinaryo. Para sa marami, bahagi lamang ito ng pag-aaral, ngunit para sa iba, ang bawat salitang natututunan ay isang maliit na tagumpay. Sa isang mundong puno ng impormasyon, ang literacy ay hindi lamang susi sa edukasyon, kundi daan din upang mas maintindihan natin ang mundo at ang ating sariling mga pangarap.

Nagsisimula ang literacy sa maliliit na bagay: pagkilala sa letra, pagbuo ng salita, at pag-unawa sa isang simpleng pangungusap. Marahil ay hindi natin napapansin, pero bawat pahinang nababasa ng isang bata ay may kasamang bagong kaalaman at bagong posibilidad. Ang unang pagkakataong mabasa niya ang kaniyang pangalan, maintindihan ang isang kuwento, o makasagot nang mag-isa ay maaaring simpleng sandali lamang para sa iba, ngunit para sa kaniya, isa itong patunay na kaya niyang matuto.

Ngunit hindi lahat ay pareho ang pagkakataong makapagbasa at matuto. May mga batang may sapat na libro, gadgets, at gabay, habang mayroon namang kailangang magtiyaga sa kakaunting kagamitan at limitadong pagkakataon. Sa likod ng bawat batang nahihirapang bumasa ay maaaring may isang pangarap na naghihintay lamang ng pagkakataong mabigyan ng pansin. Kaya ang literacy ay hindi dapat maging pribilehiyo ng iilan; dapat itong maging pagkakataong bukas para sa lahat.

Mas mahalaga ito ngayon dahil hindi lamang libro ang ating binabasa. Binabasa rin natin ang mga balita sa social media, mga post, mensahe, at impormasyon na mabilis kumalat sa internet. Sa dami ng impormasyong nakikita natin araw-araw, kailangan nating matutong hindi lamang bumasa kundi umunawa, magtanong, at magsuri. Dahil minsan, ang pinakamapanganib na impormasyon ay hindi iyong hindi natin nabasa, kundi iyong nabasa natin at agad nating pinaniwalaan.

Ang International Literacy Day ay paalala na ang bawat letra ay may kakayahang magbukas ng pinto at ang bawat salitang nauunawaan ay maaaring maging hakbang patungo sa isang mas magandang kinabukasan. Kaya habang may mga batang patuloy na nangangarap matutong bumasa, responsibilidad nating tiyaking hindi mananatiling sarado ang pintuang iyon. At kung babalik tayo sa tanong sa simula—paano kung humawak ka ng libro ngunit wala kang kayang basahin? Sana, dumating ang araw na ang sagot ay hindi na “wala,” kundi isang ngiti at isang batang marahang bumubuklat ng pahina, dahil sa wakas, naiintindihan na niya ang mundong dati ay mga salita lamang sa harap niya.





✍🏻: Sct. Mohaima Capal | Junior Feature Writer
💻: Sct. Jayven Calibara | Junior Graphics Designer

7𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞

September 3, 2026—The 7th One Mindanao Scout Jamboree officially ignites scouting spirit as delegates from different provinces across Mindanao gathered at BSP Camp Obedencia, Pendulongan, Lala, Lanao del Norte, for a four-day culmination from September 3 to 6, 2026.

Delegates from diverse communities of different parts of Mindanao, including Agusan, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Tawi-tawi, converge at the jamboree, with Cotabato proudly joing alongside other provinces to showcase scouting skills, strengthen camaraderie, foster leadership, empower teamwork, cultivate discipline, enhance adventure, cultural experience, and unity among young scouts throughout the region.

With more activities and challenges still ahead, the jamboree continues to provide Scouts with meaningful experiences that test their skills, encourage teamwork, and create memories that extend beyond the four-day gathering.






✍️: RS. Jamela Dalmacio | News Editor
💻: SCT. Saichel Mae Amena | Graphic Design Editor
📷: BSP – Western Mindanao Regional Coordination Office

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀

Heroism often begins quietly — in the courage to speak, the strength to endure, and the willingness to serve. The Philippines celebrates these acts of valor each year on National Heroes Day, a holiday that honors not only the great names etched in history but also the countless ordinary Filipinos who gave their lives, labor, and love for the nation. From the revolutionaries of 1896 who ignited the flames of independence to the modern-day frontliners who safeguard communities, heroism remains the heartbeat of the country’s story.

This year marks the 95th celebration of National Heroes Day, a milestone that reminds us of the enduring power of memory and the responsibility it places on the present. Nearly a century of commemorations tells us that heroism is not a relic of the past but a living force that continues to shape our society. It calls us to recognize that freedom and dignity are safeguarded not only by the sacrifices of those who came before, but also by the choices we make today. In an era of modern challenges — from inequality to global uncertainty — the day speaks to the timeless truth that courage, unity, and compassion remain the pillars of nationhood.

For the youth, especially those in the Scouting movement, National Heroes Day carries a deeper resonance. Scouting instills service, leadership, and resilience — values that mirror the very essence of heroism. Just as scouts pledge to be prepared and to serve others, so too does this day remind us that heroism is a lifelong commitment. In every knot tied, every community project led, and every promise kept, scouts continue the legacy of heroism, proving that the spirit of our national heroes lives on in the everyday actions of the next generation.





✍️: RS. Rezzette Briones | Editor-in-Chief
💻: SCT. Saichel Mae Amena | Graphic Design Editor

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬!🎉🎂

Wishing our beloved SINAG’s Social Media Editor and Senior Multimedia Staff, 𝗥𝗦. 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗜 𝗕. 𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢, a wonderful day and a very happy birthday filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. May the year ahead bring you abundant blessings, good health, success, and happiness in all that you do.

Greetings, from your SINAG Family!

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗟𝗧𝗖)

Boyscouts from LIKHA NHS, MATALAM HS, AND MLANG NHS gather to participate during the Crew Leader's Training Course (CLTC) held from August 21–23, 2026, at Lika National High School (LNHS), Mlang, on Friday.

Through leadership training, teamwork, and meaningful scouting experiences, participants strengthen their commitment to service, responsibility, and the principles of scouting.





✍️: Janriec Alwyne Villahermosa | Photo Editor
📷: Shane Ursua | Mlang NHS, and Andrei Acera | GOA