The new P1.2-million Boy  Scouts  of  the  Philippines Negros  Oriental-Siquijor  Council building  was turned over yesterday by the Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives Partylist  Rep. Sunny Rose Madamba.

The   edifice is called the  Santiago Madamba Multi-Purpose Building  named after the solon's late father. The amount for the construction were taken from the younger Madamba's Priority Development Assistance Fund. BSP souvenir items will be sold at the scout  shop.   

Makati Mayor  Jejomar  Binay, chairman  of  Boy  Scouts in  the  Asia Pacific Regions, attended the inauguration.

Binay   said they  are  now  focusing on  strengthening  all  BSP chapters  in  the  country, whose activities  and projects are also being monitored.

Chairman of the BSP in Central Visayas Arturo Umbac  said,  the  building  will be an added  feature  of the council.

This year, their goal  is  to  inculcate  values  formation  among   the BSP members, he added.*MA

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