Boy Scouts of the

Philippines

THE 5
ROCKS
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 ROVIC 2017 – 5 ROCKS
 
VM - When Lord Baden Powell , the Founder of the Scout Movement,
introduced the Rover Program , he likened the journey of a young
man into life, as similar to travelling a rugged stream by a canoe.
As he paddles his canoe, he encounters a number rocks along the
way. He either goes around these rocks to reach his destination or
crashes into them or falls into the water. It is therefore , dependent
upon his skills and determination to overcome these rocks to be
successful in life.
 
The founder identified these rocks as Horses , Wine , Women ,
Cuckooism and Irreligion. In the Philippines , we identify these rocks as
Gambling ( Sugal ) , Self- Indulgence ( Alak ), Lust ( Babae ) , Irreligion
( Ireligiyon ) , and Hypocrisy ( Ka-hipokritohan ) , SABIK .

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 SUGAL It symbolizes all forms of desire for another person’s
property through a get-rich quick way. Gambling is one of
the roots of evil. Men squander money in gambling
depriving their families and themselves….To overcome
this
rock , involved your self in physical fitness , hobby ,
gardening , and other productive form of activity which
your can earn money for a living.
 

( give example to the Resort’s World Hotel and Casino

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 ALAK - It symbolizes the over indulgence in liquor , smoking ,
drugs ,and food.- including laziness. When a person is
under the influence of liquor , he prone to create trouble.
Smoking is the other half brother of drinking . Lung cancer
is one of the fatal health problem. Non smoker are greatly
affected , who are called to be 2nd hand smoker. Drugs is
one of the major problem of our society .Drugs addiction
or abuse resort to stealing , robbery , and worst is
murder.  
To overcome this rock , a man should develop self-control
, and a strong character to say NO to a certain situation.
 

( give example to the Oplan Tokhang drive / campaign )

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 BABAE - God has placed in us a strong desire for sex to equalize
the
big responsibility of raising a family. Carnal desire for the
opposite sex is one of the stumbling blocks in a person’s
life. One of the commandment of God is Do not covet thy
neighbor’s wife.
 
In order to avoid the temptation of falling into this rock,
try to develop a sincere and deep respect for the opposite
sex and the same sex. Consider them as the image of your
own parents, your sister / brother , your spouse or your
own children.
 
( give example to GMAs teledrama , Ika-7 Utos / The
Originals ) or other real life stories ,,,,

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 IRELIHIYON This pertains to man’s relationship with his Creator.
A belief in a Supreme Being is required of those
joining the Scouting Movement. A person who do
not believe that God exist is determine to violate
Law of Man and Commandments of God.
 
Avoiding this rock is by having sincere appreciation
of God’s creation. This can be in a form of good
things happening to you , to your family , relatives
and friends. Just the same to the beauty of
surroundings , animals or even material things that
you find peace and happiness.
 
( give example to Atheist – Non Believer of God )
or other real life stories ,,,,

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 KA-HIPOKRITOHAN There is a great danger in man pretending to
be what he is not. Many men stumble on this
rock. They may be able to fool people around
them , momentarily , but sooner or later this
pretentiousness will be discovered , to their
embarrassment.
 
Try to be what you are and work on your own
strengths. Cultivate what you have instead of
trying to be what you are not.
 
( give example to a person who pray in church
during Sundays but prey on his neighbor for
the rest of the week ) or other real life
stories ,,,,

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