Niña Maria Learning Center Welcomed New Scouts in 2025 – 2026 Investiture Ceremony

                 Niña Maria Learning Center celebrated its Boy Scout Investiture for School Year 2025-2026 with a meaningful and well-organized program that highlighted leadership, discipline, and unity among the Scouts.

The ceremony opened with the formal introduction of the Scouts, beginning with Grade 4 led by adult leader, Teacher Mavette Japay, followed by Grade 5 under the adult leader, Teacher Kaye Villarico, and Grade 6 under the adult leader, Teacher Sherldene Eleccion. This was followed by the Entry of Niña Maria Learning Center teachers and staff, Troop Committee Officials, and Guests, including Kuya Alex, Ate Arlene, and Chief Monsanto, as well as visitors from Japan and Vietnam. The Troop Committee Officials were led by Mr. Jerry Descallar. 

The procession continued with the colors, featuring Scouts Randolf John, Charlibien, Skyler, Xiao, and Wilford Hendrick, who marched toward the stage carrying the Philippine Flag and the Boy Scout Flag. The solemn part of the ceremony began with the Invocation led by Noel Kaamiño, followed by the singing of the National Anthem led by Joules Xian Galleon. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag was led by Kurt Joseph Valeriano, after which Grade 5 Scout Kian Pabillaran led the Scout Oath and Law.

A moment of silence was observed during the Investiture Proper. Afterwards, parents assisted their Scouts in donning their neckerchiefs, symbolizing commitment and readiness to upload Scouting ideals. This was followed by the Rededication of Scouts for School Year 2025 – 2026.

The Opening Remarks segment, led by Ma’am Maria Flerida T. Nery, Ph.D. and Mr. Jerry P. Descallar introduced the entry of candidates beginning with Kinder 1 Kid Scouts under the adult leaders, Teachers Almera Grace Danuco and Lorna Mae Escabusa, and Kinder 2 Kid Scouts under adult leaders, Teachers Pia Vevialyn Condriga and Maria Estela Dalman. Grade level entries followed: Grade 1 Kab Scouts under adult leaders, Teachers Camael Cagas and Teacher Rodelle Guzman, Grade 2 under adult leaders, Teachers Liza Nalla and Guillian Tiosen, and Grade 3 under adult leader, Teacher Lowelyn Castillo.

The Closing Remarks was delivered by Sr. Maria Lilian Espedilla, ODN, affirming the formal recognition of the new Scouts. BSP investing Officer Mr. Jerry P. Descallar then offered the Scout Benediction. Finally, Teacher Guillian Tiosen, the emcee who smoothly facilitated the program, declared, “Color Detail may now retrieve the colors and retire,” signaling the end of the ceremony. 

With courage in their hearts and discipline in their steps, the Scouts of Niña Maria Learning marched forward – ready to lead, ready to serve, and ready to shine.

Text by: Jairus Jace A. Cabellero, Grade 5 – Richelet

Photos: Kaye C. Villarico, Grade 5 - Adviser