Scouting Signal Descriptions

Study Notes

One Long Blast: Indicates a need to freeze and stop; alerts everyone to be silent.
One Short Blast: Signals for immediate attention from the group.
Few Short Blasts: Calls for gathering around; encourages people to come closer.

Three Short Blasts followed by One Long Blast: Designed to command patrol leaders to assemble at a designated spot.
Continuous Long Blast: Commands individuals to spread out, indicating to scatter or extend in reach.
Continuous Long and Short Blasts: Functions as an alarm, warning to look out and prepare for possible action or danger.

GSP (Girl Scouts of the Philippines) is a national non-profit organization supporting Filipino girls and young women aged 4-21 through a non-formal education program focused on character development and service.
Founded by Mrs. Josefa Llanes Escoda, GSP is active to this day.

Green color symbolizes youth.
Three loops in the trefoil represent the Girl Scout Promise's parts: God, country, and mankind.
Stars denote the three main regions of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Stalk signifies a strong foundation supporting character formation and values-education.
Circle embodies global sisterhood in guiding and scouting.

Honor and trustworthiness are paramount.
Emphasizes qualities such as loyalty, helpfulness, friendship, courtesy, respect for living beings, discipline, self-reliance, thrift, and cleanliness in thoughts, words, and deeds.

Aiming for Filipino girls and young women to be progressive, dynamic, proactive, patriotic, and God-loving.

A commitment to helping girls and young women achieve ideals of womanhood and prepare for their responsibilities in both household and global communities.

Colors: Green symbolizes youth, while orange indicates spontaneity and a positive outlook, relating to adventure and confidence.
Stars represent friendly relations and the three regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Anchor symbolizes self-awareness and commitment to values.
Shield denotes power, strength, and protection, promoting peace.
Laurel Wreath stands for eternal glory, excellence, and triumph in leadership and character formation initiatives.