06/06/2026
2026 Ticket to Life Manila Scout Troop Investiture Ceremony
The Ticket to Life Manila Scout Troop (St. John Bosco) formally welcomed and invested 25 new Scout members on June 6, 2025. These new members will become part of the Young Scout Group of the troop.
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the inspiring testimony of Mr. Jomar R. Lucion, one of the pioneer members of the troop. Jomar joined the organization in 2008 when he was only nine years old. During his testimony, he shared how the Scout troop transformed his life by helping him develop values such as hope, perseverance, and resilience. He emphasized that whenever he faced challenges and setbacks, Scouting taught him how to rise again and remain strong.
Jomar also shared that he lost both of his parents at a very young age. However, through Ticket to Life Manila, he found a family and a support system. He fondly referred to Ma’am Sophie as his mother and Sir Derek as his father, recognizing the guidance and care they provided throughout his journey.
In 2013, due to personal and family difficulties, Jomar was forced to stop his schooling. Despite these challenges, he credited the Ticket to Life Manila Scout Troop for helping him stay hopeful and continue moving forward in life.
At the end of his testimony, Jomar challenged the newly invested Scouts to remain active and committed members of the troop. He encouraged them to stay because they would always find brothers and sisters within the organization who would support them, stand by their side, and help them overcome life’s challenges.
The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Jude Genovia, Rev. Fr. Leo Distor, and David Dominic M. Lanuza, Deputy Secretary General of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.
The ceremony served as a meaningful milestone for the new Scouts as they began their Scouting journey, inspired by the experiences and testimony of those who came before them./