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Apo jewels within the Alpha Phi Omega Insignia
At the 1st Joint EXECOM and BOD Meeting Development Year 2007 - 2009, Boso-Boso Highlands Resort and Convention Center Antipolo City 24 – 25 August 2007: The BOD unanimously adopted Resolution No. 13, “A Resolution Adopting the Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Code of Conduct”

The 12 Jewels (Diamonds) of APO represent The 12 values of Scouting

1. Trustworthy
   • A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him and he is punctual in terms of both regularity and timeliness.
2. Loyal
   • A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. He is faithful, steadfast, and honest.
3. Helpful
   • A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
4. Friendly
   • A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
5. Courteous
   • A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
6. Kind
   • A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated.
7. Obedient
   • A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
8. Cheerful
   • A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
9. Thrifty#*A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
10. Brave
    • A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
11. Clean
    • A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
12. Reverent
    • A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.