Jamboree-On-The-Air and Jamboree-On-The-Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is an event that enables Scouts from all over the world to meet, even though they might not be in the same geographical location. JOTA-JOTI uses Amateur Radio and the Internet as a medium of communication. JOTA-JOTI is the largest Scouting event in the world. In 2014 over 1.3 million Scouts participated across 157 countries. Scouts of any age can participate in JOTA-JOTI (The amateur radio stations are normally operated by licensed amateur radio operators.) Scouts are given short training session on how to operate communication equipment. JOTA-JOTI is an annual event that takes place every third weekend of October. The first JOTA took place in 1958 and the first JOTI in 1997. JOTA-JOTI will take place on 20-22 October 2018. A National Office Memorandum will be issued to provide the details of the activity and how to participate. OBJECTIVES - Promote Scouts’ sense of belonging to the worldwide Scout Movement. - Promote peace, cultural awareness, tolerance, sharing, collaboration and to encourage good deeds and active citizenship. - Provide opportunities for the development of teamwork and leadership skills through patrol-based activities. - Provide exciting opportunities for young people to explore technology and to develop technical skills. - Promote innovation and creativity. A total of at least Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Five (2,536) participants from the Ten (10) Regional Offices represented by a total of at least 25 Local Councils participated in the said event. Navotas Aklan Camarines Sur Dipolog Zamboanga City Capiz Rizal Pampanga Quezon Pangasinan Laoag Bacolod Caloocan Tacloban Antipolo Batangas Cabanatuan Lucena Manila Catanduanes Cotabato Bulacan Cebu Pasig Valenzuela