Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 176)
All educational institutions, except those established by religious orders, mission-boards, and charitable organizations, must be owned solely by Filipino citizens or corporations/associations with at least 60% Filipino ownership.
Not later than the beginning of the school year 1976-1977.
Control and administration must be vested in Filipino citizens. Membership in governing bodies and administrative positions involving discretion must be limited to Filipino citizens.
No, it is not permissible to establish educational institutions exclusively for aliens or offer curricula exclusively for aliens. Such institutions could only operate until the end of the school year 1972-1973, after which their permits are deemed cancelled.
The enrollment of alien students shall not exceed one-third (33.33%) of the total enrollment in any school.
Yes, the provisions do not apply to schools established for foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents and, unless otherwise provided by law, for other foreign temporary residents.
The Secretary of Education may fix reasonable periods for compliance, authorize rules and regulations to implement the decree, and ensure full compliance not later than the beginning of the school year 1976-1977.
Failure to comply shall be sufficient cause for the cancellation of their government permits and/or recognition.
The decree applies to all educational institutions operating or to be established in the Philippines except those established or to be established by religious orders, mission-boards, and charitable organizations, and certain schools for foreign diplomatic personnel and temporary residents.