AN ACT RECOGNIZING SINGAPORE SCHOOL MANILA AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, AND GRANTING CERTAIN PREROGATIVES CONDUCIVE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12264, September 05, 2025 ]

AN ACT RECOGNIZING SINGAPORE SCHOOL MANILA AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, AND GRANTING CERTAIN PREROGATIVES CONDUCIVE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Singapore School Manila, herein referred to as the School, is hereby recognized as an educational institution of international character authorized to operate educational programs that primarily and principally adhere to universally accepted and recognized educational policies.

Section 2. The School shall use the registered name "Singapore School Manila, Inc.", and be governed by a Board of Directors, herein referred to as the Board, elected in accordance with its corporate character.

Section 3. To enable the School to continue carrying out its educational program, improve its standard of instruction, and meet the special needs of the foreign temporary resident community for quality education. It shall:

Section 4. Notwithstanding the recognition and prerogatives under this Act, the School shall be under the supervision and regulation of the DepEd and shall adhere to the basic laws and the rules and regulations of the DepEd governing international or foreign school.

Section 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DepEd shall, in consultation with the members of the Board, issue the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

Section 6. If any part or provision of this Act is subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 7. Notwithstanding the non-issuance of the rules and regulations under Section 5 herein, this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

This Act, which originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on February 3, 2025, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on June 9, 2025, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025.

Approved: SEP 05 2025

(SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.
President of the Philippines