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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 578 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLA&, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill under consideration proposes to recognize the Southville International School 
(SIS) as an educational institution of international character. 
The SIS was established primarily for foreign temporary residents. 
The school offers elementary and secondary education to local and foreign temporary 
residents. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 
USA (WASC). 
A s  thus proposed in the bill, the SIS shall be recognized to operate educational 
programs that primarily and principally adhere to universally accepted and recognized 
educational policies. 
The SIS is given a free rein over its standards for admission, including the matter of 
the student's nationality. It may also determine its own curriculum and teach 
whatever languages it may deem proper, upon consultation with the Secretary of 
Education. 
Its members shall compose the school management, parents or guardians, whether of 
Philippine or foreign nationality, of the children who have enrolled and attended the 
SIS for at least one school year. 
Support of the bill is earnestly requested. 
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MANUEL E. V LLAR, JR. 
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First Regular Session 
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S. No. 578 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR,JI& 
AN ACT 
RECOGNIZING SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AS AN 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, GRANTING 
CERTAIN PREROGATIVES CONDUCIVE TO ITS GROWTH AS SUCH AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. 
Educational institution of international Character authorized to Operate education 
programs that primarily and principally adhere universally accepted and recognized 
educational policies. 
Southvllle International School (The "School") is hereby declared all 
Section 2. The members of the Southville International School, Inc. shall comprise 
the school management, parents or guardians, whether of the Philippine or foreign 
nationality, of the children who have enrolled and attended the school for at least one 
school year. Provided, that the school year shall be determined in accordance with the 
School's own calendar of studies and work schedule. Provided further, that the School 
shall be governed by a Board of Trustees elected at large from among the entire school 
Community. 
Section 3. To enable the School to continue carrying out its educational program, 
improve its standard of instruction, And meet the special needs of tlie foreign 
temporary resident community for quality education, said School shall: 
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(a) accept applicants for admission, regardless of nationality, in accordance 
with its own eligibility standards and rules.for 'admission and grade 
placement. Provided, that no single nationality shall consist of more than 
40 percent of the entire student population in a given school year, as stated 
in the records of the School; 
(b) be managed and administered by a Superintendent, who shall possess the 
qualifications prescribed by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the 
School; 
(c) upon consultation with the Secretary of Education shall determine its own 
curriculum and teach whatever language or languages it may demo proper 
and determine the amount of fees and assessments which may be 
reasonably imposed upon its students, to maintain or conform the school's 
standard of education; 
(d) maintain standards of education compatible with those obtaining in similar 
schools of generally recognized standing; 
(e) employ its own teaching and management personnel selected by the Board 
either locally or abroad, from Philippine or other nationalities, such 
personnel being exempt from otherwise applicable laws and regulations 
attending their employment, except laws that have been or will be enacted 
for the protection of employees. Provided, that such exemption shall not 
extend to their liability of income taxes; 
Section 4. 
The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules as may be necessary to 


carry out the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5. If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this act is subsequently 
declared unconstitutional, the validity of the remaining provisions hereof shall remain 
in full force and effect. 
Section 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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