A significant transition in Philippine Chinese education occurred in 1976, when all Chinese schools in the country were Filipinized under Presidential Decree No. 176. In compliance with national education policies, Chiang Kai Shek College adopted the prescribed curriculum of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), offering the six-year Elementary Education and four-year General Secondary Education programs under English instruction. Chinese Language Arts remained an integral component of the curriculum, preserving the institution’s commitment to promoting Chinese language, culture, and heritage alongside quality Philippine education.

The College continued to strengthen its leadership and academic direction in the years that followed. In June 1979, Dr. Jimmy Su was appointed President of the College, succeeding the retiring Dr. Pao Shih Tien. Following the passing of Chairman Yu Khe Thai in April 1983, Dr. Pao Shih Tien assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of Trustees, providing continued guidance and stability to the institution.

In March 1989, Dr. Jimmy Su retired as president, and the Board of Trustees appointed Mr. Chien Yin Shao as President of the College. His appointment marked another important chapter in the institution’s history, reflecting Chiang Kai Shek College’s enduring commitment to academic excellence, strong leadership, and the continuous development of quality education for future generations.