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56 Anniversary Edition
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CONTENTS

I GENERAL INFORMATION
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGNER
HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE INTERIOR DESIGN

II. INTERIOR DESIGN TRIPARTITE COMMITTEE

1. PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (PIID)
VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES
HISTORY - PIID AT A GLANCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2017-2021)
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS (COF)
COUNCIL OF ADVISERS (PAST PRESIDENTS)
CHAPTERS

2. BOARD OF INTERIOR DESIGN (BID)

FUNCTIONS
OFFICERS

3. COUNCIL OF INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS (CIDE)

FUNCTIONS
OFFICERS

III. REFERENCE CODES FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS

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 PREFACE

2020 opened with a volcanic eruption, which is then trailed by a global

pandemic, and peppered with spurts of political/economic/social turmoil
on local and international shores, giving this year a vibe like it’s the end
of the world!

But it is in such circumstances that human resiliency and ingenuity are

brought to the fore! We all quickly adapted to technological tools to
carry forth amidst the new normal. We gave spark to a long dormant
bayanihan spirit and extended our own dwindling assets to those who
need it more. We’ve espoused new behaviors and skills, and pivoted
mindsets and means to ensure safety, wellness and productivity.

And in this light, we at the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID)

are truly thankful and honored to be part of this year’s Hotel Suppliers
Show!

We believe that the Filipinos are amongst the toughest bunch. And we
are optimistic that together we are better! We at the PIID envision that
all industries shall rise and flourish once more, aided by such bold and
pioneering activities such as this virtual expo by Global Link and the
Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP)!

Wishing the best for this blessed endeavor!

Yours truly,

MARCELO T. ALONZO
National President, 2020-2021
Philippine Institute of Interior Designers

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

AIPO - Accredited Integrated Professional Organization

APSDA - Asia Pacific Space Designers Association

BID - Board of Interior Design

BOT - Board of Trustees

CHED - Commission on Higher Education

CIDE - Council of Interior Design Educators

COF - College of Fellows

CPD - Continuing Professional Development

CPDC - Continuing Professional Development Council

DPWH - Department of Public Works and Highways

IDr. - Interior Designer

IFI - International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers

IRR - Implementing Rules and Regulations

NBCP - National Building Code of the Philippines

NCCA - National Commission for Culture and the Arts

PIID - Philippine Institute of Interior Designers

PRC - Professional Regulation Commission

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 REFERENCE CODES IN INTERIOR DESIGN

1. R.A. No. 10350 “AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF

INTERIOR DESIGN IN THE PHILIPPINES”

2. PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF INTERIOR DESIGN

RESOLUTION No. 02, SERIES OF 2013 “IMPLEMENTING RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF R.A. No. 10350 KNOWN AS THE
PHILIPPINE INTERIOR DESIGN ACT OF 2012”

3. CODE OF ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL AND STANDARD FOR

INTERIOR DESIGNER

4. P.D. No. 1096 NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

(NBCP) AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

5. FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH IMPLEMENTING RULES

AND REGULATIONS (WITH R.A. No. 9514)

6. BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 – AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE

MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN
BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC
UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES

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 WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN?
It refers to the science and art of planning, specifying, selecting and
organizing the surface finishes and materials including furniture,
furnishings and fixtures and other interior design elements for the
purpose of the interior space allocations to suit, enhance and meet the
intended function, movement and character for which the interior of the
building is designed.

WHO ARE INTERIOR DESIGNERS?

A professional Interior Designer refers to a natural person who holds a valid
certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card
issued by the Board and the Professional Regulation Commission.

WHAT DO INTERIOR DESIGNERS DO?

The practice of interior design is the act of planning, designing,
specifying, supervising and providing general administration and
responsible direction to the functional, orderly and aesthetic
arrangement and enhancement of interior spaces. It shall include, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Consultation, advice, direction, evaluation, budgetary
estimates and appraisals;
b. Schematic interior design development, design development,
execution of professional contract documents and programming
of construction phases;
c. Preparation of interior design plans, design drawings, interior
construction details, and technical specifications;
d. Interior construction administration, supervision, coordination of
alteration, preservation or restoration of interior spaces; and
e. All other works, projects and activities that require the
professional competence of the interior designer, including
teaching of interior design subjects.

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 EMERGENCE OF PIID

POST-WAR PERIOD August 17, 1964

Agreement of establishing an
organization of Interior Designers
May 7, 1950
UST - first Philippine school
to introduce Interior Design

December 27, 1964

First premiere activity of PIID
(Design and Decoration Show)

May 18, 1965

1ST PIID INTERIOR DESIGN
COMPETITION INTERIOR
DESIGNERS ASSOCIATION OF
THE PHILIPPINES (IDAP)
- composed of graduates of
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) major
in Interior Design

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 COUNCIL OF INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2020

OFFICERS

Adelaida V. Mayo Lilia C. De Jesus

President Ex-Officio

Anna Marie H. Bautista Ma. Teresa P. Quevedo Johanna Victoria A. Faustino Flora M. Urquico
Vice President for External Affairs Vice President for Internal Affairs Secretary Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Hermie Ray O. Oplado Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi Evangeline Belinda K. Kuizon

Instruction & Curriculum Research & Publication Community & Extension Service

Maria Elizabeth M. Oca Lionel T. Sanchez Billie Jean Dumlao-Dela Cruz

Faculty Development Scholarships & Grants Interschool Events & Competition

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Profile
The Council of Interior Design Educators (CIDE) is a non-stock, non-profit
corporation which was officially registered in 1998 under the leadership of its
first President, IDr. Belen S. Morey. This organization, composed of licensed
Interior Designers teaching Interior Design courses in higher education
institutions all over the country offering a Bachelor of Science in Interior
Design program, is duly recognized by the Professional Regulation
Commission Board of Interior Design (PRC-BoID), Philippine Institute of
Interior Designers (PIID) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
as the national academic organization in Interior Design.

Vision
CIDE’s vision is to be the torchbearer of the Interior Design education
in the Philippines, innovation-driven in advancing instruction,
research/creative work and service for the upliftment of the quality of life of
individuals, families and communities through the enhancement of interior
environments.

Mission
As the national academic organization in interior design, CIDE’s mission
aims to:
1) Nurture interior design students through innovative methods and
principles of learning;
2) Empower the interior design educators to engage in research/ creative
work on relevant issues in the Philippines;
3) Uplift communities through service learning in interior design applying the
values of inclusivity and ecological stewardship;
4) Collaborate on interior design concerns with local and international
agencies, academic and professional institutions, professional
organizations, and industry partners

Current Membership
Currently, CIDE has fifteen member institutions namely, 1) College of the
Holy Spirit; 2) Dela Salle College of St. Benilde; 3) Eastern Visayas State
University; 4) Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Technology; 5) La
Consolacion College, Bacolod; 6) MAPUA Institute of Technology; 7)
Philippine Women’s University; 8) Philippine School of Interior Design; 9)
Polytechnic University of the Philippines; 10) San Agustin University (Iloilo);
11) St. Scholastica’s College; 12) University of the East; 13) University of the
Philippines; 14) University of San Carlos; and 15) University of Santo
Tomas.

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 5

STEADY GROWTH
TOWARDS
PROFESSIONALISM

First Lady Imelda Marcos re- standardization of Interior formation of the Specialty
organized the cultural sphere Design Curriculum among Board of Interior Design
via state-sponsored institutions schools and institutions (BoID) under the Board of
like Design Center of the Architecture of the PRC
Philippines (DCP) and Cultural
Center of the Philippines
(CCP).

Interior design projects

focused more for tourism-
related structures such as
hotels, airports and resorts.

Dominance of Tropical
Modernism (introduction of
Rattan Furniture in Interiors)

In the field of interior design

education, Leticia Sablan Limpo
initiated the improvement of
Interior Design Curriculum

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 1991
PIID was affiliated to the international
interior design organization
namely Asia Pacific Space Designers
Association (APSDA)

1992
CHED approved change of
nomenclature from Bachelors of Fine
Arts to Bachelor of Science in Interior
October 10-12, 1983 Design
First Specialty Board
of Interior Design Licensure August 10, 1992
exams given by PRC PIID became the Accredited Integrated
Professional Organization (AIPO) for Interior
Designers

1993
December 19, 1983
PRC launched the Outstanding
First sworn Interior Designers
Professional of the Year Awards for
Interior Design

PIID coordinated with CITEM to

promote Philippine Interior
Design within the country and
abroad.

December 1987
First newsletter of PIID,
October 1995
Mozaic, was published
PIID was accepted as a member in the
professional category of the
International Federation of Interior
Architects, Designers (IFI)

1998
PIID established the College of
Fellows which distinguishes its
most senior and well-known
members

College of Fellows, 2018

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 BOARD OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Hon. Sonia Santiago-Olivares Maria Carlota D. Hilvano

CHAIRMAN MEMBER

Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design

Under the Commission are the forty-three (43) Professional Regulatory Boards which
exercise administrative, quasi-legislative, and quasi-judicial powers over their
respective professions.

The 43 PRBs which were created by separate enabling laws perform these functions
subject to review and approval by the Commission:

• Prepare the contents of licensure examinations. Determine, prescribe, and

revise the course requirements
• Recommend measures necessary for advancement in their fields
• Visit / inspect schools and establishments for feedback
• Adopt and enforce a Code of ethics for the practice of their respective
professions
• Administer oaths and issue Certificate of Registration
• Investigate violations of set professional standards and adjudicate
administrative and other cases against erring registrants
• Suspend, revoke, or reissue Certificate of Registration for causes
provided by law

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 PIID CHAPTERS

PIID-Cebu Chapter
Canizares Architects Baseline Center, Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City 6000
Email: piidcebu@yahoo.com
Chapter President: IDr. Jasmine Kate M. Geson

PIID-Eastern Visayas Chapter

Sandino's Compound, Mohon, Tanauan, Leyte 6502
Email: piid_evchapter@hotmail.com
Chapter President: IDr. Jeff Albert R. Villegas

PIID-Mindanao Chapter
Roy Plaza Bldg., L. Alkuino Street, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon
Email: piid.mindanao@gmail.com
Chapter President: IDr. Leonardo Rey Carino

PIID-Negros Chapter
48 Margarita Street, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City 6100
Email: piidnegros@gmail.com
Chapter President: IDr. Krystle Dominique C. Pinzon

PIID-Panay Chapter
G/F Townsville Studios, Aurora Subdivision, Iloilo City
Email: piidpanay@gmail.com
Chapter President: IDr. Claudine Y. Diez

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 2001-2012
Registration of all unlicensed senior
and provincial practitioners under the
Grandfather's Clause
2011 August 2011
Tripartite Assembly composed of PRC Establishing PIID Mindanao Chapter at
BoID, PIID and CIDE was formed Davao City

First PIID Cultural Heritage Tour in Islas

Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan March 25, 2012
Declaration the last week of May of every
PIID instituted the Disenyo Awards to year as the “National Interior Design
recognize lifetime achievements in Interior Week” through Proclamation No. 390
Design

First PIID Cultural Heritage Tour in Las

Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, December 12, 2012
Bataan Republic Act 10350
Philippine Interior Design Act of 2012

2001-2010 2011-2018
2002 2012
PIID hosted the APSDA Congress in Manila PIID Cultural Heritage Tour in Carcar,
Cebu
2003
IDr. Belen Sablan Morey was appointed to February 20, 2013
the Board of Consultants as the PIID PIID upgraded its Code of Ethics and By-
representative to undertake revisions of the Laws
National Building Code together with other
allied professionals 2014
PIID Cultural Heritage Tour in Intramuros
February 2004 Manila
Opening Regional Chapters of PIID - PIID
Western Visayas Chapter at Bacolod City May 20, 2014
PIID became part of the IFI Fellowship
July 2008 Awards
Establishing PIID Central Visayas Chapter
at Cebu City
March 11-13, 2016
First Interior & Design Manila
January 2010
Establishing PIID Eastern Visayas Chapter
at Tacloban City May 12 - June 1, 2018
Interior Design Festival
- May 12, 2018 Cultural Heritage Tour in
March 2010 Taal, Batangas
First PIID National Convention at the - May 29 -30, 2018 Plenary Session, Manila
Philippine International Convention Center - June 1, 2018 Cultural Heritage Tour
(PICC) and SMX Convention Center in Plenary Session, Cebu
Pasay City

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 THE ACCREDITED AND INTEGRATED ORGANIZATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS

VISION
TO BE A PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL INSTITUTION DEDICATED
TO THE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS OF ADVANCING THE PRACTICE OF
THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION.

MISSION
TO PROVIDE DYNAMIC PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS ALIGNED WITH
CULTURAL AND GLOBAL STANDARDS.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY
-ACCOUNTABILITY; HONOR YOUR WORD

EXCELLENCE
-CREATIVITY; INNOVATIVENESS

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
-RESPECT FOR THE HUMAN DIGNITY
-ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIVENESS

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 COUNCIL OF ADVISERS
PAST PRESIDENTS OF PIID

Antonio Zamora (+) Evelyn C. Suarez (+)

1964-1965 1983-1984

Mercedes ‘Ched’
Berenguer-Topacio(+) Jiro M. Estaniel
1965-1967 1984-1985

Wili Fernandez (+)

1967-1968 Nardy M. Aquino
1985-1986

Lorenzo L. Calma
1969-1971
1980-1981 Raymond R. Fuentes (+)
1987-1990

Edith Oliveros (+)

1971-1972 Belen S. Morey (+)
1991-1992
2001-2003
Evelyn Valez Garcia (+)
1972-1975
Arlen P. De Guzman
2007-2012
Sonia Santiago Olivares
1975-1976
Rogelio D. Caringal
2012-2015
Nena Ocampo Villanueva (+)
1976-1978
James G. Jao
2015-2017
Jose Ma. G. Hubilla (+)
1978-1980
1993-1996 Lilia C. De Jesus
2018-2019
Gerry L. Contreras (+)
1981-1983
1997-2001
2003-2007

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 COLLEGE OF FELLOWS (COF) OFFICERS

Antonio S. Adriano
CHANCELLOR

Lilia De Jesus Raquel B. Florendo

VICE CHANCELLOR FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS VICE CHANCELLOR FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Antonio S. Adriano Antonio S. Adriano

TREASURER SCRIBE

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 PIID at a glance
For the past 50 years, the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID)
has been at the forefront of the development of the interior design practice
and professionalism in the country.
Started by a dedicated group of professionals in 1964, the PIID has
grown by leaps and bounds from its initial founding group of seventeen
members based in Manila; to today’s 3,000 members located
nationwide. Instituting the country’s first interior design exhibitions from
1965 to 1970, the PIID has contributed to raising the consciousness of
Filipino interior design locally; and since 1987 in various international
fairs abroad.
The most significant role of the PIID, however, was its leadership in
instituting the professionalization of practice for interior designers.
Working with the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC),
members of the PIID worked to create the licensure examinations for
interior design starting in 1983. Through the Philippine Congress, it was
pivotal in the drafting and passing of relevant laws regulating interior
design practice in the Philippines, like Republic Act 8534 in 1998; and
Republic Act 10350 in 2012. A member of international design
organizations such as the Asia Pacific Space Designers Association
(APSDA), and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers
(IFI), the PIID is also the only Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization (AIPO) recognized by the PRC, in which all successful
passers of the interior design licensure exams automatically become
members of the PIID.
Overseen by its famed group of leading founders and Presidents, like Wili
Fernandez, Gerry Contreras, Edith Oliveros, Leti Sablan Limpo, Belen
Sablan Morey, Sonia Santiago Olivares, Lor Calma, and Johnny Hubilla,
the PIID in its golden anniversary can lay claim to its goals of developing
the interior design practice in the Philippines via professionalization,
updated education, and ethical practice. In today’s highly globalized interior
design practice, the PIID’s commitment for excellence and
professionalism redounds to the benefit of every Filipino.

WHO CONSIST OF PIID?

1. Board of Directors
2. Council of Advisers
3. College of Fellows
4. PIID Chapters
5. Roster of Interior Designers
 Board of Trustees

Marcelo T. Alonzo
NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Trisha Anne M. Padernal Joy Gladys J. Ejercito Michael C. Pizarro

VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE SECRETARY TREASURER

Tristan G. Jovellana Ma. Ethel Rhea V. Datu Billie Jean Dumlao-Dela Cruz
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR
RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Rosalie C. Cheng Chartra Paz M. Fores Lilia C. De Jesus

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR FINANCE EX-OFFICIO
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS
 The PIID’s College of Fellows (COF)

- It is an honorary organization within PIID whose members aim to promote

the purposes of the PIID and advance the profession of interior design.
- A Fellow of the PIID is a recognized interior designer with an outstanding
and dedicated record of professionalism based on accomplishment, service,
ethical conduct, and leadership.
- Fellowship is one of the highest honors that the PIID can bestow upon a
member. It recognizes the interior designer’s achievements and significant
contributions to the profession and to society, thus elevating his/her
professional status before the community of fellow interior designers and to
the public.
- Conferment to the COF is considered the pinnacle of a professional interior
designer’s career.
- The COF, being the preeminent association for Philippine interior design
professionals, is positioned to offer expertise to PIID, with a special focus on
mentoring, while also supporting advocacy (cultural, arts, environment, etc)
outreach to higher education, and leadership.

VISION
The College of Fellows epitomize excellence in the discipline of interior
design lives and s r interior designers to attain excellence.

MISSION
The College of Fellows aligns with PIID’s mission to unify, strengthen
and advance the interior design profession, build value and demand for,
and global understanding of, interior design. It recognizes and honors
interior design professionals who embody and sustain professional
excellence and, by so doing, establishes the highest in professional
standards.