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Who has custody of the records of the Board, including applications for examination?
Who has custody of the records of the Board, including applications for examination?
- The Secretary of the Board
- The general public
- The Commission (correct)
- The President of the Philippines
The Board is required to submit a quarterly report to the President of the Philippines.
The Board is required to submit a quarterly report to the President of the Philippines.
False (B)
What must applicants pass to register for the practice of interior design?
What must applicants pass to register for the practice of interior design?
a professional licensure examination
The Board must provide a detailed account of its proceedings and accomplishments in the annual ______ submitted to the President.
The Board must provide a detailed account of its proceedings and accomplishments in the annual ______ submitted to the President.
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Which activity is NOT included under the responsibilities outlined for interior designers?
Which activity is NOT included under the responsibilities outlined for interior designers?
The Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design consists of a Chairman and three members.
The Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design consists of a Chairman and three members.
What is the purpose of the Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design?
What is the purpose of the Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design?
The activities of interior designers may include consultation, advice, and _____ estimates.
The activities of interior designers may include consultation, advice, and _____ estimates.
Match the following responsibilities with their descriptions:
Match the following responsibilities with their descriptions:
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design?
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design?
The Board of Interior Design can solely determine the responsibilities without any external input.
The Board of Interior Design can solely determine the responsibilities without any external input.
What is the maximum number of nominees that can be submitted for each position on the Board?
What is the maximum number of nominees that can be submitted for each position on the Board?
What is required for the Board to reinstate a revoked certificate of registration?
What is required for the Board to reinstate a revoked certificate of registration?
A person or firm can file charges against a registered interior designer without an affidavit.
A person or firm can file charges against a registered interior designer without an affidavit.
What action can the Board take if it finds violations of regulations?
What action can the Board take if it finds violations of regulations?
The Board may reissue a revoked certificate of registration after ______ years.
The Board may reissue a revoked certificate of registration after ______ years.
Match the following actions to their descriptions:
Match the following actions to their descriptions:
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10350?
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10350?
What governs the hearing or investigation conducted by the Board?
What governs the hearing or investigation conducted by the Board?
A license examination is mandatory for any reinstatement of the registration.
A license examination is mandatory for any reinstatement of the registration.
Republic Act No. 10350 repeals Republic Act Numbered 8534.
Republic Act No. 10350 repeals Republic Act Numbered 8534.
What is the official title of Republic Act No. 10350?
What is the official title of Republic Act No. 10350?
What must the Board issue after approving a petition for reinstatement?
What must the Board issue after approving a petition for reinstatement?
The act recognizes the important role of the interior design profession in __________.
The act recognizes the important role of the interior design profession in __________.
Match the following sections of Republic Act No. 10350 to their content:
Match the following sections of Republic Act No. 10350 to their content:
Which legislative body was involved in the enactment of Republic Act No. 10350?
Which legislative body was involved in the enactment of Republic Act No. 10350?
What could prevent an applicant from being registered by the Board?
What could prevent an applicant from being registered by the Board?
The State aims to promote professional interior designers through international recognition and competitive standards.
The State aims to promote professional interior designers through international recognition and competitive standards.
The Board can revoke a certificate of registration for failure to pay registration fees for three consecutive years.
The Board can revoke a certificate of registration for failure to pay registration fees for three consecutive years.
In what year was Republic Act No. 10350 enacted?
In what year was Republic Act No. 10350 enacted?
What document must the Board provide to an applicant if they refuse registration?
What document must the Board provide to an applicant if they refuse registration?
The Board can suspend a registered interior designer for __________ using fraud to obtain their registration.
The Board can suspend a registered interior designer for __________ using fraud to obtain their registration.
Which of the following is NOT a ground for revocation of a certificate of registration?
Which of the following is NOT a ground for revocation of a certificate of registration?
An interior designer can legally practice during a suspension from the practice.
An interior designer can legally practice during a suspension from the practice.
What does CPE stand for in the context of professional practice?
What does CPE stand for in the context of professional practice?
Match the ground for suspension or revocation with the corresponding description:
Match the ground for suspension or revocation with the corresponding description:
What is the time frame for the Board to adopt the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)?
What is the time frame for the Board to adopt the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)?
The Chairperson of the Commission must wait for the annual General Appropriations Act to include the funding of the Act.
The Chairperson of the Commission must wait for the annual General Appropriations Act to include the funding of the Act.
What happens if a clause in the Act is declared unconstitutional?
What happens if a clause in the Act is declared unconstitutional?
The Act shall take effect _____ days following its publication.
The Act shall take effect _____ days following its publication.
Match the following sections of the Act with their content:
Match the following sections of the Act with their content:
Which previous Republic Act is repealed by this Act?
Which previous Republic Act is repealed by this Act?
The incumbent Chairman and members of the Board will cease to function once the new Board is appointed.
The incumbent Chairman and members of the Board will cease to function once the new Board is appointed.
When was the Act finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives?
When was the Act finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Flashcards
Who keeps the Board's records?
Who keeps the Board's records?
The records of the Board, like application forms and investigation files, are kept by the Commission, who also designates the secretary and provides support services for the Board.
What does the Board report annually?
What does the Board report annually?
The Board needs to submit a yearly report to the Philippine President, through the Commission, highlighting its activities, achievements, and suggestions for improving interior design.
How do you become a registered interior designer?
How do you become a registered interior designer?
To become a registered interior designer, you usually need to pass a professional exam, unless the law allows for exceptions.
Who decides the location and date of the interior design exam?
Who decides the location and date of the interior design exam?
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What qualifications do you need to apply for interior designer registration?
What qualifications do you need to apply for interior designer registration?
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Interior Design Consultation
Interior Design Consultation
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Interior Design Schematic Development
Interior Design Schematic Development
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Interior Design Execution Documents
Interior Design Execution Documents
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Interior Design Detailed Plans
Interior Design Detailed Plans
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Interior Construction Administration
Interior Construction Administration
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Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design
Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design
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Composition of the Board
Composition of the Board
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Board Member Selection
Board Member Selection
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What is the name of the Act?
What is the name of the Act?
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What is interior design?
What is interior design?
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What is the policy behind the Philippine Interior Design Act?
What is the policy behind the Philippine Interior Design Act?
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What are the objectives of the Philippine Interior Design Act?
What are the objectives of the Philippine Interior Design Act?
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What is the purpose of the Philippine Interior Design Act?
What is the purpose of the Philippine Interior Design Act?
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What law was the Philippine Interior Design Act replacing?
What law was the Philippine Interior Design Act replacing?
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Who enacted the Philippine Interior Design Act?
Who enacted the Philippine Interior Design Act?
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What does the Philippine Interior Design Act aim to achieve?
What does the Philippine Interior Design Act aim to achieve?
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Board's Authority to Amend Disciplinary Grounds
Board's Authority to Amend Disciplinary Grounds
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Filing Charges Against an Interior Designer
Filing Charges Against an Interior Designer
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Motu Proprio Investigations
Motu Proprio Investigations
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Evidence Required for Complaints
Evidence Required for Complaints
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Commission Oversight of Board Actions
Commission Oversight of Board Actions
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Reissuing Revoked Certificates
Reissuing Revoked Certificates
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Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents
Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents
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Proof for Certificate Reinstatement
Proof for Certificate Reinstatement
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What can disqualify someone from becoming a registered interior designer?
What can disqualify someone from becoming a registered interior designer?
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What are the consequences of violating the Code of Ethics or other professional standards?
What are the consequences of violating the Code of Ethics or other professional standards?
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What happens to a designer who commits fraud to obtain their license?
What happens to a designer who commits fraud to obtain their license?
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What are the consequences of serious negligence or incompetence by an interior designer?
What are the consequences of serious negligence or incompetence by an interior designer?
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What is the consequence of not being a member in good standing of the AIPO for interior designers?
What is the consequence of not being a member in good standing of the AIPO for interior designers?
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What happens if you don't pay the annual registration fees for your interior design license?
What happens if you don't pay the annual registration fees for your interior design license?
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What happens to a designer who helps an unlicensed person practice interior design?
What happens to a designer who helps an unlicensed person practice interior design?
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What happens to a designer who practices while their license is suspended?
What happens to a designer who practices while their license is suspended?
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Implementation of the Act
Implementation of the Act
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Interim Board
Interim Board
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Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
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Separability Clause
Separability Clause
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Repealing Clause
Repealing Clause
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Effectivity of the Act
Effectivity of the Act
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Legislative Process
Legislative Process
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Act Approval and Signature
Act Approval and Signature
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Study Notes
Republic Act No. 10350 - Philippine Interior Design Act of 2012
- This Act regulates and modernizes interior design practice in the Philippines, replacing Republic Act 8534.
- Policy: The state promotes the sustained development of professional interior designers (ID).
- Objectives:
- Examination, registration, and licensure of professional interior designers.
- Supervision, control, and regulation of interior design practice.
- Development of professional competence through continuing education.
- Integration of the interior design profession.
- Interior Design Definition: The science and art of planning, specifying, selecting, and organizing surface finishes, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, and other interior design elements for the purpose of interior space allocation to suit, enhance, and meet the intended function, movement, and character of the building.
- Professional Interior Designer Definition: A natural person holding a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card issued by the Board (Professional Regulation Commission).
- Scope of Practice: Planning, designing, specifying, supervising, and providing general administration and responsible direction for the functional, orderly, and aesthetic arrangement and enhancement of interior spaces.
Professional Regulatory Board of Interior Design
- Created under the administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
- Composed of a Chairman and 2 members appointed by the Pres. from nominees of the Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) of Interior Designers.
- Board members must:
- Be Filipino citizens and residents.
- Hold a degree in Interior Design or equivalent, accredited by the Philippine government.
- Have 10 years' experience as a registered and active interior designer.
- Not be a faculty member, have pecuniary interest in or supervise a learning institution for interior design.
- Not be an incumbent trustee or officer of any interior-designer organization.
- Never been convicted of moral turpitude.
- Governing term of the board members is 3 years but extendable once to a maximum of 6 years
Examination, Registration, Certification, and Licensure
- Applicants must pass a licensure exam.
- Qualifications for applicants include citizenship (Philippines or reciprocity), good moral character, and a relevant degree (from a reputable institution).
- Examination subjects include interior design, furniture design, materials, history of design, construction, color theory, and professional practice/ethics.
- Candidates must achieve a 70% weighted average on the exam.
Practice of Interior Design (Lawful Practitioners)
- Natural Persons:
- Duly registered Interior Designers.
- Foreign Interior Designers: Temporary/Special Permit.
- Juridical Persons:
- Single proprietor owned by a registered interior designer.
- General professional partnership registered with SEC, with all partners being registered interior designers
- Corporation with a CEO and key officers who are registered interior designers, registered with SEC
Powers, Functions, and Duties of the Board
- The Board enforces Act provisions, supervises interior designer registration, and issues/suspends/revokes licenses.
- Oversee Interior Design Education and practices.
- Maintain a Code of Professional Standards for interior designers' conduct.
Penal Clause
- Violation of Act or IRR: Fines (₱300,000 - ₱1,000,000) or imprisonment (6 months - 3 years), or both.
- Improperly using the title "Interior Designer".
- Abetting illegal practices.
- Using another's registration credentials
Other Important Information
- The Act specifies various grounds for the removal or suspension of Board members.
- Regulations for non-compliance with the annual registration fees.
- Interior designers' proprietary rights are also enshrined in the Act.
- The Act covers professional conduct during professional practice.
- The act specifies requirements for foreign Interior Designers and their practice in the Philippines.
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Test your knowledge on Republic Act No. 10350, which regulates and modernizes the practice of interior design in the Philippines. This quiz covers key policies, objectives, and definitions related to the profession of interior design. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the implications of this important legislation.
