HR00607: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE PASSING OF MS. TES CRUZ PASOLA
House Resolution No. 607 expresses the deep sympathy and sincere condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Ms. Tes Cruz Pasola, who passed away on August 25, 2022, at the age of 61. Ms. Pasola was a renowned Filipino designer, known for her innovative approach to materials, particularly paper, and for injecting humor into ordinary objects to create delightful home décor and wall art. Her career began as a designer for paper products, where her early works set industry benchmarks. She consistently received design awards for her works, spanning paper and non-paper designs, including accolades for Best Product, Best Product Collection, Best Furniture Design, and Best Merchandise Display.
Ms. Pasola's influence extended globally, with her "James Bound Collection" earning a "Good Design Award" from Japan in 2000, and her group receiving the Editor's Award at the Contemporary Furniture Show in New York in 2002. She also actively contributed to the growth of small producers from remote provincial communities through product design and material development projects like the Great Women Program. Her artistic legacy includes numerous local and international art exhibitions, and her collaborations with other artists. This resolution highlights her significant impact on the design industry and her dedication to elevating Filipino design sensibility on the world stage, inspiring a new generation of designers and artisans.