HR01668: A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THROUGH THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
This resolution urges the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry into the implementation of existing laws related to design professionals, specifically "The Architecture Act of 2004" (R.A. No. 9266) and the "Philippine Interior Design Act of 2012" (R.A. No. 10350). The inquiry is prompted by the changing lifestyles and priorities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which have underscored the critical role of architecture, design, and planning in adapting to a "new normal." The resolution highlights that while government infrastructure projects are receiving boosts, there's an opportunity to better integrate design elements and activate untapped design professionals, especially given that architects are reported to be an overpopulated and underemployed profession in the country.
The significance of this resolution lies in its aim to empower design professionals and integrate design as a key element in the country's developmental plans. By revisiting national policies regulating and fostering the growth of designers, the inquiry seeks to address new challenges posed by post-pandemic recovery and global trends from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is crucial for ensuring that the Philippines can create better communities and adapt to future crises through strategic building designs, spatial planning, and professional design practices, ultimately contributing to national development.