THE FREEDOM MEMORIAL MUSEUM

DESIGN COMPETITION
2019
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Background
II. Vision of the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission
III. Mission Statement
IV. Overview of the Competition
V. Location
VI. Program Guiding Principles
VII. Program Elements
VIII. Jury and Board of Judges Composition
IX. Competition Rules and Requirements
a. Eligibility
b. Registration Form
c. Submission Fee
d. Presentation Boards
e. Markings
f. Presentation Media
X. Terms and Conditions
a. Delivery of entries
b. Examination of Eligibility
c. Copyright/Ownership
d. Award
XI. Schedule
XII. Annex
a. Site Map
b. Jury Profiles
c. Board of Judges
d. Forms
i. Registration Form
ii. Form 01: Consent from Participant
iii. Form 02: Schedule of Submission Materials
iv. Form 03: Project Team and Details
v. Form 04: Declaration
XIII. References
 In honor of the thousands of victims and survivors
who struggled for freedom, democracy and human rights
during the Martial Law era from 1972-1986.

I. Background

In 2013, Republic Act 10368 known as “An Act Providing For Reparation and
Recognition Of Victims Of Human Rights Violations During The Marcos Regime,
Documentation Of Said Violations, Appropriating Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes”
created two agencies: the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) and the Human Rights
Violations Victims Memorial Commission (MemCom). Last year, the HRVCB completed its task
of evaluating claimant-applicants with the recognition of 11,103 victims who were awarded
reparations from a total amount of Ten Billion Pesos. This fund came from part of the ill-
gotten wealth of the Marcos estate recovered by the Presidential Commission on Good
Government. In addition, the HRVCB recognized “motu proprio”- 125 Filipinos who did not
apply for reparations but who nonetheless were recognized for their sacrifices and shall be
included in the “Roll of Victims” in the Memorial.

Last May 12, 2018, the sunset clause in R.A. 10368 provided for the closing down of
the HRVCB operations. The MemCom, however, lives on.

There are six (6) agencies that comprise the Board of Trustees (BOT) of MemCom:
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as Chairperson, National Historical Commission of the
Philippines (NHCP) as Co-Chairperson, National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA),
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd) and the
University Librarian, University of the Philippines.

II. Vision of the HRVVMC

The Board of Trustees approved the following vision and mission statement.

“We are the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission, an inter-
agency body that serves as the most comprehensive and authoritative source
of knowledge and information on human rights violations during the martial law
period from 1972-1986 as our way of promoting good governance towards a
just, humane and democratic society.”

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III. Mission Statement

The Mission of the HRVVMC as defined in the mandate of R.A. 10368 is to:

 Establish a memorial, museum, library, archives and compendium;

 Collect, preserve and conserve relevant resources; and
 Ensure the learnings from the Martial Law atrocities, and the lives and
sacrifices of the human rights violations victims be included in the education
curricula.

IV. Overview of the Competition

The Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission is administering The

Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition. It has created the Design Competition
Secretariat for this purpose led by the MemCom Executive Director. This is an open
competition that will be conducted in two (2) stages.

Stage I Requires the submission by courier service of design concepts on two (2) 30
x 40 inches presentation boards by competitors. The submissions will be
evaluated by the members of the Competition Jury. Stage I evaluations will
be anonymous. From the total number of entries, twenty (20) semifinalists
will be selected.

The semifinalists will be informed of their selection to prepare them for the
day when the jurors are given the opportunity to ask questions regarding
their design. In order to keep the first stage anonymous, the jurors will be in
one room while the competitors will be in another room linked only by a
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). From 20 semifinalists, Five (5) finalists
will be selected to proceed to Stage II.

Stage II Finalists will be given a modest sum of Php 250,000.00 each to cover for the
cost to further develop their design concept and for other necessary expense
such as but not limited to transportation and accommodation expenses
during presentation to the Board of Judges. The members of the MemCom
Board of Trustees, acting as the Board of Judges, will select the winning
design.

Each finalist will be given thirty (30) minutes to present their final work to the
Board of Judges which will be assisted by the Technical Working Committee.

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 Each team shall have a maximum of 5 presenters and shall prepare the
following:

1. 3-5 minute Audio Visual Presentation with virtual walk through;

2. scale model not smaller than 1:100;
3. minimum of five (5) 30 x 40” presentation boards

The date and location where they will present will be announced later.

V. Location

The University of the Philippines entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with

the MemCom last September 21, 2018 to provide a lot area of 14,000 square meters more or
less to host the Freedom Memorial Complex in the UP Diliman Campus.

The lot is basically rectangular in shape and is located beside the Fine Arts Gallery
Building in the South side and is bordered by C.P. Garcia road on the North side and by an
access road perpendicular to C.P Garcia on the West side. From the University Avenue south
bound lane to the iconic Oblation Statue of the University, there is a swath of grass land that
reaches to the perimeter of the location. This track of land will be a no build zone. On the
north side of the property along the C.P. Garcia road is the Department of Information and
Communication Technology office.

Currently, the Campus Maintenance Office with its warehouses sits on the lot area but
they will be relocated soon to give way for the construction of The Freedom Memorial
Museum.

The Freedom Memorial Museum Site

1. Access and Circulation
It is estimated that the number of visitors to the Memorial will be 1.5 million
annually with an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 visitors daily. A great bulk of the
visitors will be composed of students on educational field trips.

The current road access perpendicular to C.P. Garcia is being used as a service
road. The access point to the site will be through the C.P. Garcia road.

2. Boundaries
Competitors may situate the Memorial Museum within the site limits and
boundaries as seen in the map attached. They are free to imagine and create
any concept and shape to embody the spirit of the Memorial. Attached as
ANNEX A is a site map with the basic dimension.
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VI. Program Guiding Principles

1. Remember the Roll of Victims during the 1972-1986 period.

2. Recognize the coverage and contribution of various sectors in the struggle for
freedom, democracy and human rights.
3. Educate on the essential truths of the Martial Law era.
4. Serve as a venue for healing and reconciliation among and between survivors
and perpetrators alike.
5. Inspire solidarity and unity not only among the Filipinos but also with the
international community.
6. Create an iconic and inspiring structure.
7. Embody the spirit of the Mission Statement.

VII. Program Elements

The following elements must be incorporated in the Memorial Museum Design:

- Be an artwork in itself;
- Possess a 360 degree artistic view;
- A minimum height of 5 stories;
- Sustainable
- Showcase the original “AVSECOM” van used to transport the body of Ninoy
Aquino after his assassination at the tarmac
- Layout footprint of any structure is limited to 2,000 sq.m.
- Contain these space requirements:
o Grand lobby
o Memorial wall for 11,103 claimant/victims and 125 “motu propio” names
o 12-14 museum galleries
o Reflection and contemplation area
o Library, archives and reading room
o Storage room
o IT Room
o Multi-purpose auditorium
o Scenic elevator
o Public amenities
o Café/souvenir shop

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VIII. Jury and Board of Judges Composition

The Jury for the Stage I is composed of 13 members which come from various fields of
expertise. They are experts in Culture and Arts, Architecture, Interior Design, Human Rights
and Museum Details. Attached as ANNEX B is the profile of the jurors.

The Board of Trustees of the HRVVMC shall be the Board of Judges for Stage II and shall
pick the grand winner among the 5 Finalists chosen by the Jury.

IX. Competition Rules and Requirements

a. Eligibility

 The competition is primarily open to all licensed Filipino architects and

engineers.
 Teams may participate but must identify one Filipino architect as its team
leader and must not exceed five (5) members.
 Only one submission is allowed per individual or team. No person is
allowed to join and/or form other teams. Violations will render all
submissions associated with that person as ineligible.
 Members of the Board of Trustees and their immediate families, the
Memorial Competition Technical Working Group, the MemCom Executive
Director and the Design Competition Secretariat are ineligible to compete.

b. Registration Form

To enter the Design Competition, all Competitors must first register to express
their intent to join by filling out a registration form. The registration form is only
available online. Each registrant will be given a unique QR code.

c. Submission Fee

There is no registration or submission fee.

d. Presentation Boards for Stage I

 The Design Concepts must be presented on two (2) boards with the
dimension of 30 x 40 inches. Oversized boards will not be evaluated. The
thickness of the board must not be more than 3/8 of an inch.

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  The Boards must be rigid and lightweight. It should not be framed, wrapped
in plastic or covered by glass. The Boards should not be made of metal or
wood. Thick illustration boards or those with a foam core are preferred.
 All text and information shall be in English with a minimum font size of 14
points.

Presentation Board Format

Presentation Board 1 should be in landscape format showing the overall design

concept. At the back of the board, affix the QR code provided during the
registration.

Presentation Board 2 should be in portrait format and must be divided into

basically 2 sections: the left and larger sized column should be a graphic on how
some features and ideas are integrated, provides day and night views, pedestrian
view from the University Avenue, cross-section detail, etc. Also affix the QR code
provided during the registration at the back of the board.

(Back view Board 2)

(Back view Board 1)

The right column should start with a narrative of how the design concept
captures the Vision, Mission, Program Principles, Elements and other
considerations which the competitor wishes to express. The narrative font size
should not be smaller than 14 points.

It may contain photographs, small drawings and diagrams to better help in

describing expression, concepts and philosophies underlying the concept design.

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 e. Markings

To keep the submission of the Presentation Board anonymous to the juries, no

company logos, initials of competitors, names or symbols or any markings identifying
the competitor should be placed on the Presentation Board.

f. Presentation Media

Competitors are given free rein on whatever media they wish to employ within the
boundaries of the Board Dimensions. Digital information in the form of USBs, CDs, QR
Codes, video screens attached or projections will not be permitted.

X. Terms and Conditions

a. Delivery of Entries

All Presentation Board submissions must be coursed through courier service and
must be received by the Design Competition Secretariat not later than 5:00 pm on the
last day of submission. Competitors will address their submissions as follows:

The Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition Secretariat

12/F, Aurora Milestone Building,
1045 Aurora Blvd., Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108

Entries received after the deadline will not be opened nor be subject to
evaluation, nor be subject to appeal.

All entries will require the filling up of required forms:

1. Form 01: Consent from Participant

2. Form 02: Schedule of Submission Materials
3. Form 03: Project Team and Details
4. Form 04: Declaration

These forms shall be sealed in a long white envelope. This white envelope is
inserted as part of the submission. Forms which are incomplete may have a bearing in
the competitors’ eligibility.

b. Examination of Eligibility

The Design Competition Secretariat will examine submissions according to the

Competition rules and requirements.

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 It will prepare a list of those competitors who are eligible as well as a list of those
who the Design Competition Secretariat sees as ineligible listing their individual
infractions.

The Jury may review the list of ineligibles to determine the accuracy of the
decision of the Design Competition Secretariat.

c. Copyright/Ownership

All competitors who submit their entries in Stage I and Stage II would have to
waive their entire copyrights to the MemCom whether they are selected or not.
Competitors will grant MemCom a perpetual “gratis license” to use or reproduce the
submissions in any way, whether in whole or in part, in any medium for any purpose
including but not limited to publication, reproduction, exhibition and archive. Proper
credit and attribution will always be provided.

All submissions in all stages must be competitors’ original work/creation and they
shall warrant that they have all the right of ownership over it.

The MemCom shall also have the right to make any modifications in the designs,
without altering them in a way prejudicial to the competitor’s reputation.

Upon submission, the competitors are banned from accessing their Presentation
Boards to make any further improvement. All submissions will not be returned and
will be the property of MemCom. The MemCom shall have no obligation to implement
any of the participants’ works.

d. Award

The award for the winning design concept is One Million Pesos (Php
1,000,000.00) subject to the applicable laws on taxes. It will be given in the name of
the competitor or the team leader.

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XI. SCHEDULE

April 05 Start of Competition

Release of Guidelines
Questions from Competition accepted on

website Registration Open

April 15 Conduct of Competition Forum and Site Tour for interested competitors

May 15 Last day of submission of entries

May 20 Start of Evaluation Period by Jury

May Selection of 20 Semi-finalists

Announcement of 5

Finalists Completion of

Stage I

June Start of Stage II Presentation to Board of Judges

Announcement of winner of The Freedom Memorial

Museum Design Competition

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XII. ANNEX

Annex A
Site Map

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Annex B
Stage I: The Jury

1. Sen. Francis Escudero

 Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is currently the Chairperson of the Senate

Committee on Education, Arts and Culture. He was instrumental in the
passage of
R.A. 10368 which created MemCom as an agency. He is a member of the
Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines. Before becoming one
of the most admired senators since 2007, Sen. Chiz first served as a
member of the House of Representatives from the first district of Sorsogon.
He studied at the University of the Philippines from kindergarten to college
where he earned his law degree. He obtained his Master’s degree in
International and Comparative Law in Georgetown University.

2. Commissioner Gwen Pimentel-Gana

 Commissioner Gwen Pimentel Gana is the focal commissioner of the Policy

Office of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). She is focusing into the
concerns of indigenous peoples (IPs), migrant workers, environment &
business among others. Comm. Gwen received her bachelor’s degree in
International Studies at Maryknoll College and obtained her Bachelor of
Laws and Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of the
Philippines.

3. Ar. Benjamin Panganiban Jr.

 Architect Benjamin Panganiban Jr. is the first president of the United

Architects of the Philippines from Mindanao. He was one of the first 40
ASEAN architects in the Philippines to be conferred by the Professional
Regulation Commission as an ASEAN and APEC architect. Ar. Panganiban
once taught in the College of Architecture of the University of Mindanao
where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He took up studies in Master’s in
Business Administration at the Ateneo.

4. Ar. Rodolfo Ventura

 Architect Rodolfo Ventura is the Dean of the College of Architecture at the

University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the top performing architecture
schools in the country. Architect Ventura is also the principal architect of
C.A. Ventura & Partners Architecture Firm. He attained his bachelor’s
 degree in Architecture from UST and his Master’s Degree in Architecture,
major in Architectural Education at Mapua Institute of Technology.

5. Ar. Enrico Tabafunda

 Enrico “Eric” B. Tabafunda obtained his degree in Architecture from the

University of the Philippines Diliman. He has since specialized in
architectural services, with focus on Facility Management, Interior Design
and Construction Management, among others. His private practice has
spanned for twenty-five years. He was the Director of the UP Diliman Office
of the Campus Architect (OCA) from 2014-2018. Presently, he now heads
the Office of Design and Planning Initiatives (ODPI) as Director, under the
UP System Office of the Vice President for Development, which gives him
the opportunity to manage physical development on a wider, multi
campus, systemwide perspective.

6. L Ar. Jose Antonio Bimbao

 Jose Antonio P. Bimbao is an Ex-officio of the Philippine Association of

Landscape Architects (PALA). He has served multiple positions for the
Board of Directors since 2016 including President in 2018. He finished his
Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and his Master’s Degree in
Tropical Landscape Architecture at the University of the Philippines (UPCA).
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the same University for the
Landscape Architecture Program, which he handles as the Environmental
Design Studio Laboratory Head.

7. Lilia de Jesus

 Associate Professor Lilia de Jesus holds a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts in

Interior Design at UST and is a partner/consultant of her Architect
husband’s planning and architectural firm. Teaching in UST under the
program Interior Design has constantly kept her in check regarding design
pedagogical innovations. In 2014 Conferred Fellow by the Philippines
Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) where she served as Vice President
from 2015-2017, and now as the National President of the same
prestigious institution for 2017-2019 Board term. . Last 2015, she was
elected as Board Member in a global Federation of Architects and Interior
Designers based in New York and ended her term in 2017.
8. Howie Severino

 Horacio “Howie” Severino is the Vice President for Professional

Development in GMA Network, Inc. He’s the host of I-Witness, a
documentary news and public affairs show, and co-hosts News To Go with
Kara David on GMA News TV. He finished his bachelor’s degree in History
at Tufts University and in the University of Sussex for his Master’s degree
in Environment, Development and Policy. In his younger years, he was also
detained during the martial law period.

9. Ester Isberto

 Ester Isberto previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees

for the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation. The aim of the
organization is to honor and preserve the memory of the People Power
revolution as well as those affected by the former martial law era. She
survived being imprisoned twice as a political detainee at the Bicutan
Rehabilitation Center. She graduated from the University of San Carlos
in Cebu and passed the Architectural Board during her “underground”
days. She holds a Master in Development Management at the Asian
Institute of Management.

10. Ibba Rasul Bernardo

 Ibrahim ‘Ibba’ Bernardo has been involved in the IT industry for twenty
years. His passion lies in bringing technology to marginalized sectors
and has been involved in companies and social enterprises that pioneer
in delivering impactful technology to the underserved. He is currently
the Co-Founder and COO of I AM Cardboard Philippines, Inc (IAC PH).
IAC PH is a virtual reality company that specializes in creating VR
hardware, apps, and content for training, learning, and education.
Under his leadership, IAC PH has created award-winning VR content for
private and national museums as well as educational institutions.

11. Marcia Gokongwei

 Marcia Gokongwei is presently the Vice President for Marketing of

Universal Robina Corporation. Her vision for the Philippines in 30 years
is to be a country that gives every Filipino child a quality education.
12. Marian Pastor Roces

 Marian Pastor Roces is a famed curator, author and founder of TAO,

Inc., an agency specializing in museum and exhibition curatorship and
development. She is a respected critic in the international
contemporary art, museology and cultural theory communities. She has
curated several museums here in the Philippines. Some of her most
recent works are the Democracy Museum and the Bangsamoro
Museum.

13. Julie Lluch

 Julie Lluch is a prolific artist. She was one of the founders of KASIBULAN,
a Filipino women artists’ organization. In 2016, she launched her solo
exhibit named “In the Fullness of Time” where she showed her public
art sculptures of heroes, statesmen, and other personalities. One of her
latest works has been unveiled in the U.P. Diliman Campus showing the
Former Senator Jose W. Diokno raising his fist in protest.
Annex C
Stage II: The Board of Judges

 Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon

Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights
Chairperson, Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission

 Dr. Rene R. Escalante

Chairperson, National Historical Commission of the Philippine
Co-chairperson, Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission

 Sec. Leonor M. Briones

Secretary, Department of Education

 J. Prospero E. De Vera III, DPA

Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education

 Chito N. Angeles
University Librarian, University Library Diliman

 Virgilio S. Almario
Chairperson, National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Annex D
Forms

Registration Form

TEAM LEADER PROFILE

First Name:

Last Name:

License Number:

Email Address:

Job Title:

Primary Address:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Phone Number:

First Name Last Name Contact Number

Team Member 1

Team Member 2

Team Member 3

Team Member 4
FORM 01: Consent from Participant

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
Please read the following agreement carefully before signing.
1. I hereby consent to these submission entries to be judged in The Freedom Memorial
Museum Design Competition.
2. I agree to the publication and/or broadcast of written or visual project material in
relation to The Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition.
3. Please check what is appropriate below:
I am authorized to give consent for and on behalf of:
The undersigned/individual participant
The team/group
The office/firm

Team Leader’s Name:

Address:
Phone:
Signature:
Date:
FORM 02: Schedule of Submission Materials

COPYRIGHT AUTHORITY- SCHEDULE

This Schedule describes the submission materials to be submitted for The Freedom Memorial
Museum Design Competition.
Submission Materials: (List with description)

Signed by the author/creator/copyright holder:

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Signature:
Date:
 FORM 03: Project Team + Details
Please complete the form below. The information submitted via this form will be used in The
Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition. The Human Rights Violations Victims’
Memorial Commission (MemCom) accepts no responsibilities for any omission or oversight
made on this form.
1. Project Submission by (Submitting Body or Submitting Authorized Individual):

2. Contact Details:

Telephone:
Email:
3. Project Team

Name Role Contact Number Email

1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)

I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to best of my knowledge.

Signed by Team Leader:

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Signature:
Date:
FORM 04: Declaration

By participating in The Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition of the Human Rights
Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (MemCom) and submitting our work we declare
the following:
1. We accept all competition conditions without any reservation, qualification or
exclusions;

2. We declare and affirm that:

a. We are the creator and owner of all the materials , work or creation submitted
to the MemCom;
b. We are not violating any third-party rights in the submission of any materials,
work or creation;
c. We consent for use by the MemCom of all the materials, work or creation
submitted without any fee or other form of compensation;

3. We waive any and all claims against the MemCom which may result from the
participation in The Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition;

4. We agree that all the submitted materials in all stages of the competition will become
the property of the MemCom;

5. We agree that the MemCom shall have the copyright over the work or creation of the
participants in all stages of competition. Including but not limited to economic rights,
such as to publish, reproduce, display, and the right to control the erection of any
building which produces the whole or any substantial part of the said work;

6. We agree that the MemCom shall have the right to modify the designs submitted,
without altering them in a way prejudicial to the participants’ reputation;

7. We agree that the MemCom shall have the unlimited right to publish, reproduce,
display, exhibit and otherwise use all submissions, work, creation and materials through
any means of communication, including but not limited to publication, presentation,
display and electronic posting;

8. We agree to indemnify, defend and hold the MemCom, its officials, officers,
employees, agents and all other persons acting on behalf of the MemCom free and
harmless from any and all claims, costs, damages, liabilities, including reasonable fees,
arising out of or in connection with the creation and/or use of submitted materials for
any purpose including but not limited to infringement of any intellectual property rights
alleged by us or any persons or entities;

9. We agree that the MemCom shall have no obligation to implement or use any of the
competitors’ work;
 10. We agree that the MemCom does not have any responsibility for lost or damaged entries
or those that do not arrive by the deadline date;

11. We acknowledge that the MemCom reserves the right to refuse any entry in The
Freedom Memorial Museum Design Competition and to disqualify any entry for non-
compliance set forth by the MemCom.
Signed by all team members:
Name:
Address:
Contact No.:
Email:

Name:
Address:
Contact No.:
Email:

Name:
Address:
Contact No.:
Email:

Name:
Address:
Contact No.:
Email:

Name:
Address:
Contact No.:
Email:
XIII. References

Memorandum of Understanding between U.P. and MemCom

Republic Act No. 10368, “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR REPARATION AND RECOGNITION
OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS DURING THE MARCOS REGIME,
DOCUMENTATION OF SAID VIOLATIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/02/25/republic-act-no-10368/

Republic Act No. 9184, “GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT”. Retrieved

from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/08/29/implementing-rules-and-
regulations- of-republic-act-no-9184/

Republic Act No. 8293, “AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CODE
AND ESTABLISHING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR ITS
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1997/06/06/republic-act-no-8293/

Handbook on Standard Professional Practice & Architect’s Guidelines for SPP

Compliances

Supreme Court Design Competition Guidelines

Senate New Building Design Competition Guidelines