Application for Registration as Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer (IPID)

Official Announcement - Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines

The Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines has made a historic announcement regarding regional professional cooperation. Through a landmark agreement signed with Indonesia, the PRC has established a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for Interior Design Services. This agreement represents a significant step forward in fostering professional mobility and regional integration within ASEAN.

The MRA was formally signed on November 20, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia by PRC Chairperson Hon. Charito A. Zamora and Mr. Ir. Taufik Widjoyono of Indonesia's Construction Services Development Board (CSDB). This agreement creates a framework for mutual recognition of qualifications and professional experience for interior designers operating in both countries, strengthening professional exchange and establishing consistent best practices across the region.

Beyond facilitating professional mobility, the MRA demonstrates a shared commitment to standardizing professional qualifications, encouraging innovation in the field, and building a cohesive interior design community across ASEAN. To implement and oversee the agreement, the Indonesia–Philippines Interior Design Council (IPIDC) has been established to ensure consistent application and ongoing compliance.

Application Guidelines

Under the Philippine Monitoring Committee for Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer (PMC-IPID) Resolution No. 02 s. 2025, which formally approved the administrative and procedural guidelines for the registration program, the PRC has opened applications for registration as an Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer (IPID). Qualified Filipino interior designers are now eligible to apply for this professional designation.

To apply, interested interior designers must submit their application documents to the Regulation Division of their nearest PRC Regional Office. A prescribed application fee is required at the time of submission. It is important to note that incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion before they can be processed.

How to Apply

Submit your application documents to: Regulation Division of any PRC Regional Office

View PRC Regional Offices: Regional Offices List

For more details: ASEAN MRA Portal

Required Documents and Resources

Application Forms and Attachments:

Application Form for Registration as an Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer with Significant Interior Design Work

Attachment 1 - Significant Interior Design Work Experience

Attachment 2 - Detailed Description of Significant Interior Design Work

Letter of Undertaking

Checklists:

Checklist for Indonesian Interior Designers Applying for Registration as Registered Foreign Indonesia-Philippine Interior Designer (RFIPID)

Checklist for Filipino Interior Designers Applying for Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer Register (IFIPID)

Resolutions and Annexes:

Resolution No. 02 s. 2025 - Approval of the Administrative and Procedural Guidelines for Applications for Registration as Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designers

Annex A - Indonesia-Philippines Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Interior Design Services

Annex B - Memorandum of Agreement

Annex C - Assessment Statement for the Indonesia-Philippines Interior Designer

Questions? Get in Touch

For more information and assistance with your application, contact the International Affairs Office – Qualification Recognition Division (IAO-QRD):

Email: iao1@prc.gov.ph

Email: qrd2@prc.gov.ph

Source: Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines