Words Patricia Herbolario
Images Featured women stories
Introduction and editing Gabrielle de la Cruz
RED Founder and Interior Design Principal IDr.Cecil Ravelas takes over as President of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), the country’s national organization for licensed interior design practitioners. Ravelas and her team hope to build on the momentum of the previous board with a focus on soulful and conscious leadership.
In her first address as President during the PIID Oathtaking in the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang Palace in Manila last February 20, 2026, Ravelas reflects on her past shortcomings as a PIID member and how it still feels surreal to be where she is today. She cites the incredible community of fellow designers who have helped her grow into this role, and her excitement to bring a new chapter to the organisation.
Her board of trustees for 2026-2028 is composed largely of women: IDr. Lorenzo Valencia III as National Vice President; IDr. Ivy Almario for Public Relations; Joy Ejercito for Finance; IDr. Honey Mutia-Cervantes as Treasurer; IDr. Iris Ocampo as Corporate Secretary; IDr. Doris Dy for Conventions and Events; IDr. Nina Santamaria for Professional Development; and IDr. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulandi for Professional Practice and Ethics.
Kanto previously spoke with Ravelas about what PIID members can look forward to under her leadership—from strengthened professional standards and expanded training programs to initiatives that position Filipino interior designers more prominently on both the local and international stage.
Source:
https://kanto.ph/voices/events/leading-ladies-five-filipina-stories-of-grace-and-power/
