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CW Home Depot, one of the country’s leading retail destinations for high-quality building, finishing, and furnishing materials, proudly supported the 22nd Estilo De Vida Inter-School Interior Design Competition, held under the theme “Hospitality: Design Lokal — Filipino Roots, Global Form.” The final judging and exhibit proper took place during the 36th Philippine International Construction Equipment, Building Materials, Interior & Exterior Products Exhibition and Technology Forum (PHILCONSTRUCT 2025), held from November 6 to 9, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
This year’s competition brought together 177 promising participants from prestigious academic institutions nationwide. Emerging as champion was Harold Lois T. Mendoza from Eastern Visayas State University–Tacloban, with his winning design “Pintahabi.” First place was awarded to Justin Paul R. Vargas of Batangas State University carrying the theme “Bigkis-Ugnay,” while third place went to Emman Kirc D. Diola, also from Eastern Visayas State University–Tacloban, for his design piece “Paglara: Threads of Home.”
Demonstrating its continued commitment to uplifting the local design industry, CW Home Depot served as one of the main sponsors of the competition for over a decade.
Present during the final pitch and awarding ceremony were (L–R):
Ar. Joanna Paula A. Tatad, Chairperson for Competition, United Architects of the Philippines;
Ar. Daniel Terence Yu, National President, Philippine Institute of Architects;
IDr. Carla Mae Leonor, Executive Director for Public Relations, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers;
Harold Lois T. Mendoza (Eastern Visayas State University–Tacloban), Champion;
Emman Kirc D. Diola (Eastern Visayas State University–Tacloban), 3rd Place;
Justin Paul Vargas (Batangas State University), 1st Place;
IDr. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi, PhD, Director for Research and Publication, Council of Interior Design Educators;
IDr. Wilhelmina Garcia, Founder of Junk Not Eco Creatives;
Ar. Angelo Mañosa, CEO of Mañosa & Company;
Mr. Kenneth Tung, Chief Operating Officer of CW Home Depot;
Mr. Ramon Fernando, Vice President and COO of MRS Wood Industries and Construction;
Mr. Francisco B. Gonzales Jr., Chairperson, 22nd Estilo De Vida.
“CW Home Depot has been one of the major supporters of this inter-school interior design competition. We are delighted to witness how these top finalists were able to bring their design plans to life through their exhibits, and we are grateful to be part of their competition journey,” said Kenneth Tung, COO of CW Home Depot.
Through its continued support for future interior designers, CW Home Depot reaffirms its dedication to empowering the next generation of design visionaries by providing innovative products and actively contributing to the growth of the Philippine construction and design community.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Twinkle Silvestre
Marketing and Communications Asst. Manager
Email: events@cwhomedepot.com
Mobile No.: 0922-890-9218