PhilWeavers (PW) was created in October of 1999. Over the years it has evolved into what is now the Philippines' unofficial non-governmental, non-political representative for web design and webcentric visual communication. Today, it serves a worldwide community of Filipino Web Designers and in doing so, it aims to:

• Raise the standards of web design, professional practice, and ethics raise the professional status of the Filipino web designer.
• Further the appreciation of Filipino web designer's professional achievements.
• Extend web design's contribution to understanding among people.
• Promote the exchange of information, views, and research contribute to design education - theory, practice and research coordinate matters of professional practice and conduct.
• Establish philippine web design standards and procedures.
• Protect and improve web design professional fees to protect the livelihood of its practitioners.

PhilWeavers Membership

Philweavers is an online global network of Filipino web designers. There are more than 400 active Filipino members based in a number of countries, that share common concerns, commitments, and standards.

Member Benefits

Members benefit from being connected with PW as being part of a worldwide community of Filipino Web Designers - through exchange of information, sharing of best professional practices and policy development. Weavers benefit from:

• Networking with members worldwide.
• Access to members only resources on the PW website.
• The ability to post and plug their projects thru the website.
• The privilege to participate thru the members only mailing list.
• Attending PW seminars and design conferences.

Logo Evolution

The PW logo has undergone a few versions before arriving to the current and final one. See them all here.

Original Weavers

Organizers: Jose Illenberger and Drew Europeo.

Original Members: Jun Buenaflor, Cynthia Bauzon Arre, Brian Barrenio, Aye Navarro, Cindy Sacramento, Din Cordero, Kyo Suayan, Carla Day-Reiner, Frances Aguirre, Francis Arellano, Rey Real Oruga, Ronnie Morales, Edsel De Guzman, Paul Guevarra, Pauline Orendain, Adil Amistoso, Jaimee Daneo, Jun Sadain, Rodrigo Clapano, Jason Tablante, Ike Sulat, Emerlyn Monzones, Fernando Ayala, Oliver Robillo, Lorraine Barte, Kenni Battalones, Archie Jude Camanag, Cheryl O. Fuerte, Christopher Cubos, Nancy Echon, Gaye Esguerra, Gerry Alanguilan, Michael Abrigo, Jazmine Yasay, Karl De leon, Super Perez, Daniel Dy-Liacco.

Our Constitution

All members of PW are bound by this constitution, the purpose of which is to establish and define a set of standards of practice which will guide and direct all members of the PhilWeavers as each pursues his or her Web profession. It is incumbent upon all members to provide their services in a manner which instills a strong sense of trust and confidence between themselves and their employers, clients, peers and all members of the general public.

Professional competence, character, integrity, fairness, commitment, and trustfulness provide the foundation for the establishing and maintaining of all professional relationships. Therefore all members should dedicate themselves to a course of conduct which manifests respects, confidence and trust on the part of the Filipino public and all users of Web services.