You would be best served by a local architect because he must be familiar with the by laws in your area. If there is no signing authority needed in your locality even then you must hire someone with a background in architecture and not in graphics, preferably someone from your own country as these architects are familiar with the technology available, considerably different lifestyle and the style of houses that are designed there.
Also I would like to encourage you to put a lot of time and energy in designing and be sure about what you want. During this time only an architect is working and changes could be made in drawing quiet effortlessly. On the other hand any problem, delay or changes during construction can have huge implications on budget.
I have been practicing architecture for the past 2 years and have designed 27 small houses and multipurpose structures.I have designed some projects in Philippines and am pretty confident that I could provide work that is to your liking.
I am just starting out on freelancing and want projects and good reviews, this is the reason for my low bid. Be sure to check my portfolio. I can provide you with conceptual drawing, floor plan(working drawing), furniture layout, elevation, 3D rendering, electrical, toilet details, door window details, furniture layout etc.
Hopefully I can be of assistance to you and design a beautiful home for you and help you design a beautiful house.
Ar. Pulkit Vashishtha
Registration number- CA/2014/788113