Royal Institution

We are cordially inviting you to the Royal Institution (RI) Singapore’s 20th Global Congress and Conferment Ceremony, with the theme “Charting an AI-Enabled Future: Digital Transformation for Future-Proofing Education, Business and Industry, and Public Administration,” which will be held on 18–20 September 2026 at The Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

For more information on registration, corresponding fees or payments, and the Call for Papers, kindly contact us at telephone ‪+63 2 8526 2727‬, via WhatsApp or Viber at +65 8176 7748, +63 908 298 9344, or email us at [email protected].

To confirm your attendance, please submit your updated CV, résumé, or biodata; a recent high-resolution color photo; and a research paper (if you intend to present one) no later than 4 September 2026 via email at [email protected].

Royal Institution extends its warmest birthday wishes to FDR. ADRIAN SUI CHIANG CHONG, DFRITRP, SFRIM. On this special occasion, we celebrate your remarkable journey and distinguished achievements. May the year ahead be filled with exciting opportunities, good health, continued success, and deep fulfillment. Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳

Royal Institution extends its warmest birthday wishes to HON. FDR. DR. MARIA M. VICENTE, HonFRI. On this special occasion, we celebrate your remarkable journey and distinguished achievements. May the year ahead be filled with exciting opportunities, good health, continued success, and deep fulfillment. Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳

Royal Institution extends its warmest birthday wishes to FDR. DR. CHARLIE I. CARIÑO, DFRIEdr, DFRIM, SFRIBA, RIIVPF. On this special occasion, we celebrate your remarkable journey and distinguished achievements. May the year ahead be filled with exciting opportunities, good health, continued success, and deep fulfillment. Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳

Royal Institution’s Special Conferment Ceremony, held in conjunction with the 26th SIMP-AAIRI Joint Multidisciplinary Research Conference, organised in collaboration with Ascendens Asia International Research Institute and Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions on May 29–31, 2026 at Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore.

Royal Institution extends its warmest birthday wishes to FDR. DR. RODOLFO E. ACOSTA, DFRIEdr, SFRIRes, FRIPAr. On this special occasion, we celebrate your remarkable journey and distinguished achievements. May the year ahead be filled with exciting opportunities, good health, continued success, and deep fulfillment. Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳

ROYAL INSTITUTION HOLDS A SPECIAL CONFERMENT CEREMONY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 26TH SIMP-AAIRI JOINT MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CONFERENCE

Professionals from various fields and disciplines gathered at Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore, from 29 to 31 May 2026 for the Royal Institution Singapore’s Special Conferment Ceremony, held in conjunction with the Joint Multidisciplinary Research Conference of the Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions and the Ascendens Asia International Research Institute, with the theme, “Research for Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability.”

During the 26th SIMP-AAIRI Joint Multidisciplinary Research Conference, a Plenary Session, Research Paper Oral Presentations, and Research Showcase and Poster Presentations were conducted.

The following plenary speakers discussed the event theme:

• Hon. FDr. Dr. Margarita Consolacion C. Ballesteros, HonFRI, DFRIEdr, DFRIM, DFRIPAr, FRIRs, RIIVPF, Director IV, ARAL Secretariat, Office of the Undersecretary for Learning Systems, Department of Education, and Honorary Fellow, Royal Institution Singapore
• H.E. FDr. Leong Sze Hian, DFRIBM, DFRIFP, DFRIM, Honorary Chairman, Singapore Professional Centre (SPC)
• FDr. Dr. Carl E. Balita, DFRIEdr, FRIEntr, RIIVPF, President, Founder, and CEO of Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center

During the conferment ceremony, RI conferred H.E. FDR. LEONG SZE HIAN as Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institution Singapore — a lifetime recognition bestowed, in honor of his significant contributions and achievements in his profession as Former Honorary Consul for Jamaica and Burkina Faso; Honorary Chairman of the Singapore Professional Centre (SPC); and Former Chairman of the Society of Financial Services Professionals Singapore.

The Honorary Fellow Citation and Certificate, along with the RI Doctor Fellow Certificate, were read, and the RI Honorary Fellow Robe was presented by RI Officials and an Honorary Fellow of RI Singapore.

Thereafter, H.E. FDr. Leong Sze Hian, HonFRI, delivered his special message and acceptance speech as an honoree of the Royal Institution Singapore. This was followed by a Conferment Ceremony honoring local and international professionals with membership titles of Doctor Fellow, Senior Fellow, Fellow, Senior Member, and Member of various RI professions and specialisations. The Charging and Pledge of Loyalty were then administered.

An Induction Ceremony was held to welcome FDr. Dr. Carl E. Balita, DFRIEdr, FRIEntr, RIIVPF, as International Visiting Professorial Fellow and Honorary President of the Royal Institution Singapore in Education. The Oath of Office was also administered.

This was followed by the Presentation of Awards to the RI Accredited Educational Institutions & Organisations: Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center, Agustinian Colleges, and Recoletos Industrial and Technological Training Center of the University of San Jose – Recoletos, Inc.

During the Closing Ceremony, an Impression Speech was delivered by FDr. Dr. Angelica M. Baylon, DFRIEdr, DFRIM, DFRIMarM, FRIRs, RIIVPF, External Relations Director of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, and Dr. Jeffrey A. Lucero, Professor and Clinical Instructor of the Nursing and Health Sciences Program.

This was followed by the presentation of Awards of Recognition to FDr. Dr. Mary Ann G. Roble, DFRIEdr, DFRIM, DFRITgt, RIIVPF, paper presenters, impression speakers, and the Best Paper Presenters, as well as the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation.

In her Closing Address, FDr. Dr. Athena Georgene Ang, DFRICEO, congratulated the newly conferred members and expressed heartfelt gratitude for their support and active participation.

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Royal Institution extends its warmest birthday wishes to FDR. DR. CHONA MARCELO-HERNANDEZ, DFRIEdr. On this special occasion, we celebrate your remarkable journey and distinguished achievements. May the year ahead be filled with exciting opportunities, good health, continued success, and deep fulfillment. Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳