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Discover who we are: Our story

Learn about the mission, values, and history behind our institution and what sets us apart.

Overview

Royal Institution: Our Foundation

Singapore

Royal Institution Pte Ltd (200307961C) (RI)

was incorporated in Singapore in 2003, and registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore as a company pursuant to its Memorandum of Association with perpetual succession and a Common Seal.

Philippines

Royal Institutions Inc. (CS200316182)

was incorporated in the Philippines in 2003 and registered with the Security and Exchange Commission as a company, pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.

Royal Institution Singapore: The Umbrella Organisation

Royal Institution is the umbrella organisation of more than 300 Royal Institutes of various disciplines and professions which are all duly registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA).

These more than 300 Royal Institutes were incorporated to recognise people and to create boundless opportunities for RI members to participate in RI global seminars, congresses, conferences and to present and publish research papers in the RI International Research Journal distributed worldwide.

RI Recognises

Academicians Architects Artists Authors Businessmen Chief Compliance Officers Chief Data Protection Officers Chief Executive Officers Chief Financial Officers Chief Governance Officers Chief Information Officers Dentists Diplomats Doctors Educators Engineers Entrepreneurs Graduates Hoteliers Innovators Intellectuals Inventors Journalists Lawyers Leaders Legal Advocates Linguists Musicians Nurses Paralegals Philanthropists Pioneers Planners Professionals Researchers Scientists Students Surgeons Technicians Technologists Therapists Writers & all individuals who deserve recognition

Governing Structure & Global Presence

Governing Council — Guides and directs Royal Institution with extensive professional experience and doctoral/post-doctoral qualifications.

International Advisory Council — Supports the institution with global strategic direction and expertise.

Honorary Boards — Assist operations, all comprising members with distinguished professional backgrounds.

Regional Office — Currently operating in the Philippines.

Liaison Officers across:

Australia Canada Saudi Arabia Malaysia Maldives China United Kingdom United States
Our Direction

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To be a world class global multidisciplinary professional membership and accrediting institution to level the playing field by recognising people and organisations who deserve to be recognised and be the premier platform for smarter and more effective global networking, connecting education, businesses, commerce, industries and facilitating collaboration, innovation and perpetual learning for more opportunities, benefits, privileges, excellence, global recognition and status.

Our Mission

To recognise the contribution, experience, academic and professional achievements, qualifications, talents and skills of all those who deserve recognition and who want to be distinguished and to continuously provide opportunities to enhance skills, competitive advantages, academic, professional and entrepreneurial status and profiles of RI members.

Leadership

Governing Councils

The Founder
Datu ER. Prof. Dr. Ang Thian Hin Martin
RI Founder
The Late Datu ER. Prof. Dr.
Ang Thian Hin Martin
A Man of Mission

The late Datu Er. Prof. Dr. Ang Thian Hin, a Singaporean, started his career as a civil/structural engineering apprentice. Determined to improve himself, he embarked on a journey of lifelong learning that took him from Singapore Polytechnic to earning his Doctorate in the UK, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence and recognition.
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The Patron Crown: Our Symbolism
RI Patron's Crown
Royal Symbolism

The RI Patron's Crown

Every element of the Royal Institution's Patron Crown carries deep symbolic meaning — representing our global reach, heritage, values, and commitment to excellence in professional recognition across the world.

01 RI Patron's Crown
The Crown
RI Patron's Crown

Symbolises royal leadership, authority, and the prestigious recognition RI bestows upon its deserving members. The crown is the centrepiece of the emblem, representing the institution's commitment to honouring excellence across all industries and professions worldwide.

02 The Globe
Global Reach
The Globe

Represents RI's global reach, international presence, and the worldwide community of its members across more than 50 countries. The globe reflects the institution's vision of connecting professionals and organisations beyond borders.

03 The Small Globes
Network
The Small Globes

Signify the diverse network of over 300 Royal Institutes under the umbrella organisation, spanning numerous disciplines and professions. Each small globe represents an individual Royal Institute duly registered with ACRA Singapore.

04 The Merlion, the Sun & 3 Stars
Heritage
The Merlion, the Sun & 3 Stars

The Merlion connects to our Singaporean heritage as the founding nation of RI. The sun represents the bright future of our members, while the three stars signify the three core pillars of RI — recognition, excellence, and community.

05 The Open Book & the Triangle
Knowledge
The Open Book & the Triangle

The open book stands for knowledge, education, and perpetual learning — the foundation of every professional's growth. The triangle signifies stability, strength, and the pinnacle of achievement that RI members strive to reach.

06 Floral & Swirls
Prosperity
Floral & Swirls

The floral and swirl elements represent growth, prosperity, and the flourishing of our members' careers and professional achievements. They reflect the organic and dynamic nature of RI's ever-growing global community.

The Patrons
Patron CLA
Patron EYA
Patron GMA
Patron HZB
Senior Advisory Councils
Danilo Abayon
Clarita Adalem
Eleanor Agapito
Danilo Ayap
International Visiting Professorial Fellows
Clarita Adalem
Ernesto Ray Adalem
Jonathan Adams
Lary Alfonso
International Learning and Development Specialists
Gisela May Albano
Cynthia R Bernabe
Maria Tanya C Dizon
Bonifacio Echauz
International Coordinating Officers
Alexander Mercado
Roble Mary Ann
Global Presence

Royal Institution Centres

Our network of centres spans across multiple continents, bringing professional recognition closer to our global community.

Singapore (HQ) Malaysia Philippines Indonesia Thailand Vietnam Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nigeria Ghana Kenya United Kingdom
The RI Emblem

RI Logo Symbolism

Every element of the Royal Institution logo carries meaning — from the crown that tops it to the stars that surround it, each detail reflects who we are as a global institution.

RI Logo
The Emblem
RI Logo
01 18 Stars
18 Stars
18 Stars

The 18 stars represent the distinguished members of the Senior Advisory Council, International Advisory Council, Patrons, and Honorary Officers. 18 is the number of such distinguished members for each Royal Institute.

02 Large Globe
Large Globe
Large Globe

The large globe surrounded by the stars ambodies the international reach of RI and its membership through networking amongst professionals, academe and industries. RI/s goal is to promote its mission and vision not just in one country but all over the world through knowledge exchange and global networking.

03 Lion Head
Network
Lion Head

The Lion Head in the logo represents the official headquarters of Royal Institution located at Royal House, 287 Tanglin Road, 247940, Singapore..

04 Shield
Heritage
Shield

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05 Crown
The Crown
Crown

The crown symbolises the organisations royal patronage.

RI Hymn

Our anthem of unity and purpose
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Lyrics By: Dr. Segundo C. Dizon, FRIArt

Arranged By: Prof. Seigfredo B. Calabig, SFRIMus

Together we proclaim RI,

Royal Institution Singapore

Fellows of the Universe of the Royal Institution

Professionals, Students

Achievers of the World

Onward with noble and

glorious vision

Progress and knowledge

Through the Royal Institution

Together we fly

like an eagle in the sky

Our Royal Institution Singapore

Bring forth to the Universe

Love, harmony, integrity,

peace and unity

What They Say

Member Testimonials

MR. NATHANIEL M. VILLENA, FRIIT

“I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible honor of being recognized as a Fellow Royal Institute Information Technologist at the Sabah International Convention Center. This prestigious recognition means the world to me, and I am truly humbled by the acknowledgment of my academic and professional achievements over the past 30 years in the industry. It is a testament to the dedication and passion that I have poured into my work, and I am grateful for the opportunities that have allowed me to make a meaningful impact in the field of Information Technology. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each member of the Royal Institution for their support and consideration in bestowing this esteemed title upon me. It is through the encouragement and guidance of mentors like Dr. Ang Thian Soo and his brother, the late Dr Ang Thian Hin, that I have been able to grow and succeed in my career. Moreover, I would also like to express my gratitude to the entire Royal Institute organization for their commitment to fostering excellence in the industry and for creating a platform that recognizes the efforts of professionals like myself. Once again, I am incredibly honored and privileged to be a part of this distinguished group of individuals. I promise to continue striving for excellence in my field and to contribute positively to the advancement of Information Technology. Thank you for this remarkable recognition, and I look forward to many more fruitful years of collaboration and progress with the Royal Institution of Singapore.”

MR. NATHANIEL M. VILLENA, FRIIT
Assistant Vice President, Genpact Philippines, Inc.
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DR. IMELDE U. CANTARARA, FRIEdr

“To the RI Singapore, I am so grateful that I have been a member of this prestigious institution and I have the opportunity to present my research paper internationally. With this, I would also like to extend my sincerest thanks to the organizer. This was a wonderful event I've participated ever. Rest assured that I will be an advocate and will encourage my fellow educators to be part of it and be able to present their research paper as well. Once again, thank you and more power! God bless! -during RI's 39th International Conference and Conferment Ceremony on November 9 - 11, 2023 held at Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines.”

DR. IMELDE U. CANTARARA, FRIEdr
School Principal III, Magaea Elementary School, DepED, Divion of Palawan
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FDR. AR. FRANCISCO V. ALICAN, DFRIA

“Having conferred as Doctor of Fellow of the Royal Institute of Architects, Singapore is another monumental milestone of my career as an Architect. It is indeed “an additional feather in my wings”. Thank you to the Institution. I appreciate that the Institution has recognized my dedicated service, being a government architect in a span of 42 years, helping built human settlements that have transformed lives for the country’s urban masses and inadequately sheltered. I contributed greatly in the development of mass-produced low-cost government housing for the Filipino people, being with the National Housing Authority from 1975 to 2017. I was involved in the Tondo Foreshore Urban renewal and Slum Improvement project, the Vitas and Smokey Medium-Rise Housing Project and several Slum Upgrading Projects in Metro Manila, Philippines. I retired with NHA in 2017 and joined R-II Builders, Inc. as one among their consultant. For having been in good standing with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) continuously for more than thirty-five (35) years with the record of loyalty and remarkable service to the organization, I was elevated to the College of Fellows (COF) in 2016, conferred the title as Member Emeritus in 2017, registered as ASEAN Architect in 2018 and was recently conferred as APEC Architect by the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) and the United Architects of the Philippines. I am also thankful that the Institution has recognized my training in Public Housing as a Philippine government scholar in Singapore in 1984 with the Housing Development Board (HDB). With the training I had, I contributed raising the standard of quality to socialized housing in the Philippines. I was once the NHA’s official NCR representative in discussion with the national leadership. Being newly conferred Doctor Fellow is a distinctive honor bestowed upon me from the Institution, and one among the Filipino Architects who have distinguished themselves to the practice of Architecture and have rendered significant contributions to the profession. This is indeed a big honor. Mr warmest greetings to the Royal Institution, Singapore and the Royal Institution, Philippines in its 24th International Conference and Conferment Ceremony. Mabuhay!. ”

FDR. AR. FRANCISCO V. ALICAN, DFRIA
ASEAN/APEC Architect
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DATO'FDR. JEAN PAUL GASTON BOELDIEU, DFRIAcr, DFRIG, DFRIM, DFRISc, SFRIVtr

“Thanks, but on the contrary, I’m very grateful to RI to have had the opportunity to express myself on a subject that is the most forbidden for scientists of my generation. We live in a world where all knowledge may be spread, but is not because of social and political limitations. Of course, I will follow up with consequences involved. I do hope RI will extend its net to most qualified individuals. Cheers to my friends, -during RI' 17th Global Congress and Conferment Ceremony on July 28 - 30, 2023 at Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia”

DATO'FDR. JEAN PAUL GASTON BOELDIEU, DFRIAcr, DFRIG, DFRIM, DFRISc, SFRIVtr
Former CEO, ELF Aquitaine Oil & Gas Company and Former Geophysicist Researcher, National French Science Center
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FDR. DR. BRIAN E. ESPORLAS, DFRIDent, DFRIHC, FRIEdr, RIIVPF

“The Royal Institution, Singapore opened several opportunities for me to promote advanced dental education for my colleagues. I was able to produce graduates from my training centers that are globally competitive. We currently have 48 Fellows for the Royal Institute of Dentistry; 2 are now working in the United States, and 3 are in the Middle East. The ICL certificate given to them by RI was honored as proof of their competency. I am delighted to share my reflections on the resounding success of the recently concluded 17th Global Congress and Conferment Ceremony, which took place on July 29, 2023, at the Sabah International Convention Center in the picturesque city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It was an honor to be a part of this remarkable event, and I must commend the organizers for their impeccable preparation and execution. The meticulous planning and attention to detail exhibited by the organizing committee were truly commendable. From the seamless registration process to the thoughtfully curated sessions, every aspect of the congress was executed with excellence. The vibrant ambiance of the venue further enhanced the overall experience, creating an atmosphere that fostered both intellectual exchange and genuine camaraderie among participants. The spirit of camaraderie displayed by the attendees and dignitaries was truly heartwarming. The diversity of backgrounds and expertise converged harmoniously, creating an environment ripe for networking and collaborative discussions. It was evident that the shared passion for knowledge and advancement transcended borders, leading to meaningful interactions that I am confident will pave the way for future collaborations. The impact of the distinguished speakers cannot be overstated. Their insights and thought-provoking presentations captivated the audience, sparking engaging discussions that extended beyond the confines of the lecture halls. The attentive and enthusiastic participation of the attendees was a testament to the speakers ability to deeply resonate with the audience, igniting a collective drive for further exploration and innovation. The array of researches presented during the congress was truly impressive. The breadth and depth of topics covered showcased the remarkable strides being made across various disciplines. The quality of research presented underscored the dedication and passion of the global academic community in pushing the boundaries of knowledge. I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Royal Institution Singapore for extending the invitation to serve as one of the plenary speakers. It was an honor to contribute to the discourse and share insights alongside esteemed colleagues. In closing, the 17th Global Congress and Conferment Ceremony stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the pursuit of excellence. I am deeply grateful to have been a part of this enriching experience and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of this remarkable gathering.”

FDR. DR. BRIAN E. ESPORLAS, DFRIDent, DFRIHC, FRIEdr, RIIVPF
Head Dentist, Fabro-Esporlas Dental Clinic
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DR. RONNIE M. WANIWAN

“First and foremost, I would like to thank RI for the opportunity to attend the conference and for my conferment. Personally, it helps me grow in terms of my career as a journalist, consultant, and as a Teacher. Surely, i will attend RI future events and invite my colleagues to join RI . Thank you. -during RI's 38th International Conference and Conferment Ceremony on March 30 - April 1, 2024 at RI Centre, Manila, Philippines”

DR. RONNIE M. WANIWAN
Program Manager, Mellow Cagayan de oro City
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