Manila, Jan. 22 -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Tuesday said he is inspired by the honorary titles conferred to him by Royal Institution (RI) of Singapore in rites held on Monday.

"This award will be a source of inspiration for me and will be our standard by now, and we hope that we will be guided with this henceforth," the mayor said.

Leonardia was the top honoree among the 45 professionals, who were bestowed various titles during the Royal Institution's 29th International Conference and Conferment Ceremony, led by founding chairman FDr. Prof. Dr. ATS Ang and chancellor FDr. Prof. Dr. Samuel Salvador in the L' Fisher Hotel here.

"I am so happy that I am now part of this institution," he said.

Leonardia was granted the title "Doctor Fellow...