Unlike some Orders, membership does not only convey privilege but also requires continuous participation in the Order’s humanitarian and cultural work. As such, we search for individuals who do not only have a record of achievement but also have a record of volunteerism and propensity for charitable deeds.
As a nonsectarian, non-political, international Order, we admit knights from any nationality, regardless of race, citizenship, or faith. The Order stands resolutely opposed to prejudice of any kind, political and sectarian violence, and religious extremism.
Candidates for admission into the Order are called “postulants.” Postulancy is by invitation only and through the endorsement of two active knights. That being said, we welcome inquiries from people who are interested in our work and align with our values but have not made our acquaintance. Please submit an inquiry by clicking below to get in touch with us!
As a nonsectarian, non-political, international Order, we admit knights from any nationality, regardless of race, citizenship, or faith. The Order stands resolutely opposed to prejudice of any kind, political and sectarian violence, and religious extremism.
Candidates for admission into the Order are called “postulants.” Postulancy is by invitation only and through the endorsement of two active knights. That being said, we welcome inquiries from people who are interested in our work and align with our values but have not made our acquaintance. Please submit an inquiry by clicking below to get in touch with us!
Upon receipt, an Officer of the Chapter will contact you. It is important to note that not every inquiry nor postulancy may result in knighthood. Admission to the Order is reserved only to those who exhibit values and deeds aligned with our mission. The admission process requires a private investigation into the applicant’s background; accomplishments and charitable deeds are taken into account; and the unanimous assent of the Chapter, Area, and Regional Commands, as well as the agreement of the Supreme Council are needed.
When a postulant is granted admission, the postulant is guided through an educational process to deepen his knowledge of the Order in preparation for the investiture ceremony. The postulant is then asked to send to the Chapter Exchequer his admission fee, which includes biennial dues to both the chapter and the international headquarters in Manila as well as the cost of the uniform and insignia.
Finally, the postulant becomes a knight at a solemn investiture ceremony where he will wear his uniform, take his oath, and receive the insignia of the First Degree, the Knight of Rizal (KR). Investitures occur twice a year: in June and December at the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York.
When a postulant is granted admission, the postulant is guided through an educational process to deepen his knowledge of the Order in preparation for the investiture ceremony. The postulant is then asked to send to the Chapter Exchequer his admission fee, which includes biennial dues to both the chapter and the international headquarters in Manila as well as the cost of the uniform and insignia.
Finally, the postulant becomes a knight at a solemn investiture ceremony where he will wear his uniform, take his oath, and receive the insignia of the First Degree, the Knight of Rizal (KR). Investitures occur twice a year: in June and December at the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York.
