The festivities commenced with a lively July 4th Parade in Huntington Beach, California, followed by an official ceremony in Santa Ana. The event was attended by prominent USNRC officials, including Lt. General Gregory Bone, head of USNRC Alabama, and Region IV Chief Major General Randy Nguyen, who officiated the ceremony.
Queen Mariam is an internationally acclaimed humanitarian and the visionary founder of We Care for Humanity, an organization dedicated to promoting education, health, wellness, and the eradication of poverty and discrimination worldwide. WCH operates under the principle of "Spreading Humanity through Education, Health, and International Trade."
Upon receiving the honor, Queen Mariam expressed, “I am humbled and honored to receive the rank of Honorary Colonel. My life's work with WCH has always been centered on service to communities around the globe. This appointment allows me to bring that same spirit of service to the United States, supporting our veterans and communities in need. It is a privilege to work alongside the USNRC in this noble mission.”
This recognition also reaffirms Queen Mariam’s esteemed position within the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog, also known as Royal Maharlika, and the Sultanate of Magindanaw—historic and culturally significant institutions in the Philippines.
The award further strengthens the existing partnership between WCH and the USNRC. On May 27, 2025, during the 7th WCH Royal Summit at the Gold Coast Hotel in Las Vegas, WCH awarded the USNRC the Medal of Honor and Valor for their exemplary service. Building on this collaboration, WCH and USNRC have announced a new initiative: a three-month feeding support program for veterans and USNRC members in California. This vital program will be led by WCH Los Angeles Regional Director Bai Huong Vo.
About We Care for Humanity (WCH):
WCH is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world free of poverty, hunger, and discrimination. Through various global initiatives, WCH provides opportunities in education, health, and wellness to underprivileged and marginalized communities.
About United States National Reserve Corps (USNRC):
The USNRC is a volunteer reserve military organization composed of patriotic volunteers and veterans. Its mission is to support local, state, and federal emergency response efforts by providing trained units capable of operating within the Emergency Management System during natural or man-made disasters.