While on her humanitarian Asian tour, the Founder of We Care for Humanity, Mariam Amor Leonora Torres, Queen of Maharlika International and Princess of CALABARZON made a life-changing trip to General Santos, Mindanao to reunite with the 25th Legitimate Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao (Magindanaw) Mandaue, Darussalam, His Majesty Abdulaziz Salem Mastura Kudarat V and the Mastura Clan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding of Partnership and Cooperation.
The main objective of the partnership is to promote economic growth in Mindanao thereby improving the quality of life of the people, and to promote the culture of the Sultanate of Maguindanao globally.
Along with the historical MOU signing was the auspicious appointment of Queen Mariam as the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate in which all foreign dealings of the kingdom will be handled by her office.
The promising day also featured the Royal Adoption of the Princess of CALABARZON as part of the Mastura Clan. Sultan Salem Mastura, Datu Muamar Mastura and Datu Zulkairnain Mastura, all sons of the 24th Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, the late Sultan Guiwan Mastura kudarat IV, attested the royal adoption and declared the new title of the Princess as BAI MOMPONG SA MAGINDANAW, Princess of Unity, a sanctified traditional title she inherited from the deceased member of the Sultanate.
The Consent adoption contains “I, HM ABDULAZIZ SALEM D. MASTURA KUDARAT V, of legal age, widower, Filipino, temperate at all times and in full possession of my mental powers, the Supreme Legitimate Sultan of Magindanaw, Mandanue Darus-salam, Mindanao, Philippines have this day adopted MARIA LEONORA TORRES, Queen of Maharlika Philippines International and Princess of CALABARZON and believing that it would be for her own interest and benefit of the Sultanate of Magindanaw, my family and siblings and for our We Care for Humanity (WCH) worldwide, I hereby give my written consent freely, and voluntarily that said MARIA LEONORA TORRES be adopted as the daughter of the Sultanate of Magindanaw in accordance with our Muslim Customs and Traditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I affixed my signature on the 16th day of July 2023 in Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines.”
Amor, now called by her legal royal name, MARIA LEONORA TORRES MASTURA recited her vows to embrace Islam. Rajamudah Marvin Ingkong, Rajahmuda sa Sugoda Buayan officiated the said ceremony.
Among the Mastura Clan present at the auspicious affair apart from the Sultan were: Crown Prince-HRH Datu Muamar Mastura and his family, SKDOP President-HRH Datu Zulkarnain Mastura and family, SKYDOP President and son of the Sultan- Datu Camarod Mastura and family, Secretary General of the Sultanate- HRH Princess Spandaria Mastura Sangki and family, Royal Princess sa Magindanaw- HRH Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, Rajah Bai sa Magindanaw-HRH Princess Jasma Mastura Karon, Bai Laga sa Magindanaw- HRH Princess Harjida Mastura Karon, Rajah Putri sa Baruin- Engr. Merriam Dimalen. A few royal guests from General Santos also attended the event.
The reigning Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao Mandanaue Darus-salam, His Majesty Abdulaziz Salem Mastura Kudarat V addressed the audience of the very successful WCH Royal Summit attended by world leaders, royals from Africa and Asia, Emirati Sheikhs, and other illustrious personalities last 18th of June at the Pullman Hotel in Dubai.
As the official Royal Kingdom partner of We Care for Humanity and Royal Maharlika, the Sultanate of Maguindanao led by His Majesty Abdulaziz Salem Mastura Kudarat V and his entourage; Her Royal Highness Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, Her Royal Highness Princess Ispandaria Mastura Sangki, Her Royal Highness Princess Harjida Mastura Karon, Her Royal Highness Princess Jasma Mastura Karon, His Highness Engineer Shayed Panduma Mamayog- Sultan of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines and Bae Noiraida B Bago Ampatuan played important roles as Chief Guests and participated in all the featured events of the summit.
The founder of the WCH Royal Summit, Her Royal Highness Maria Amor Torres, the Queen of Maharlika and Princes of Calabarzon of the Sultanate of Maguindanao expressed immense gratitude, “I am beyond elated by having the presence of all these important people who are catalysts and leaders of change, under one roof, holding hands with We Care for Humanity building a more philanthropic world”. She added, “and especially with the participation of the royal family, the Sultanate of Maguindanao and our beloved Supreme Sultan Salem Mastura, who, despite his condition is here right now, in unity with all of us”.
Among the notable guests of the summit were: His Excellency Professor Ivo Josipovic- 3rd President of Croatia, His Excellency Filip Vujanovic- 1st President of the Republic of Montenegro and 3rd President of Montenegro, His Royal Highness King Mwogezi Butamanya- King of Buruuli, Uganda and Chairman of the Uganda Cultural Kings’ Forum, His Royal Majesty King Nana Akomanyi Essandoh V – Ruler of Gomoa Odumase Ghana, His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed Hassan Al Mehairi- Chairman & Senior Partner at Amana Solicitors Real Estate Registration Trustee, Dubai, Her Royal Highness Souma Sisowath- One of the Princesses of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr. Udit Raj- Chairman, Unorganized Workers Congress, India and Dr. Chenraj Roychand- Chairman and Chancellor of Jain University.
In His Majesty’s words:
“Bismillahi Rahmanir Raheem. First and foremost, all divine praises and glorifications are due to Allah s.w.t. for all his blessings bestowed upon us and for giving us another episode in our lives in celebrating this Dubai, United Arab Emirates summit. to the participants from African kingdoms, some European kingdoms and the Middle East participation and Asian kingdoms and our illustrious personalities all over the world my greetings of peace to each and everyone. Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (peace be upon him) and good morning!
This WCH Royal Summit is a conglomeration of events thereby acknowledging good deeds of individuals focusing concern on humanitarian activities spearheaded by (wch) We Care For Humanity globally by our chosen Queen Maria Leonora Amor Torres at the same time the Princess of Calabarzon, Philippines. We truly appreciate the important role that religious and cultural leaders like ours, the Sultanate of Maguindanao Mandanaue Darus-Salam, Philippines plays in building an environment of peace and development worldwide for humanitarianism is one of the fundamental principles of Islam where giving and helping are forms of worship. With these humanitarian approach/concern, an inclination of passion and benevolence to serve more to the needy are becoming rapid and earnest.
We are therefore obliged to strengthen collaboration with our group to attain our goal (mission & vision). and we are here to build camaraderie and seek more opportunities in helping our brothers and sisters alleviate their suffering and save more people’s lives. That is what Islam taught us and the sole purpose of human existence.
Long live our participants in this prestigious event. Thank you very much and Allah s.w.t. bless us all, including our former political leaders who grace this occasion with their presence,” a well applauded speech by Sultan.
Sultan Salem came from the unbroken royal lineage of Sharif Kabungsuwan, the very first Sultan of Maguindanao which started in year 1515.
(R-L) Queen of Maharlika- HRH Maria Torres from the Philippines, H.E. Filip Vujanovic from Montenegro, H.E. Ivo Josipovic from Croatia, HRH Princess Souma Sisowath from Cambodia, HM Nana Akomanyi Essandoh V from Ghana, Mr. Emami Oladi from Sri Lanka, Dr. Tariq Nizami from USA and the 3 Princesses of the Sultanate of Maguindanao, Philippines, HRH Febraida Matalam, HRH Harjida Karon and HRH Jasma Karon.
The majestic WCH Royal Summit convened by the Queen of Maharlika, HRH Maria Amor Torres, hosted by We Care for Humanity (WCH) and the Royal Maharlika in collaboration with the Sultanate of Maguindanao was sublimely celebrated in Dubai, known as the Venice of the Gulf last 18th of June 2023 at the Pullman Hotel in Deira City Centre.
The WCH Royal Summit, a conglomeration of events has officially begun by a historic ribbon-cutting in the morning and has featured the WCH Humanitarian Forum filled with eminent personalities. The evening program showcased the Royal Maharlika Awards and Knighting, the Men & Women of the Year, and all-day Trade and Art Exhibit. The whole event was glorified by the presence of chief guests and presenters of awards: former heads of states His Excellency Professor Ivo Josipovic- the 3rd President of Croatia, His Excellency Filip Vujanovic- the 1st President of the Republic of Montenegro and 3rd President of Montenegro, His Majesty Sultan Salem Abulaziz Mastura Kudarat V- the 25th Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, His Majesty Mwogezi Butamanya- the King of Isaburuli, Uganda, His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed Hassan Al Mehairi- Chairman & Senior Partner at Amana Solicitors Real Estate Registration Trustee, Dubai, Dr. Udit Raj- former MP and Chairman, Unorganized Workers Congress, India, Dr. Chenraj Roychand- Chairman and Chancellor of Jain University and the three Princesses of Maguindanao- HRH Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, HRH Princess Harjida Karon and HRH Princess Jasma Karon.
The WCH Humanitarian Forum; a gathering of world and traditional leaders, corporate sectors, industry, and academic experts to bring humanitarian interventions on the most difficult issues humanity is facing had initiated topics on Topic#1- Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change, Topic#2- Education and Learning: Unlocking Opportunities for All, and Topic #3- Mental Health: It’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
A conferment of Royal Maharlika Knights- the protector of the earth, builders of peace and warriors of change known as the Royal Maharlika Awards and Knighting has knighted His Royal Majesty King Nana Akomanyi Essandoh V – Ruler of Gomoa Odumase Ghana, Her Royal Highness Souma Sisowath- one of the Princesses of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami- Founder, CEO Clubs Network Worldwide, and Mr. Emami Oladi- a member of Chamber of Commerce of Iran.
The Men & Women of the Year; a coronation of men and women who possessed beauty and philanthropic qualities with its mantra “humanitarians wear crowns” has crowned the following personalities: Dr. Moon Mukerjee, Ms. Esha Thakar, Ms. Lynn Velasco, Ms. Daylinda Ramirez Architect Rashmi Kamble Chandekar, Rev. Pastora Rizaline Torres Pascual, Ms. Rosanah Abejo, Ms. Tasneem Rehmani, Ms. Jessy Magadia, Ms. Latha Palthi, Ms. Maria Abbassi, Rev. Pastor Gabriel Pascual, and Mr. Sean Bardoo.
Among the local glittering guests who graced the event were Mr. Yaqoob Al Ali- Exe. Director & Private Advisor-Office of Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Yousif Naeemat- Discover ME Publishing, Mr. Farhan Shahid, Director of Project Development of Senses, Misook Jung of Gulf Korean Times, Maggie Wilson, Tim Connor and Glorianne Montefrio.
HRH Queen Maria Amor has launched her “Faces of Innocence” art exhibit at the Trade and Art Exhibit; a business exchange and public display of international products, services, cultural handicrafts open for global market. Exhibitors such as Oweavers Mill & Mommas Bazaar, Avaa Perfumes, Byjus, Home Tutorial FZCO, Le Fleur, ITS General Trading, Zurich, Ayala Land and Forever Living have garnered exposures at the event.
Serenaded the crowd was 11-year-old Marc, the Sentimental Crooner and the Fusion Kids who delivered a heart-pumping performance, while Reverend Pastor Pascual led the Christian invocation, Sultan Engr Shayed Panduma Mamayog and Venerable Khen Rinpoche Phurba Dorjee recited the Muslim and Buddhist prayers.
The partners who had been very instrumental to the success of the event were The Sultanate of Maguindanao- The Royal partner of WCH and the Royal Maharlika, Jain University- the partner of WCH for Education for Humanity, Events for Change- one the organizers of this event, WeTel TV- the official Media Partner of the WCH Royal Summit whose CEO Professor Adil Matin received the Queen of Maharlika Medal of Honor, other media partners: Pinoy Lens Photography, TBon Productions AUH, The Beaurocrat Magazine, Diverse Queen, D’Portal, JOGS- Jesus Our Great Savior, Suzan Aderha – make-up artist and Saint Lizzie’s.
The Queen of Maharlika adjourned the summit with a heart-warming vote of thanks to all who contributed to the success of the event especially to the main organizers: Devani Pascual- WCH Country Director in UAE, Mika Cabaluna- CEO of Events for Change, and Bon Calunsag, PR officer of WCH UAE.
HRH Queen Mariam Leonora Torres, HM Sultan Salem Mastura Kudarat V, HRH Princess Jasma Mastura Karon, HRH Princess Harjida Karon (left to right)
The Royal Maharlika extended its philanthropic awards to His Majesty Sultan Salem Mastura Kudarat V as ROYAL MAN OF ASIA, confirmed by the 3rd President of Croatia, H.E. Ivo Josipovich, the former President of Ecuador, H.E. Rosalia Arteaga and HRH Queen Maria Leonora Amor Torres.
The Royal Maharlika, a non-profit organization based in USA with branches in the Philippines and Europe recently held an extension of its 2nd Royal Maharlika Awards last January 14, 2023 at Apo View Hotel in Davao city during the enthronement of HRH Mariam Leonora Torres, the Queen of Maharlika International and Princess of Calabarzon.
“Our aim is to unite all the Kingdoms and Tribes of the world towards peace and developments, to advocate the rights of the indigenous groups and the cultural minorities and be the voice of freedom and sustainable green environment to the United Nations. Thus, we honor those who individuals or groups who possess greatness and excellence in the fields of philanthropy, science, arts, business and diplomacy through the Royal Maharlika Awards,” says the founder and chairman of the Royal Maharlika and We Care for Humanity.
One of the major award titles of the said award- the ROYAL MAN OF ASIA, was bestowed to the reigning 25th Sultan of Magindanao Mandanue Darussalam also hailed as the Supreme Sultan of Mindanao, His Majesty Sultan Salem Abdulaziz Guiwan Mastura Kudarat V, the 5th descendant of Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat who ruled Magindanaw from 1619 to 1671 and was declared by the late president Ferdinand E. Marcos as a national hero and the most powerful ruler of Mindanao during his time.
Sultan Salem, being a direct descendant of the Kudarat clan inherited the biggest role of his life as the head of the Sultanate of Magindanaw (Mindanao) Mandanaue Darussalam with independent sovereignty covering almost the whole Mindanao state and some parts of Luzon and Visayas regions. He is the son of the late Sultan Abdulaziz Guiwan Mastura Kudarat IV, a powerful leader in Mindanao, former Governor and twice Mayor of Lebak and Palimbang.
Salem is a highly respected Sultan, loved by so many for his dedication and advocacy in peace, preservation of culture and economic development. He graduated with degrees in Bachelor of Arts in Far Eastern University and Bachelor of Law in Notre Dame University, Mindanao and actively promoting the mission and vision of the Sultanate as well as the Sultan Kudarat Descendants Organization of the Philippines (SKDOP), Inc., a non-profit organization established to execute the humanitarian goals of the Sultanate. “Our aim is to restore peace and order, eradicate poverty and promote the culture of Mindanao”, proudly said by Sultan Salem in his acceptance speech.
The Royal Maharlika also extended its philanthropic awards, to SKDOP as ROYAL ORGANIZATION OF ASIA received by HRH Datu Zukarnaine Mastura (brother of Sultan Salem), to the Royal Ladies as ROYAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR received by HRH Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, the Royal Princess of Magindanaw, HRH Princess Harjida Mastura Karon (Bailaga sa Magindanaw) and HRH Princess Jasma mastura Karon (Rajabai sa Magindanaw), and lastly the Sultan Kudarat Youth Descendants Organization (SKYDOP), Inc. as ROYAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR received by Camarod Mastura (son of Sultan Salem). The awards were confirmed and signed by the 3rd President of Croatia, H.E. Ivo Josipovich and the former President of Ecuador, H.E. Rosalia Arteaga.
Sultan Salem Mastura Kudarat V, is expected to propagate the realm of the Sultanate not only locally but internationally with the help of his brother,HRH Datu Muamar Mastura Kudarat, the Crown Prince of the Sultanate of Magindanaw and Tarsila Bearer of Magindanaw, His Majesty’s Cabinet members, the Royal Ladies of Magindanaw and the Queen of Maharlika International and Princess of Calabarzon, Maria Leonora Amor Torres.
Succeeding the much talked about royal enthronement and Royal Maharlika Summit last 12th of December 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, organized by We Care for Humanity in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Economic Zone Authrority (PEZA), another enthronement was held at the heart of Davao city, at the renown Apo View Hotel last January 14, 2023, organized by the Royal Sultanate of Magindanaw, Mandanaue Darussalam, a member of the World Federation of Traditional Kings.
Maria Leonora Torres, the founder of We Care for Humanity, the Greatest Humanitarians of the World and the Royal Maharlika International was proclaimed twice in the above-mentioned events as Queen of Maharlika Philippines and as Princess of Calabarzon by the reigning Supreme Sultan of Magindanaw (Mindanao), His Majesty Sultan Salem Abdulazis Mastura Kudarat V, along with his cabinet members, the SKDOP Inc, and the Royal Ladies: HRH Royale Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, the Royal Princess of Magindanaw, HRH Princess Harjida Mastura Karon, Bailaga sa Magindanaw and HRH Princess Jasma mastura Karon, Rajabai sa Magindanaw.
The glittering evening started solemnly with an invocation by Rajah Muda Marvin Ingkong– Rajahmuda of Sugudabuayan, followed by a lively Introduction by Datu Joel Bustamante– Davao Secretary General of the Sultanate of Magindanaw and Chairman of SKDOP in Davao. His Highness Datu Zukarnaine Mastura, President of Sultan Kudarat Descendants Organization of the Philippines (SKDOP), Inc. gave an inspiring Welcome Address while HRH Datu Muamar Mastura, the Crown Prince of the Sultanate of Magindanaw explained the Genealogy of the Sultanate (Tarsilla).
His Majesty Sultan Salem delivered enlightening words of wisdom and reiterates: “We at the Sultanate follow strictly the royal protocol handed to us by our ancestors, that only the highest leader of a sultanate with sovereign jurisdiction like ours can bestow royal titles to people of nobility, same bloodlines and individuals who have unprecedented humanitarian merits,” and added “Thus, I am very proud to confirm Maria Leonora Torres with Traditional titles as Queen of Maharlika International and Princess of Calabarzon.”
The royal enthronee received messages of support from HRH Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, Datu Rolando Abdul Aziz Olamit (MNLF Davao City State Chairman, Sultanate Region XI), Datu Abdulhamid Marvin Ingkong, Sultan Allan Manuel (Sultan of Davao), Sultan Datu Mosarel Daligdigan (Sultan Mangigin of Zamboanga Peninsula), Datu Dimalub Namil (Monari sa Magindanaw Biwang), Sultan Abdulrakman Maug (Sultan of Davao del Norte).
In her acceptance speech, the new Queen of Maharlika Intl and Princess Calabarzon said, “I am eternally grateful to His Majesty Sultan Salem and the whole Sultanate for the trust and confidence, and to the Royal ladies who showed me love and kindness during this whole process of organizing this event and knowing that I have new friends and sisters for life.” She ends by saying “mark my word, I will carry the banner of the sultanate, the SKDOP, the Royal Ladies and the SKYDOP to the United Nations”.
In the same event, the Royal Maharlika extended its philanthropic awards to His Majesty Sultan Salem as ROYAL MAN OF ASIA, to SKDOP as ROYAL ORGANIZATION OF ASIA, to the Royal Ladies as ROYAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR and to Sultan Kudarat Youth Descendants Organization (SKYDOP), Inc. as ROYAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR. The awards were confirmed and signed by the 3rd President of Croatia, H.E. Ivo Josipovich and the former President of Ecuador, H.E. Rosalia Arteaga.
Queen Maria wishes to thanks the following members of the Sultanate who attended the event:
ROYAL HOUSE OF SUGUDABUAYAN
1. Datu Abdulhamid Marvin Ingkong- Rajahmuda sa Sugudabuayan
2. Datu Odin Api
3. Datu Aheren Dambong
4. Datu Ramir Lacaba
5. Datu Khalipa
6. Datu Anjam
7. Bai Elyn ingkong- Putri sa Macador sa Magindanaw ( wife of Rajahmuda Marvin)
ROYAL LADIES OF MAGINDANAW MANDANAUE DARUSSALAM
1. Princess Febraida Lauban Mastura Matalam- Royal Princess of Royal Sultanate of Magindanaw
2. Princess Jasma Mastura Karon- Rajahbai sa Magindanaw
3. Princess Harjida Mastura Karon- Bai Laga sa Magindanaw
4. Bai Susan S. Samad- Bai Labi sa meti sa MaMagindanaw
5. Bai Mila Mastura Maulana- Bai Labi sa Lakungan
6. Bai Hanna Abubakar- Bai Manguda Timan sa Kutawato, Magindanaw
7. Bai Sadie Samal- Royal lady of Magindanaw
8. Engr. Bai Meriam Dimalen- Putri sa Baruin
9. Bai Helen B. Ayao- Bai Pindulonan sa Magindanaw
10. Bai Jovaira Kamid- Bai Sampulna sa Dumolog
11. Bai Anabelle Sultan Esmael- Shariah lawyer
12. Bai Norah Mamariong- Shariah lawyer
13. Bai Linang Dimacompas- Bai Labi sa Parang Padang, Padang
14. Bai Monera Abas Sinsuat- Putri Babak sa Dikaya, Kabuntalan
15. Bai Neelah K. Sinsuat
16. Bai Sittie Normina- Bai Labi sa Buldon
17. Bai azisa Insani Lauban
18. Bai Lorenda Angas Mastura
19. Bai Baican Datu Taba
20. Bai Jusol Asiquin Mastura
21. Bai Hajar Mastura
22. Bai Alee Mastura
23. Miss Josephine Braceros Camsa
24. Bai Alibai Tecoken
25. Bai Bessie Tatak Utto-Rajah Putri sa LLakungan sa Buayan
26. Bai Gloria Lauban-Putri ng Kabuntalan
SULTAN KUDARAT DESCENDANTS ORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC (SKDOP)
1. Sultan Salem Abdulazis Salem Mastura kudarat V- the 25th Sultan of Magindanaw
2. Datu Muammar D. Mastura- Crown Prince of Magindanaw, Chairman of Genealogy and Screening Committee
3. Datu Zulkarnaine D. Mastura- SKDOP President
4. Datu Habib Mastura- SKDOP Secretary General
5. Engr. datu Abubacar M. Datumanong
6. Datu Guiambangan Asim- Former Director of Post Office
7. Datu jordan Abas Sinsuat- Datu Dikaya III
8. Prof. Dr. abubakar Ali- Datu sa Slangan
9. Dr. Amor Pendaliday, Phd
10. Datu Abdulgani Abubakar- Datu Manguda Timan sa Kutawato Magindanaw
11. Datu Edris Diocolano- Watamama Sanday
12. Datu Fred Uy- Marajalaida sa Salmen Magindanaw
13. Datu Carnain Sabpa- Datu sa Lama-lama
14. Datu Jerry Obregon- Datu sa Obial, Kalamansig
15. Datu Romeo Sampiano
16. Datu Dianalan Alandoni- Amerol sa Serupa sa Magindanaw
17. Datu Nor-Husain Matalam
18. Datu datun Lauban Mastura
19. Datu Benzar D. Mastura
20. Datu Muba D. Mastura
21. Sultan Allan Manuel from Mati Davao Oriental
22. Sultan Abdulralman Maug- Davao del Norte
23. Bai Sonia- Bai Labi sa Region 11
24. Sultan Abdul Mawla Camamara III- Davao City
25. Sultan Abdul Baser Dowani Bago- Davao City
26. Datu Joel Bustamante- Secretary General, Region 11
27. Datu Larry Cobauio- Overall Datu, Region 11
28. Datu Morsalin Vicente- Overall All Datu, Mati
29. Datu Muktar Naga- Davao del sur
30. Datu Abdul Gafur Pandian- Consultant of Sultanate, Region 11
31. Hon. Jaynor Macadawan- Political Consultant, Regional 11
32. Commissioner Dalisay Macadawan- NCMF Women Sector
33. Deputy Nicanor Bobby Mohammad- deputy Mayor Kagan tribe Davao City
The Paramount Sultana of Royal Maharlika, HRH Sultana Mariam Amor Torres Mastura
The 2022 summit includes the Royal Enthronement, Maharlika Business Forum and Royal Maharlika Awards. Royalty and politicians from all over the world converged in Manila for this prestigious event held at the cultural oasis of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza overlooking the Manila Bay.
An event of immense international proportions was held in Manila on December 12, 2022, by We Care for Humanity Global, a non-profit organization based in United States, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Royal Maharlika Summit & Awards and the Royal Enthronement was a huge success!
The 2022 summit includes the Royal Enthronement, Maharlika Business Forum and Royal Maharlika Awards. Royalty and politicians from all over the world converged in Manila for this prestigious event held at the cultural oasis of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza overlooking the Manila Bay.
DOT Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar opens the festivity with a welcoming speech, “the Royal Maharlika Summit comes at the most auspicious time, as we herald to the world that the Philippines is back in business and that our country is ready to receive tourists and investments. Our message is simple, the Philippines is a good place to invest, an opportunity to rip the benefits of a vibrant economy.”
Ascended the thrones from the Royal House of Maguindanao were Her Royal Highness Sultana Mariam Amor Torres Mastura a.k.a. The Traveling PrincessÔ or best known as just “Maria Amor”, chairman of the Greatest Humanitarians of the World, and another Princess from the Mastura clan. The enthronement was solemnized by His Majesty Sultan Colonel Nasser Pendatun Sr., the Paramount Sultan of the Sultanate of Talik who sanctified the two Paramount Sultanas of Maharlika and the two Rajanatas of Minsupala.
Prior this ceremony, Maria Amor has been crowned as Princess of Baloi; Sultana Bae A Gaus of Minsupala; Adopted daughter of the 16 royal houses of Ranao; Bae Insalilay and Bae Naylaladladad by the Tribal Government of the Philippines and Higaonan Tribe; Amazon Princess of the Kingdom of Dahomey, Benin; Princess of Jambi Kingdom Indonesia, and Ambassador of the Kings Forum of Uganda. Sultana Maria Amor is truly an international royalty!
The Royal Maharlika Awards honored individuals or who possess greatness and excellence in the fields of philanthropy, science, arts, business, and diplomacy. It is a brotherhood of peacebuilders and protectors of the earth and is founded by HRH Sultana Maria Amor. Among the luminaries honored that evening were Dr. Abdallah Sharif (Austria), Dr. Udit Raj (India), Dr. Rahul Varma (India), Hon. Kennedy Musyoka (Kenya), H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (Kenya), Ms. Rebecca Padilla (Philippines), Commissioner Yusoph Mando (Philippines), Ms. Rosemarie Basa (Philippines), Datu Danny Mangahas (Philippines), Hon. Judge Mihai Nedelcu (Romania), Mr. Juliean Hornet (Romania), Mr. Sean Bardoo (USA) and Atty. Jeffrey Jackson (USA).
A royal induction of Cabinet Members was also performed and officiated the following exceptional individuals: Commissioner Yusoph Mando, Datu Danny Mangahas, Comm. Albert Dela, Col. Abdulsalam Donald Hongitan, Atty. Jordan Bowen, Mr. Hoa Lam- Datu, Abraham Abdullah, Heria Singon, Colleen Elizabeth Zamora, Princess Narvaisa Victoria Pendatun, Sittie Hafiza Maria Eden Zamora, Sittie Nhoor Honggitan, Shariffa Mastura, Nanielyn E Tagala and Huong Vo.
The Royal Maharlika Business Forum is a jewel with many facets including healthcare; infrastructure; information technology; agriculture; energy, and United Nations Sustainable Goals, in conjunction with PEZA represented by Mrs. Tasneem Eshmael, the Chief Corporate Communications DC. In her keynote speech, she explained the advantages of investing in the Philippines as well as the benefits of being a PEZA member.
Presenters from worldwide consisted of Alvin Pelobello for IPs Village; Udelix Gas & Oil, Ms. Rosemarie Basa for Housing Projects in the Philippines; Dr. Abdallah Sharif for Acexa Cluster and UN organization cooperation; Mr. Juliean Hornet for eHornet renewable energy; Atty. Jeffrey Jackson for immigration and job opportunities in USA; His Majesty King Constantine Mwogezi for business exchange, Hon. Udit Raj for Global Business Forum, Daria Aleksandra Pazura for trading opportunity on skincare; Rebecca Padilla for Vanilla dream project.
The summit ended with a vow from its founder that she will extend the mission and vision of the Royal Maharlika to the world not just in the Philippines.
Torres, whose first visit to Brasilia made some impacts to a few charitable institutions and was recognized by the GOB, received a direct invitation from its Grand Master General, Sovereign Brother Múcio Bonifacio Guimarães. “It was difficult to refuse such powerful invitation coming from equally powerful personalities, I knew I had to come. WCH’s mission is in line with GOB’s advocacy, it was an honor to celebrate with them and to witness the greatness of the event filled with so much history.”, beamed the Sultana. She added, “of course, none of this would be possible without the coordination of my partners- Dr. Franco Nicoletti, Dr. Wellington Queiroz and Cav. Victor Francella. The Nicoletti Group and the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (OSJ) Knights of Malta, Priory of Brazil were the main conduit of WCH in Brasilia. Through them we have met great people, institutions, and dignitaries”.
The weeklong celebration was attended by luminaries from all over the world. The princess attended two days of magnificent events including the GOB Recognition by the Senate at the State House of Law, the Cultural event and finally the Gala Dinner, both were held at the GOB Palace in Brasilia.
In this leg of her trips, the Sultana also had a chance to do sight-seeing of the city, courtesy of Fraternidade Femenina Brasilia, hosted by Ms. Shirley Pontes. “I had such a fun experience seeing the beautiful and historical places of Brasilia together with my friend Shirin Vafaeyan from Iran and had the opportunity to meet the lovely and notable Grand Masters’ spouses coming from different regions and nations who attended the GOB 200th Anniversary. Shirley Pontes was such a fantastic host; we couldn’t ask for more of her warmth and hospitality, we learned so much from her about Brasilia!” – said the WCH Founder.
Before packing her bags to travel to Manaus, Amor together with the Nicoletti Group was invited to visit the Instituto Shotokan de Karate, a non-profit organization providing martial arts education to the children and youth to keep them out of the street and away from drugs. Apparently, this institution has been producing champions who compete nationally and internationally. The group was impressed by the student’s martial arts demonstration and vowed to assist promote their mission.
Finally, upon leaving Brasilia, Amor announced her upcoming comeback to Brazil in August 2022 to bring the Himalaya Peace Caravan for a three-day event which will be facilitated by the Gruppo Nicoletti and the Academia Internacional de Cultura.
