We Care for Humanity is happy to announce, Ms. Shahida Murtaza as one of the recipients of Woman of the Year Award at the WCH Royal Summit at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas on 14th of August 2024.
Queen Maria Amor Leonor Torres Mastura, the founder of WCH and Chairperson of the summit, extended her congratulations, stating, "We are privileged to present this award to Ms. Murteza. Her dedication to humanity has undoubtedly enriched the world. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with her for the advancement of global welfare."
Born in Pakistan, Shahida Murtaza is a versatile figure who seamlessly blends her artistic talents with a deep dedication to helping others. As a respected TV actress, anchor, and model, Shahida has graced screens with her captivating performances while also championing causes close to her heart.
Beyond her roles in the entertainment industry, Shahida serves as the director of Capt Tarana Privilege Club & Welfare Trust, where she channels her energy into uplifting the less fortunate. Throughout the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shahida has volunteered for We Care for Humanity's Global Santa program which supported needy families, demonstrating her unwavering compassion and commitment.
Her notable contributions have earned her esteemed awards such as the Women Inspire Award and the Pakistani Excellency Award, highlighting her impact and dedication within her homeland and beyond.
Embodying the motto, "Be Patient and Take Small Steps", Shahida epitomizes perseverance and gradual progress, particularly in her philanthropic pursuits. Her greatest aspiration is to create lasting change for underprivileged families, ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they deserve.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Shahida finds solace and joy in acting, a passion that not only enriches her creatively but also allows her to inspire others through her portrayals of resilient characters.
Shahida Murtaza continues to serve as an inspiration, illustrating that true fulfillment comes from serving others and making meaningful contributions to the world, step by step.
WCH Royal Summit Philippines, the largest meeting of Royalty in the world took place 7th/8th October, at the Greenleaf Hotel and was a phenomenal success. We Care for Humanity's global founder, the Philippines' very own Queen of Maharlika and the Tagalog Region, Her Royal Highness Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura and the 25th Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, His Majesty Sultan Salem Mastura Kudarat V welcomed their guests, which include the three African Kings; HRM King Nana Akomanyi Essandoh V of the Kingdom of Gomoah, Ghana, HM King Constantine Butamanya of the Kingdom of Buruuli, Uganda and HM Robert Obara Nahama III of the Kingdom of Bugwe, Uganda; also participated by His Holiness Rigzin Dorjee Rinpoche from Sikkim India, delegation from Brazil, and many guests from all over the world, who were introduced to local government officials and some of the most excellent Royalty of Philippines.
WCH Royal Summit Grand Opening began after VIP Guests took the stage for the National anthem, followed by invocations from representatives of Islam (Ustadz Ebrahim Whatteu Tinagak); Buddhism (H.H. Rigzin Dorjee Rinpoche), Christianity (Rev. Pastor Gabriel Pascual) and the Hebrew Faith (Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Rhea). Followed by the exciting Ribbon Cutting then by entertainment by the Mardi-Gras Dance Ensemble of MSU's Sining Kapabpagariya.
The Welcome Address was made by the Honorable Congressman Atty. Loreto Acharon of General Santos District followed by an introduction by WCH Founder and Chairman Queen Mariam. Opening Remarks were given by Co-Chariman HM Abdulaziz Salem Mastura Kudarat V and Chief Guests: Col. Nicomedes Olaivai Jr., City Director, PNP General Santos City, other Chief Guests and members of the royal family, HRH Crown Prince Datu Mamuar Mastura and HRH Prince Datu Zulkarnain Mastura.
A Press Conference was held prior Lunch initiated by local journalists and media outlets focusing the purpose and benefits of the event and the roles and interests of the international delegation. The WCH and the Sultanate explained that this summit aims to promote universal peace, humanitarianism and economic development.
One of the highlights of the summit, the Mindanao Investment Forum featured H.E. Dr. Franco Nicoletti who presented on Environment, Recycling and Security, while Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Rhea introduced the World Builders Philippines program and his company, Platinum Elements Holdings, Dr. Francisco Humberto De Freitas Azevedo on Health and Cancer Technology and Ms. Angelina Vo on USA Immigration. Lastly, Engr Ysmael Maulana presented the Sultanate of Maguindanao Projects.
The evening Gala Dinner commenced by the magnificent Royal Grand Entrance parading world class traditional royal attire of various royal clans of the Philippines and international guests. And immediately followed by Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing For Peace, Friendship and Collaboration between the Sultanate of Maguindanao, WCH, Constitutional Monarchs of Africa and other global organizations.
For the main event, the Coronation of the Men and Women of the Year was presented featuring the crownees: Ms. Ana Cristi Santos Pangilinan (Philippines), Ms. Angelina Vo (Vietnam), Ms. Nilza Maria Da Silva Soares (Brazil), Bai Fatima Lepoles Abdulrakman (Philippines), Ms. Shirley Pontes (Brazil), Bai Guiamalia Macaumbang Abo (Philippines), Ms. Maria Cristina Torres Ayungao (Philippines), Ms.Seyedeh Shirin Vafaeian (Iran), Ms. Thais Martins De Queiroz (Brazil), Bai Tharhata D. Ampatuan (Philippines), Rey John Lorca (Philippines). Ms. Vafaeian from Iran won the National Dress competition while Ms. Thais from Brazil got the Best in Evening Gown award!
After dinner, the Induction Ceremony of new WCH Officials took place headed by HRH Queen Mariam, while the Sultan Kudarat Descendants Organization of the Philippines (SKDOP) also inducted 33 new officers initiated Datu Zulkarnain Mastura. New Cabinet members were knighted during the Maharlika Royal Investiture featuring Datu Jordan Nirankari Bowen from Poland, Datu Mohamad Firdaus from Malaysia and Bae Huong Vo “Shirley” Yeshi Lamo from USA and Vietnam.
Day 2 begins with the WCH Humanitarian Forum- Moderated by: HRH Queen Mariam discussing the important humanitarian issues of our time. Sultan Kudarat Youth Descendants Organization of the Philippines (SKYDOP) Youth Forum was also included which discussed how to solve the issue of Child Marriages. The Evening Gala Red Carpet cumulated in the traditional Royal Grand Entrance leading to the Royal Maharlika Knighting and Awards. The Honorees are HRH King Robert Obara Nahama III; H.E. Dr. Franco Nicoletti; Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Rhea; Dr. Wellington De Queiroz; Dr. Francisco Humberto De Freitas Azevedo.
Finally, the Sultanate of Maguindanao headed by the Supreme Sultan Salem Mastura initiated the elegant Royal Enthronement of new Traditional Leaders starting with Datu Talib Macaumbang Abo Jr., Bai Guiamalia Macaumbang Abo, and Datu Talib Abo III, accompanied with the declaration of Royal House of Pagadian. Another enthronee was Bai Nalong Mamadsual Mastura. The same procedure has happened to HRH Queen Mariam during her enthronement of new titles as Bai Mompong (Princess of Peace and Unity) with the Declaration of the Royal House of CALABARZON and Chivalric Order of Maguindanao and Maharlika.
Day 3 WCH & Sultanate of Maguindanao Charity Food Distribution to 100 families
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 “Godmother” program is a new Education program of WCH wherein we adopt marginalized schools by means of giving them financial support on regular basis to sustain their status or aid their critical financial situations and even uplift the economic condition of the school.”, explained by Torres. She added, “schools who qualify as our adoptees are those you may consider very poor, most often located in far flung areas in developing countries, and experiencing economic hardships, that when we come in. We not only offer financial support but other sustainable solutions so they can keep the schools going and the children are guaranteed to receive education.
Maria was accompanied by WCH Regional Director, Logesh Dhanasekaran and WCH Humanitarian Ambassador, Rajasimhan Murugavel on a 10-hour roundtrip from Chennai to Karaikal. “We are so proud of the work of WCH all over the world and even more grateful for the accomplishment of WCH that’s being carried-out in our area. As the WCH Regional Director in Tamil Nadu, it will be my duty to ensure that our WCH’s mission and vision are being implemented well and we impact the community in the most effective way,” said Dhanasekaran.
Little Angels Junior Primary School is a government approved school with affordable fees to ensure many students attain education from poor financial background. “We are grateful to Princess Maria Amor and We Care for Humanity, if not for them we would have totally lost the license to operate the school,” explained Mrs. Sumathy Thirupathy, the founder of the school. “We were able to solve the issues of improving the public toilet of the school, as well as paying the government fees to continue our operation. And now that WCH is our permanent Godmother who will support us every step of the way, it’s only fitting that we name the school after Princess Maria,” she proudly added.
The school is now namedPrincess Maria Amor Little Angels Primary School, located in Kairakal, Puducherry, and currently catering to 100 students. The school provides food for the students and other support other than education.
In this period of COVID-19 where quarantines and lockdowns overwhelm incredible hunger in poor communities, what better way to celebrate one’s birthday than to share food even in the simplest way. We Care for Humanity (WCH) conducts FEEDING PROGRAMS in more than 10 countries including Philippines as part of their project-WCH FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19.
Maria Cristina Torres Ayungao, born May 11 of 1970, successfully celebrated her birthday by undertaking a Feeding Program in a depressed community sponsored by WCH. Last 10th of May 2020, Cristina, with the help of her children and in-laws distributed 250 packs of meals in Pitogo, Makati. They served lunch consists of rice and Filipino favorite viand, Menudo.
Cristina, a younger sibling of WCH Founder and President, Sultana Princess Maria Amor Torres is a SAP FICO Consultant by profession and has had 13 years of experience working with big companies like GLOBE Telecoms, Robinsons Land Corporation, Jollibee Food Corporation, Procter & Gamble (P&G) under Hewlett and Packard Phils. (HP) and IT Managers and many more.
Sultana Maria shares her appreciation of her sister, “I am very fortunate to have been born in a philanthropic family. My sister, Cristina is a natural humanitarian since childhood, always ready to help and has desires to do bigger things for humanity in the future. She is a big support to WCH’s endeavors especially in the Philippines. We are grateful and very proud of her accomplishments as a professional, a mother, a sister and a spiritual person.”
Other Torres siblings, Rizaline Irene and Ferdinand also extended their birthday wishes for Cristina, who is currently staying in Makati with her US based daughter- Krishna Lou and newly graduate son- Niles Kim. Her husband, Francisco Ayungao is presently working in Singapore as a manager in a food chain company.
WCH FEEDING PROGRAMS are happening in Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Uganda and Tunisia.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/40LZnz9D1mw
We Care for Humanity (WCH) continues to flourish around the world. In collaboration with Zamling Buddha Foundation (ZBF), WCH founder, HM Sultana Princess Maria Amor Torres Mastura had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing with 7th G.O.D. Awards Champion of Peace and Humanity, Venerable Khen Rinpoche Phurba Dorjee.
The MOU comprises the formation of the WCH Nepal branch and the development goals it will undertake under its banner such Education, Health & Wellness, Poverty Alleviation and Youth and Children Empowerment.
The ceremony which was conducted last January 12, 2020 at Sang Restaurant & Bar in Kathmandu, Nepal, also celebrated the opening of the Zamling Foundation, a newly formed organization chaired by the Venerable Lama.
Nepal and Indian celebrities, educators, including elders and students attended the auspicious gathering.
“Venerable Rinpoche Phurba Dorjee has a long track record of successful initiatives guided by his spiritual leadership and natural altruism. His compassion to the less fortunate especially the children and elders is extraordinary, there is not a single doubt that he is more than fit to fill-in the position as Country Director of WCH Nepal. WCH is very blessed to have him.” – Sultana Princess Maria Amor
The newly appointed Country Director also gave his statement: “In this chaotic world, people are engaging in war, violence, aggression, hatred and killing each other. It’s a very sad reality but we don’t need to kill people and die. We cannot survive and live happily, successfully without others so let’s build and share unity, equality, friendship, love and peace.” – Rinpoche Phurba Dorjee
Khen Rinpoche wears many caps: he is a film maker, producer and CEO of Vajrakilya Productions. Recently, he formed the Himalaya Peace Foundation in India and he is also one of the founders of the Himalaya Peace Caravan in partnership with Sultana Maria which will take off this February 2020 to Mexico.
Rinpoche Phurba Dorjee spends time between India and Nepal but mostly dispersing his philanthropic prowess in Kathmandu.
We Care for Humanity Founder and G.O.D. Chairman, Maria Amor received an award given by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdach Hun Sen for her unwavering support to Save Nature Cambodia for planting almost a million trees in the Kingdom.
H.E. Oknah Sam Dararath, PhD, founder of Save Nature Cambodia and Adviser to Samdach Prime Minister felicitated the Monisarapown Award from the Royal Government of Cambodia to HRH Maria Amor onthe occasion of the 8th Global Order of Dignitaries and Philanthropists (G.O.D.) Awards Ceremony and Dinner Gala at the Anaheim Convention Center, one of California’s landmark last September 21, 2019. Dr. Dararath was enjoined on the stage by other Cambodian delegates and honorees of the said function: H.E. Iv Sry, Advisor to the Ministry of Interior who received the Woman of Honor of Asia from G.O.D.; Mrs. Kimly Lim, President of Family Agricultural Development Community who also G.O.D. recipient as Humanitarian Icon of Cambodia; and Dr. Siphal Pheng, a businessman.
Save Nature Cambodia is a non-governmental organization mandated by the Prime Minister to take the lead in caring for the environment of the Kingdom, not only for planting trees but to save the wildlife, the mountains and proper usage of land to protect the nature and the treasures of the Kingdom. To date, Save Nature has planted over 700,000 trees allover Phnom Penh and Siam Reap with the help of We Care for Humanity and Princess Amor.
Maria Amor is the first ever enthroned Sultana and Queen of Power in Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan in the Philippines and mandated as the Ambassador of the 16 Royal House of Lanao and the Lanao Muslim Professionals Fraternity (LAMUSPROF). “I am grateful to Samdach Prime Minister Hun Sen for recognizing my work for the environment and to His Excellency Oknah Dr. Sam Dararath for giving me an opportunity to work with Save Nature Cambodia. I am equally thankful to His Holiness Samdech Preah Vannaratta Nay Chroek for the endless blessings and to the Kingdom that has embraced me and has given me the wonderful people I call my family and friends. To the King, I have yet the pleasure to meet, I hail, Long Live the King!”
