According to the Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, His Majesty Abdulaziz Salem Mastura Kudarat V,“This is the first time that this caliber of event will happen in Mindanao which will benefit the Sultanate and the people in Mindanao especially in promoting peace among nations and indigenous people. We are in support of the mission of our Queen of Maharlika and Princess of CALABARZON, our very own HRH Mariam Leonora Torres Mastura, the founder and chairman of the summit”.
The WCH Royal Summit dubbed as the biggest gathering of dignitaries and traditional leaders is a conglomeration of flagship events by We Care For Humanity and the Royal Maharlika since 2013. The summits are held in different nations and encompasses the advocacies of both organizations to create a larger impact to humanity.
“We are very proud of what has become of all our events combined. We created a greater synergy among our supporters, followers, and beneficiaries by interrelating our programs and celebrating them in different countries.”, the Princess said. She added, “The success of our summit in Dubai last 18th of June just proved that the WCH Royal Summit has become an institution for excellence and manifestation of global partnerships and humanitarian interventions”.
The WCH Royal Summit, Philippines is expected to welcome world leaders, Kings and Queens from Africa, Asia and even Europe and many notable guests from more than 30 countries. The summit will feature the following events:
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.
We Care for Humanity (WCH)launched the Laptops for Humanity program in 2023 which aims to bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology for those who may not have the means to afford it. By equipping marginalized individuals with laptops, WCH empowers them with the tools needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. Through Laptops for Humanity, WCH strives to create opportunities for education, skill development, and economic advancement, ultimately paving the way for a brighter future for these individuals and their communities.
To lead this program, WCH Founder Queen Maria Amor Leonor Torres Mastura appointed WCH Human Rights Ambassador Sean Bardoo to facilitate the program. Sean, with his background in law and experience as a radio commentator, brings a unique perspective to the Laptops for Humanity program. His dedication to human rights and his passion for making a positive impact on society make him the perfect leader for this initiative. Through his dedication, the program has seen great success in reaching those in need in Uganda and Kenya and providing them with the necessary tools to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
"As the program continues to expand, we are confident that the Laptops for Humanity initiative will touch more lives and make a lasting difference in communities worldwide", said Torres.
With the support of dedicated individuals like Sean Bardoo and the vision of Queen Maria Amor Leonor Torres Mastura, WCH is committed to creating a brighter future for all through the power of technology and education. Together, they can bridge the digital divide and empower marginalized individuals to reach their full potential.
As the head of the delegation, Torres, also known as the Traveling Queen, held productive discussions with key stakeholders in higher education, academia, and Traditional Chiefs under the guidance of WCH partner, the Human Development Association (HUDAS) headed by Mrs. Alina OUATTARA, located in Côte d'Ivoire.
The Education for Humanity (E4H) initiative seeks to provide scholarships to disadvantaged Ivorian students, enabling them to pursue higher education or vocational training.
During her visit, the Queen took time to visit an organization supporting vulnerable groups such as street children, orphans, juvenile inmates, and widows. Here, she brought joy to the children by providing both sustenance and essential supplies.
"We are dedicated to coming back to Ivory Coast soon to continue our humanitarian work," were her final words before departing from Ivory Coast.
Kitui/Kenya - We Care for Humanity (WCH) initiated the Water for Humanityproject in Kenya, led by Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, alongside Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (10th Vice President of Kenya), Hon. Gideon Mulyungi, and Hon. Irene Kasalu, as well as the local residents of Tita, Katuluni, and Waita ward, Mwingi Central.
During the project launch, former Vice President Musyoka highlighted the importance of providing clean water access to communities in need. The collaboration between WCH and local leaders demonstrated a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of residents in the region.
Queen Maria's dedication to the cause was reflected in her address, where she highlighted the tangible benefits of the project, “although it is a modest project, it will benefit 3000 residents, 800 donkeys, 600 cows, and over 3,000 goats in this area. We plan to initiate more Water for Humanity Projects to support women and girls who travel long distances in search of water during dry seasons.”
Looking ahead, the WCH founder envisioned implementing additional Water for Humanity Projects to alleviate the struggles of women and girls who must travel long distances to find water, particularly in dry periods.
The collaborative and compassionate spirit showcased at the inauguration event sets a positive tone for future efforts aimed at improving water accessibility and enhancing the quality of life for communities in Kenya and beyond.
