An Opulent Assembly
The summit brought together a constellation of nobility, dignitaries, global luminaries, and revered spiritual leaders, all united by a shared vision for humanitarian progress. The event commenced with a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the start of a day filled with impactful discussions and celebratory events.
The Filipino delegates headed by Honorable Consul Amie Belmonte of the Philippine Consulate in Las Vegas |
WCH Humanitarian Forum
The summit’s Humanitarian Forum featured pivotal discussions on key topics, each moderated by and featuring distinguished panelists:
Women in Leadership: Strategies for Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change- This panel explored the challenges and opportunities women face in leadership roles, discussing strategies to overcome barriers and foster empowerment across various sectors.
Panelists:
HRH Princess Pulcherie Simpson- Amazon Princess Of Abomey- Benin Hon. Bella Aurora Belmonte- Honorary Consul Of The Philippine Consulate In Las Vegas Hon. Cindy Ngoc Tran- Mayor Pro Tem Of The City Of Garden Grove Gerri Schroder- Former City Councilwoman, Henderson, Nevada Pam Phan- President, American-vietnamese Chamber Of Commerce Almas Hamirani- Chief Executive Officer, Hamirani Atelier Murtaza Shahida- Tv Personality And Event Manager Belynn Ngoc Tran Lam- Ceo And Founder, Lam Global Investment And Consulting, Llc Hon. Kathleen Blakely- Honorary Consul For Japan In Las Vegas Lola Smallen- Dance Artist (Specializing In Middle-eastern Dances)
Mental Health: Its Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals- Highlighting the critical intersection between mental health and sustainable development, this panel addressed the importance of mental wellness in achieving broader societal goals.
Panelists:
- H.E. Ivo Josipovic- The 3rd President Of Croatia, A G.O.D. Awards Honoree, And Sits On The Presidential Board Of We Care For Humanity.
- Dr. Noemi Frias- President/CEO Of The Capstone House Llc
- Ven. Lama Ngawang Samten- Dharma Translator & Teacher At The Manjushri Buddhist Center
- Captain Tarana Saleem- Founder Of The Capt. Tarana Saleem Trust And Country Director Of Wch Pakistan Also, The Appointed Royal Maharlika Cabinet Member And Ambassador Of The Sultanate Of Magindanaw In The Country Of Pakistan.
- Rev. Nhan Thanh Nguyen- CEO And Founder Of The Word Of Life Foundation
- Mr. Loloy Reyes- Founder And Chairman Of The Filipino American Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Houston
- Tuan D. Nguyen, Alm- The Founder, Chairman And CEO Asian-american National Committee, Inc
Traditional Kingdoms, Indigenous Peoples and the Environment: Their significance, rights, and preservation - It highlighted their deep connection to the land, the importance of preserving their rights and cultural heritage, and the need for sustainable practices to ensure the protection of our planet for future generations.
Panelist:
- HRH King Constantine M. Butamanya -king Of The Buruuli Kingdom In Uganda And A Member Of We Care For Humanity’s Board Of Advisers.
- James Warren “flaming Eagle” Mooney- Ambassador For Sacred First Nation For Peace, A Seminole Spiritual Leader, Co-founder Of Oklevueha Native American Church
- Hrh Princess Pulcherie Simpson- Princess Of Abomey -Benin Republic, President And Founder Of African Women Solidarity Of Development (Sfadou), And Benin Amazon For Goodwill, Usa
- Dr. Vahan Setyan- Universal Ambassador And Authorized Representative Of The Original Oceti Sakowin Treaty Government Da Ota Government Branch Of The Sioux Nation Of Indians
- H.E. Ivo Josipovic- The 3rd President Of Croatia, A G.O.D. Awards Honoree, And Sits On The Presidential Board Of We Care For Humanity.
- Vahan Setyan- Universal Ambassador for the Original Oceti Sakowin - Dachotah Government Branch and President of Dovin Advisors, LLC
- Reverend Nhan Thanh Nguyen- CEO and Founder of the Word of Life Foundation
Evening Gala
The Korean Cultural Dance Ensemble sponsored by the Korean Association in Las Vegas |
The evening was a blend of elegance and excitement, with a fashion show showcasing the humanitarians who are being celebrated for their contributions to humanity and communities. The gala concluded with a vibrant fundraising campaign and closing ceremony.
Guardian Of Honors/Presenters Of Awards- The Royal Summit was honored by the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including:
- HE President Ivo Josipovic - Former President of Croatia (2010-2015)
- HRH King Constantine M. Butamanya - Sovereign Ruler, Buruuli Kingdom in Uganda
- HRH Princess Pulcherie Simpson - Amazon Princess of Abomey, Benin, and President and Founder of SFADOU and Benin Amazon For Goodwill USA
- Honorable Victoria Seaman - Councilwoman and Candidate for Mayor, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Honorable Judge Kalani Hoo - Chief Judge of North Las Vegas and Justice of the Peace
- Assistant Sheriff Yasenia Yatomi- Assistant Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)
Special Recognition
In recognition of its global impact, We Care for Humanity (WCH), the Sultanate of Magindanaw, HRH Queen Mariam, HM Sultan Zulkarnain Mastura and HRH Crown Prince Muamar Mastura and the Royal Maharlika received Certificates of Recognition from Congressman Steven Horsford and Councilwoman Victoria Seaman. This acknowledgment highlighted the summit’s success and the significant influence of its humanitarian mission.
- Hon. Cindy Ngoc Tran - Mayor Pro Tem and Councilwoman, District 3 City of Garden Grove, CA
- Hon. Bella Aurora Belmonte - Honorary Consul, Philippine Consulate, Las Vegas
- Gerri Schroder - Former City Councilwoman, Henderson, Nevada
- Josie Harrison - Past District Governor, Lions District 46-2015/2016, Las Vegas Breakfasters Lions Club
- Rev. Nhan Thanh Nguyen - CEO and Founder of the Word of Life Foundation
- Ven. Lama Ngawang Samten - Dharma Translator & Teacher, Manjushri Buddhist Center, Canada
- Dr. Noemi Frias - President/CEO of Capstone House LLC
- Loloy Reyes - Founder and Chairman, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
- Shabbir Maria - Vice President, CTWT, and CEO of Aesthetic Concept Clinic, Pakistan
- Murtaza Shahida - TV Personality and Event Manager
- Pam Phan - President, American-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce
- Belynn Ngoc Tran Lam - CEO and Founder, Lam Global Investment and Consulting, LLC
- Koemno Chhoueng - Director, Family Agriculture Development Community
- Almas Hamirani - CEO, Hamirani Atelier
- Le Thì Lanh - CEO, Chag Hula Group Company, Vietnam
- Thu Giay Le - Co-Founder, Vnex Vietnam Company Limited
- Nguyen T. Kieu Huong - Co-Founder, Wol Market, Vietnam
- Thao Pham - Chief Financial Officer, Word of Life Foundation
- Thi Phuong Anh Tran - CEO, Word of Life
- Tracy Thao Ho - CEO, Business for Home, LLC
- Tran Thi Hai - Founder, WOL Education
- Nguyen Thu Huyen - Production Director and Founding Shareholder, Truong Sinh Factory
- Stacey Nguyen - CEO, Worldwide Travel Membership
- Jenny Le - CEO, Global Financial Group
- Tran Thi Thanh Ha - CEO, Medical Doctheinz, Germany
- Jacob Wheeler - Real Estate Agent/Consultant, Nevada, USA
- Gulraiz Khan - Social Worker/Businessman, Jeweler of Gold and Diamond
- Thol Bun - Officer, GIZ German NGO
- Veasna Chhoueng - Deputy Director, Family Agriculture Development Community
- Muhammad Kashif - Businessman/Jeweler, Gold and Diamond
- Muzamil Amjad - Businessman and Director, CTPC
- Muhammad Naeem Rajput - Public Attorney/Social Worker
- Agha Safdar Dahlwi - Businessman, CEO Overseas Employment Agency
- Shabbir Ghulam - Businessman/Investor, Dealer of Ferrari, Land Cruiser, Mercedes
- Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tam - Co-Founder, Word of Life Vietnam Company Limited
- Cong Thanh Vo - MDD, Wol Ca, Word of Life Church Gulfport
- David Quach Nghia - CEO, Word of Life Canada
- Doan Vu Ninh - Doctor of Oriental Medicine
- Tran Tri Dung - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Truong Sinh Group
Royal Maharlika Investiture
The Royal Maharlika Investiture celebrated exceptional individuals whose unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes earned them prestigious honors. The investiture highlighted:
Cabinet Members:
- Kimly Lim, Director General of the Farmer Agriculture Development Community in Cambodia, for her extensive disaster relief efforts.
- Captain Tarana Saleem, Chairperson of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Aviation, known for her pioneering work in aviation and humanitarian aid.
- Thanh Lam, a seasoned healthcare professional with over a decade of experience.
- Hector Sarinana, an entrepreneur and construction consultant with nearly two decades of support for We Care for Humanity.
- Ven. Lama Tashi Norbu - Founder and Creative Director of the Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art, Netherlands
- Zen Master Tam Trung Giac Huynh Nghia - Head of the Ashram Linh Hoa, recognized for his dedication to peace and spiritual leadership
Partners and Media
The summit was supported by key partners including the Honorary Philippines Consulate in Las Vegas, Word Of Life, African Women Solidarity of Development, American-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, Captain Tarana Welfare Trust, Hollywood Times and Mr. Jacob Wheeler, the master of ceremony of the summit.
About the WCH Royal Summit
The illustrious WCH Royal Summit seamlessly intertwines the esteemed gatherings of We Care for Humanity, the Royal Maharlika and the Sultanate of Magindanaw, under the guidance of Her Royal Highness Queen Maria Amor Torres Mastura, Head of the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog. This grand assembly harmonizes nobility, global luminaries, and revered spiritual leaders from around the world, reflecting a profound commitment to advancing humanitarian goals and shaping the tapestry of humanity.
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