DAVAO CITY --- The Maharadjah Tabunaway
Descendants Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MTDCPI), the official and sole
organization in charge of implementing the programs and activities of the Royal
(Kesultanan) of Shariff Maharadjah Tabunaway Empire (Johore) Mindanao
Darussalam Philippines spearheaded the three-day activity 2nd International
Royalty, Nobility Interfaith Peace Conference (Global Synergy of Royalty and
Nobility Council World) last November 26-28 at the Ritz Hotel and Davao
Convention Center, this city.
Her Royal Highness
Permaisuri Sultanah Shariffah Maharhanee Tuanku Marieta Nor-Aisha
Mindalano-Adam, president and chief executive officer of MTDCPI, acknowledged
the foreign dignitaries, delegates, and other participants during the opening
program.
There was declaration
of the International Royalty and Nobility Interfaith Peace Conference by His
Majesty Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Sultan Shariff Maharadjah Tabunaway Tuanku
Abdullah Lihondo Esmail Adam together with Paramount Sultan Ali Ampaso Umpa and
Paramount Sultan Usman T. Sarangani. They were assisted by HRH Permaisuri Duli
Yang Amat Mulia Sultanah Shariffah Tuanku Marieta Nor-Aisha Mindalano-Adam and
HRH Rajah Mamalu Dato Mohammad Linas.
Engr. Marites K.
Maguindra, executive director of the Bureau of Cultural Heritage – Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao, introduced the interfaith dialogue. Keynote Speaker
in the dialogue was Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP)
Secretary Jesus “Jess” Dureza.
Peace builder and
master of divinity Rev. Daniel Pantoja (Lakan Sumulong) discussed the Safe
Space for all Faiths: Supporting Interfaith Expression and Experience in all settings.
Former parish priest
Rev. Abdullah Andrade tackled on strengthening ties and deepening understanding
of differences among tri-people in the Philippines while Bae Agnes Escudero (Indigenous
People) shared about the imperative role of women in interfaith peace-building.
During the
solidarity night, keynote speakers included NCCA chairman and national artist
Virgilio Almario represented by Executive Director Rico S. Pableo, Jr.Messages
were also delivered by HRH Princess (RA-TK) Fevrinah Sheraden of Silatnas
Nusantara from Canada (Indonesia), HRH Dato Sri. Dr. T. Mujeebuddeen Bin Abdul
Samad (Tan Sri Dato Raden Pangeran Jayaningrat) who is the president of Kelab Kebajikan
BN4U Malaysia – Umno Barisan National Party of Malaysia, HRH Prince Daniel Clay
of Virginia, USA, Managing Director of Pakistan’s Sendh Trust and Development
HRH Dr. Khadim Dahot, HRH Raja Ahmad Benny Samu Samu, Secretary General of
Silatnas, Indonesia, and YM Pengian Sitti Harna HJ. Ismail Hamad of the
Sultanate of Bulungan.
During the
solidarity night, the royal couple was recognized and appointed with the Royal
Title of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Sultan Shariff Maharadjah Tabunaway and Duli
Yang Amat Mulia Sultanah Shariffah Maharhanee Tabunaway as the Sultanate of Mindanaue
Darussalamby the Malaysian government with the blessing of Brunei and Johore.
The recognition
and appointment was underlined based on the true history of HM Sultan Shariff Maharadjah
Tabunaway identically found in the archive of Aceh, Johore and Brunei
Darussalam.The enthronement is historical as it is the very first in history
that the Malaysian government has appointed or recognized any royalty in
Mindanao.
In addition, there
was also a forum about federalism.
“We should deeply
understand federalism and the royal houses can be of help in such endeavor,”
Mindalano-Adam said.
In accordance to
the forum, there was launching and oath taking of the MRRD NECC and Traditional
and Tribal Group (TTG) MRR NECC represented by the national president Undersecretary
Atty. John Castrisiones and the traditional leaders and tribal groups (TTG)represented
by the Tribal Prime Minister HRH Sultan Ali Ampaso Umpa, HM DYMM Sultan Shariff
Maharadjah Tabunaway Tuanku Abdullah Lihondo Esmail Adam, HRH Paramount Sultan
Usman T. Sarangani, Sr., and HRH Rajah MamaluDato Mohammad Linas.
They were assisted
by HRH Permaisuri DYAM Sultanah Shariffah Tuanku Marieta Nor-Aisha Mindalano-Adam
with the traditional leaders and the four pillars of the traditional system of
Mindanaue Darussalam.
Further, a royal
march of royalties (foreign delegates and local royalties)took place together
with the national executives, local government units, Armed Forces of the
Philippines, tribal and other groups which included Royal Sultanate Empire of
Kapatagan Valley, Royal House of Sultanate of Uyaan Madamba, Lanao del Sur, the
four pillars of traditional leaders of Mindanao, Royal House of Mamalu Kinship,
Kesultanan and Kerajaan Shariff Maharadjah Tabunaway Empire, representatives
from Malaysian government, delegates from Indonesia, Royal Sultanante of Bulungan,
Kingdom of Pakualaman, Royal Society Group of Japan, RSG Group of Indonesia,
Sultanate of Aceh, Kingdom of Singapura, representative from Kendari, Sulawesi,
ingo/ngo, traditional leaders, tribal leaders, and other sectors.
The MTDCPI is a
non-governmental organization founded and incorporated in the office of
Securities and Exchange Commission on the 6th of September 2011 with
registration number CN201115711.
The MTDCPI is the
official and sole organization in charge of implementing the programs and
activities of the Royal Kesultanan of Shariff Maharadjah Tabunaway Empire
Johore Mindanao Darussalam Philippines.
It is a mass-based
community non-government organization hat promotes health care and humanitarian
services which over the years extended coverage in the Mindanao area and the
whole country in response to the current needs of the Bangsamoro and the tri-people
in order to sustain, strengthen, and promote human rights, cultural heritage,
peace and capacity building, good governance initiatives, and humanitarian
crisis intervention to the marginalized and underprivileged Muslim Ummah of the
Philippines.
The MTDCPI is
managed by independent and non-partisan Muslim leaders who are with expertise and
are practically and technically-minded individuals, compassionate on various fields
of capacity buildings, humanitarian services, and community development.
Its goal is to
lead the powerless, reserved individuals, and the Indigenous people to achieve
and realize their honor and dignity, rights and capability, justice, and
freedom and to support and help one another.
They have been
engaged in charity works for almost 10 years and because of their noble work
and achievements, many of the local and international institutions, groups, and
organizations have recognized their efforts and initiatives. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA- MINDANAO EXPOSE’)
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