DTI Secretary Fred Pascual advances PH Halal strategy, eyes to boost employment and attract investment
On 23 January 2024, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual amplified the Department’s commitment to position the Philippines as the fastest-growing Halal hub in the Asia Pacific region during the launching of the four-year Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan held at the World Trade Center. Aligned with President Marcos Jr.’s 8-Point […]
Halal food is for everyone
One of the initiatives lately of both the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) is the promotion of halal cuisine. I know that past administrations have also promoted this but it’s wonderful to see a lot of events supporting the halal industry just in the past couple of weeks. […]
DTI introduces Philippines as ‘Halal-Friendly Country’ at Gulfood 2024
Aleem Siddiqui M. Guipal, the Head of the Philippine Halal Industry Development Office within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has propelled the concept of ‘Halal Friendly Philippines’ onto the global stage at Gulfood 2024 in the Middle East. Serving as a panelist in the discussion titled “Power of Digitalization, Collaboration, and Imagination: A […]
Halal recognizes our culture, tradition, and way of life
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I was privileged to speak during the Philippine Halal Economy Festival organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Nov. 22, 2023. As the only woman Muslim Cabinet member and a proud daughter of Mindanao, I expressed my appreciation for being given the honor to be with […]