BARMM aims to be Southeast Asia’s Halal hub
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) aims to become a hub for the halal industry in Southeast Asia. The autonomous government plans to achieve this through foreign investments from Muslim countries. “We are partnering with some companies in the halal industry, especially from Malaysia and Middle Eastern countries,” said Murad Ebrahim, Chief Minister […]
Bicol pushes for Halal-friendly initiatives to attract tourists and boost local MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry in Bicol (DTI-5) is urging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to focus on promoting and developing halal products. This initiative aims to create more opportunities and attract tourists, particularly from Muslim countries. The “Halal-Friendly Bicol Region” initiative was launched at the Pepperland Hotel on Wednesday. DTI-5 Regional Director […]