PH attracts P2.65-B halal investments
By Kris Raymundo (Philippine News Agency) MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Task Force Halal Industry Development Program Manager Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal said the agency is currently working on PHP2.65 billion worth of investments to stimulate the local halal sector. During DTI’s budget hearing of House Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday, Guiapal said these […]
Maybank Philippines launches first Islamic banking unit
Maybank Philippines has launched the country’s first Islamic banking unit in Zamboanga on August 14, following the implementation of Republic Act 11439. This marks a significant milestone in the development of Islamic banking in the Philippines, a system that complies with Islamic financial principles. Maybank Philippines is the first to open an Islamic banking window, […]