PH strengthens Halal ties with Malaysia to access GCC markets
The Philippines is building on its participation in the recently concluded 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) to expand its halal businesses into global markets, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela A. Ponce emphasized in an interview with Gulf Times the country’s efforts to strengthen halal industry collaboration […]
Philippines eyes expansion of Halal products in GCC markets
The Philippines has consolidated a strong team of government agencies to enhance its halal ecosystem and tap into foreign markets, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “We see the opportunity to be present in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. We want our programmes and initiatives to be […]
LuLu Hypermarket sourcing $20M in Halal Products from the Philippines
LuLu Hypermarket is actively sourcing halal products from the “Halal-Friendly Philippines,” with annual sales totaling $20 million, a significant boost to the local halal industry. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) delegation recently met with key LuLu officials, including Asif Ahamed, Director of LuLu Hypermarket (Kuala Lumpur), and Philippine Country General Manager Rajat Agarwal, […]
Qatari investments could boost PH Halal sector- DTI
Qatari investments are poised to play a crucial role in developing the Philippines’ experiential tourism sector and enhancing its halal-preparedness, according to a key official from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Speaking to Gulf Times on the sidelines of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024, Aleem Siddiqui M. Guiapal, Director of the […]