NCMF-NCR, DTI-PTTC join forces to support Halal training for Muslim MSMEs
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos-National Capital Region (NCMF-NCR) and the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade Training Center (DTI-PTTC) are preparing a training program aimed at empowering Muslim Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Metro Manila. During a meeting on October 17, 2024, led by NCMF-NCR Regional Director Dr. Dimapuno A. Datu-Ramos, […]
Control Union Partners with PH Ulama Congress to enhance Halal certification services
Control Union Philippines has announced a partnership with the Philippine Ulama Congress Organization Inc. (PUCOI) to strengthen its halal certification and food safety services. This collaboration comes as the demand for halal certification rises in the Philippines, with businesses seeking to meet the highest standards in halal food production. Through this partnership, Control Union and […]
NCMF, DTI team up with AIM to develop Halal Industry Executive Course
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Trade Training Center (DTI-PTTC) have partnered with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to develop an executive course aimed at strengthening the halal industry in the Philippines. The course will also focus on Islamic banking and finance. A meeting was held […]
More players join Halal ecosystem investment account platform
The Halal ecosystem continues to expand as more players are welcomed into the Investment Account Platform (IAP). Department of Trade and Industry Task Force Halal Industry Development Program Manager Aleem Guiapal met with IAP CEO and Co-founder Maharlika Kristal J. Alonto and Atty. Majid Marohombsar, also a Co-founder of the initiative. The Investment Account Platform […]
Halal-certified culinary school hosts educational leaders from Malaysia
Members of the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development and the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment from Sarawak, Malaysia, visited the JIB International Management School and ICHEF on Wednesday, October 9. Joining the delegation were Deddy Faisal Ahmed Salleh, Consul General of Malaysia, and TESDA officials from various regional offices. The visit […]
Malaysia pledges to strengthen ties with the Philippines, explore halal industry cooperation
Malaysia has expressed its commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the Philippines as it prepares to take on the role of ASEAN Chairman in 2025. This was highlighted during a courtesy call by a Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid’s on President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Discussions centered on opportunities to expand cooperation in the […]
MOU signed to boost Halal certification and education standards in the Philippines
The Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and the Philippine Ulama Congress Organization, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), setting the stage for elevated halal standards across the country. The agreement focuses on enhancing the rigor and credibility of the halal certification process while promoting comprehensive education on halal principles. This collaboration […]
MUSIAD, DTI meet to discuss halal sector investments, partnerships
Key figures from the global and local halal industries recently convened to explore future collaborations aimed at boosting the halal market. Dr. Riza Derindag and his team from the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD) held a meeting with Dir. Aleem Guiapal, Program Head of the Philippine Halal Industry Development at the Department of Trade […]
DTI chief promotes Filipino Halal products in Dubai visit
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque, during her recent visit to Dubai, actively explored expanding the presence of Filipino Halal-certified products in top supermarkets such as Al Maya and Carrefour. As part of her mission, she emphasized the potential of Halal-certified Filipino goods, highlighting their quality and competitiveness in the international market. […]
Halal Industry takes center stage at World Trade Center Metro Manila
The World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) successfully hosted another engaging Business Broadcast event, spotlighting the expansion and innovation of the Halal ecosystem in the Philippines. Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates gathered to discuss new opportunities and strategies for advancing Halal industry growth both locally and globally. The event featured partnerships with several key organizations, […]