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Halal Industry takes spotlight at DTI-Led ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ Town Hall in Zamboanga City

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Philippines took a significant step toward promoting the Halal industry as a key driver of economic growth in Mindanao. The Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting, held in Zamboanga City, brought together various stakeholders to discuss strategies for expanding market opportunities and streamlining certification processes, emphasizing the vital role […]

PH, Malaysia’s Halal Development Corporation explore Halal Industry opportunities

The Philippine Embassy in Malaysia engaged in a productive discussion with top executives of Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) on July 9, 2024. Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Ponce led the Philippine delegation, which included Vice Consul Vanessa Orbigo, Commercial Attaché Norjamin Delos Reyes, and Attaché Hannah Patricia De Castro. Representing HDC were Chairperson […]

PH participates in launch event ahead of World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit 2025

The Philippine government participated in the ‘Road to WIES’ (World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit) 2025 event held on July 7 at the West Sumatera Grand Mosque, now known as Masjid Syekh Ahmad Khatib Al Minangkabawi. The event was made possible through a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), the West Sumatra Provincial […]

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 […]

Philippines wins Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year Award (Non-OIC)

The Philippines has been awarded as the Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year at the prestigious Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023 on June 1 in Singapore, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced. The Halal in Travel Global Summit 2023 recognizes destinations, organizations, companies, and individuals who have made a significant impact on the Muslim lifestyle […]

DoST, NCMF pursue enhancement, integrity of halal products

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines aims to double the number of its halal-certified products and services by 2028 as it launches a four-year strategic plan for the development of the industry, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual led the launching of the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan […]