DTI Opens National Halal Industry Office to Boost Philippines’ Global Halal Market
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched the National Halal Industry and Development Office (NHIDO), marking a major milestone in the Philippines’ ambition to become a leader in the global Halal industry by 2025. This initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to enhance its domestic Halal market while expanding the export […]
Enhancing Agri-Fishery Value Chain at 3rd Bangsamoro Agri-Fishery Halal Congress
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) successfully organized the 3rd Bangsamoro Agri-Fishery Halal Congress from December 8-12, 2024, focusing on strengthening the halal food industry in the region. This year’s theme, “Enhancing the Agri-Fishery Value Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Halal Food Industry Development,” gathered key stakeholders to discuss the ongoing […]
HalalPreneur initiative launched at MSU-IIT to boost Halal entrepreneurship among young people
A new generation of entrepreneurs is stepping up to champion the growing halal industry with the launch of the HalalPreneur initiative at the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT). Representing the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Halal Industry Development Office, PM Aleem Siddiqui M. Guiapal was represented by Mr. Raison Dimaampao Arobinto during […]
NCMF-NCR Joins DTI’s Halal Development and Trade Office for Year-End Assessment and Planning
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos – National Capital Region (NCMF-NCR) recently participated in the year-end assessment and planning session organized by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Halal Development and Trade Office (HDTO). The event focused on discussing the legal framework of the Halal industry and the specific roles and mandates of the […]
Davao Region Advances Halal Awareness and Industry Growth
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao took a significant step in advancing Halal awareness on December 12, when it hosted the Davao Halal Forum to promote collaboration and growth within the region’s Halal industry. Led by DTI Regional Director Romeo L. Castañaga, the forum brought together key stakeholders, including local businesses and government […]
DOST-Bicol Team Members Certified as Halal Auditors to Boost Food Safety Standards
The Department of Science and Technology – Bicol (DOST-Bicol) has taken a significant step towards enhancing Halal certification and auditing capabilities in the region. On December 2-5, 2024, two members of the DOST-Bicol Food Safety Team (DOST-BFST), Ms. Angelyn Otilla, Senior Science Research Specialist from PSTO-Camarines Sur, and Mr. Bon Carlo D. Salonga, Science Research […]
Halal Certification Audit Conducted on Malagos Double-A Slaughterhouse
In a significant move towards ensuring the availability of Halal-certified meat products in Davao, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and the Mindanao Halal Authority (MinHa) conducted a thorough audit of the Malagos Double A Slaughterhouse. This audit is a key part of the slaughterhouse’s application process for Halal certification, which, if granted, will […]
Halal-certified industries feature prominently in BEZA bill
The proposed Bangsamoro Economic Zone Act of 2025 highlights halal-certified industries as a cornerstone of the region’s economic growth, alongside agro-industrial ventures and IT parks. The Bangsamoro Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) and the Office of Bangsamoro Member of Parliament Marjanie S. Macasalong are collaborating to fast-track the passage of this legislation, which aims to institutionalize […]
Halal Module now part of AIM Knowledge Resource Center
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Halal Module has been officially included in the Knowledge Resource Center of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), one of Asia’s top business schools. This development was facilitated by the NCMF-NCR Regional Office under the leadership of Regional Director Dimapuno A. Datu-Ramos, Jr. NCMF-NCR Team, together with Executive […]
DTI urges Maguindanao’s Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism to Boost BARMM’s Global Presence Through Halal Initiatives
Department of Trade and Industry Halal Industry Development Program Manager Aleem Guiapal met with the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) Maguindanao, led by Provincial Director Romeo Diocolano, to encourage their active participation in the Halal Friendly Philippines national brand campaign. Guiapal emphasized the importance of showcasing Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) […]