Bangsamoro Ministry of Science and Technology to boos science, tech in BARMM with P57M5M budget for 2025
The Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) secured a significant boost for its programs with the approval of a ₱575 million budget for 2025. This allocation, approved by the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Budget, and Management, represents an increase of ₱88.5 million from its initial ₱486 million proposal. The enhanced funding aims […]
Davao startup week features Halal and grassroots innovation
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI, in partnership with IDEAS Davao and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), highlighted Halal and grassroots innovations during Davao Startup Week 2024. The event featured Halal cosmetics developed by DOST-ITDI and the Halal Transparent Traceability System (HATTS), a collaborative project with USEP, MS3, and UTP […]
NCMF-BMEA Launches Halal Primer
Quezon City, Philippines – The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has launched the “NCMF Halal Primer,” a resource aimed at promoting awareness of Halal standards and practices across the country. This primer offers a comprehensive guide on Halal certification, covering sectors such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The NCMF Halal Primer is designed to […]
CITEM to Showcase Philippine Halal-Friendly Products at MIHAS 2024
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) will present the country’s top Halal-friendly products and services at the 20th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) from September 17 to 20, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Halal Industry Development-Program Management Office (HID-PMO) and the Philippine Trade […]
Philexport backs Halal growth and BIMP-EAGA opportunities
PHILEXPORT has reaffirmed its support for the development of the Halal industry and the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Philexport president Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr. highlighted the organization’s early recognition of the region’s potential during his closing remarks at the 1st PCCI BIMP-EAGA Trade Investment and Halal Industry Conference on August 20, 2024. “In […]
MinDa chief highlights Halal sector role for Mindanao economic growth
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno emphasized the significant role of the Halal sector in Mindanao’s economic growth, identifying it as a “priority agenda” within the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Magno’s statement followed the successful Halal Industry Conference held in Manila last week. He highlighted the potential for establishing Special […]
PH to host first health and wellness congress, Halal Expo in November
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, announced support for the upcoming Halal Expo Philippines and the inaugural Philippines International Health and Wellness Congress in November 2024. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco highlighted the event’s potential to attract buyers from the Middle […]
PEZA showcases Halal Industry growth potential at Global Fusion Event
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) highlighted the emerging investment opportunities in ecozones, with a special focus on the halal sector at the 2024 Global Fusion Event, held on August 20 at the Manila Hotel. The event put a spotlight on the growing investment opportunities within the Philippines’ halal industry. The event, organized by Arkat […]
NCMF publishes Halal modules to boost PH Halal industry
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has published the NCMF Halal Modules, a milestone in the Philippine Halal industry on Wednesday, July 31. The challenging task of developing these industry modules started back in 2017. Despite facing numerous expected and unforeseen delays, the NCMF remained steadfast in its commitment to completing the modules. The […]
BARMM Holds third public hearing on Halal Fast Food Labeling Act
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Committee on Trade, Investment, and Tourism recently held its third public hearing on Parliament Bill No. 164, the Bangsamoro Halal Fast Food Labeling Act. The proposed legislation mandates that all fast food restaurants operating in the region clearly label their products and condiments to indicate whether […]