Lanao Del Norte lawmaker urges gov’t to increase number of Halal-accredited msmes
Lanao Del Norte Representative Mohammad Khalid Dimaporo is urging the national government to find more ways in increasing the number of Halal-certified businesses during the budget hearing of the Department of Trade and Industry. Dimaporo said that while the government is ramping efforts to train more people in halal products, the real accomplishment is when […]
Lanao Del Sur empowers farmers with halal promotion and advocacy training
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) in Lanao del Sur has launched a vital initiative to empower local farmers through its Community-Based Halal Promotion and Advocacy Awareness Program. Held at the MAFAR Social Hall, the training aimed to educate farmers about the growing opportunities in the Halal market and equip them with […]
BARMM govt’, Halal board hold workshop on Halal development plan
The Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT), in collaboration with the Bangsamoro Halal Board (BHB), led a pivotal workshop aimed at refining the Bangsamoro Halal Industry Development Plan (BHIDP). The event was a crucial step in the ongoing formulation of the BHIDP. The workshop brought together representatives from various ministries, agencies, and offices within […]
Malaysia vows to strengthen Halal economy ties with PH
Malaysia vows to deepen collaboration with the Philippines in the Halal economy and strengthen bilateral relations with its ASEAN neighbor. During the anniversary reception in Makati last week, Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino highlighted the growing synergies between Malaysia and the Philippines in key sectors, including SME development, digitalization, and advancing the Halal ecosystem. […]
DTI, Malaysia strengthen partnership ahead of MIHAS 2024
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is intensifying efforts to promote Philippine Halal products globally, as it prepares for the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024. DTI Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque met with Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, along with 21 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]
DTI empowers Western Visayas coconut industry with Halal orientation
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI gathered 80 stakeholders from the Western Visayas coconut industry for a Regional Halal Orientation on August 29, 2024. The event aimed to unlock the sector’s potential in the rapidly growing global Halal market. This event, supported by the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) and […]
DOT targets growth in Halal tourism to attract more Muslim visitors
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying efforts to increase tourist arrivals from Muslim countries by actively engaging with hotel operators to promote Halal tourism across the Philippines. In May this year, the DOT signed an agreement with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR) to convert all 13 of its properties across the country to become […]
NCMF hosts Malaysian Company for Halal Development Talks
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)’s Bureau of Muslim Economic Affairs (BMEA) hosted a delegation from GISB Holding, a leading Malaysian company, to explore collaborative efforts aimed at advancing Halal development initiatives in the Philippines on Sept.2. The delegation, led by Tuan Nik Hazani Nik Mohamad, an advisory board member of GISB Holding, included […]
PH-Malaysia Relations Strengthened at Malaysia’s National Day Anniversary
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined the celebration of Malaysia’s 67th National Day Anniversary on Wednesday, September 4. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and led by Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency (H.E.) Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, highlighted the enduring partnership between the Philippines […]
Boracay to open private beach for muslims
Boracay is set to open a special beach dedicated to Muslim travelers in its effort to become a more inclusive travel destination, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official announced Friday. The private cove, located within Boracay Newcoast, will be launched on Sept. 10 specifically for Muslim women. “Some Muslims can swim in public, but others […]