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 […]
PH seeks partnerships with Arab countries to boost Halal Industry
The Philippines is actively seeking collaboration with Arab countries to bolster its local halal industry and empower Filipino entrepreneurs, according to the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in a report on Arab News. Manila is keen on significantly expanding the country’s halal sector, aiming to attract 230 billion pesos ($4 billion) in investments and […]
DTI Halal dev’t office chief emphasizes need for collaboration to boost PH Halal industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Halal Industry Development Office highlighted the need to fostering regional cooperation and expanding the reach of Halal-certified products in a panel discussion during the 1st PCCI BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) Region Trade, Investment, and Halal Industry Conference. The panel focused on the opportunities and challenges […]
PH pushes for Halal Industry growth at inaugural BIMP-EAGA trade conference
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up its efforts to position the Philippines as a key player in the global Halal market, unveiling ambitious plans during the 1st PCCI BIMP-EAGA(Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) region. Trade, Investment, and Halal Industry Conference. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque put the spotlight on […]
DTI chief outlines strategic priorities for the Philippine Halal Industry
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque has outlined a series of strategic priorities aimed at advancing the Philippine Halal industry. In a recent Facebook post, DTI Program Manager for the Halal Industry Development Office, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal, detailed Roque’s three key focus areas. First, Roque emphasized the importance of international trade […]
DTI expects growth in Islamic banking with Maybank’s Zamboanga launch
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sees a broader range of financing products and services becoming available to the Filipino Muslim community, following the launch of Maybank Philippines’ first Islamic banking unit in Zamboanga on August 14. Maybank Philippines has set a precedent by being the first to open an Islamic banking window in […]
DTI, PCCI Sign Agreement to promote Halal products in key cities
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Quezon City and Makati City have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting Halal products and services in major urban areas. This move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of the Halal […]
Lanao Del Norte lawmaker backs efforts to boost Philippine Halal Industry
Lanao Del Norte 1st District Representative Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo has thrown his full support behind the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Halal Industry Development Office as it advances programs aimed at enhancing the country’s Halal sector. Dimaporo expressed his support to the development of the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which […]
2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair to feature Halal products
The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) will take place from August 21 to 25 at the Megatrade Halls 1-3 of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO), this annual event aims to showcase local products and […]