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Investments from Qatar could play a key role in the Philippines’ bid to become Asia’s halal hub, DTI-Trade Promotions Group (TPG) Undersecretary Abdulgani M Macatoman said Sunday. Citing the need for more halal processing facilities in the Philippines, Macatoman said the country could benefit from Qatari investments and expertise, as well as in knowledge …
The Philippine Halal Export Development Board (PHEDB) is fast-tracking the formulation of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the country’s halal law. “Right now, we are finalizing the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Halal Act. Hopefully, before the end of May the IRR can already be released,” Department of Trade and Industry …
Unilever plans to position its operation in the Philippines as the regional hub for the halal market in Southeast Asia and Australia as it puts up more facilities in the country. The construction of its mega distribution center in Cabuyao, Laguna is underway, its largest distribution center in the Philippines, to complement its P1.7 billion …
UNILEVER Philippines will start supplying halal products for both domestic and foreign markets, after its factory in Cavite recently received halal certification. In a media briefing on Thursday, newly appointed Unilever Philippines Chairman Benjie Yap said the P1.7-billion Unilever Cavite Foods Factory gained halal certification in February. The Cavite facility will produce and export halal …
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Brunei have agreed to cooperate in developing their halal industry and explore ways to enhance their collaboration in the energy sector. Bilateral cooperation on halal industry and energy was among the topics discussed by President Duterte and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during their meeting Thursday in Malacañang. Bolkiah is …
Bolkiah is in Manila for a state visit upon the invitation of Duterte. He will also attend the regional summit in Manila this weekend. “Promoting culture remains vital in order to strengthen our identities and protect and promote the values and heritage we hold dear,” the President said in a joint statement with Bolkiah at …
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, April 28 —The Regional Board of Investments of the Autonomous Region in Muslim in Mindanao (RBOI-ARMM) in the Phillipines has gathered investors and representatives from the business community, government agencies, banks, and the academe in a consultation in a bid to improve investment opportunities. The consultation forum covered presentations of …
The Muslim committee of the Philippines’ House of Representatives approved on Thursday House Bill 968 which seeks to declare February 1 “National Hijab Day.” In a statement on Thursday, Anak Mindanao party list Rep. Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, author of the bill, said that the aim of the bill is to raise awareness on misconceptions about …
From lighting to fashion, there is money to be made in catering to once-ignored customers. TOKYO/MANILA In Asia, entrepreneurs can “think about creating startups that are global from day one,” said Ernestine Fu, venture partner at the Alsop Louie Partners. “[That] is not possible in Silicon Valley.” One reason for this is that some problems …
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—In order to ensure the marketability of foods that are certified as “halal” in both domestic and global markets, City Mayor Sara Duterte issued Executive Order No. 12 to pave way for the creation of Davao City Halal Industry Development Council. In a City Information Office dispatch Wednesday, the Presidential daughter said that …
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Philippines may be exporting products to the biggest halal markets in just a year or two, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto said at the world’s largest halal event held here. Alonto spoke at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) which ran from April 5 to 8 …
The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists. The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has unveiled a series of initiatives as part of a major drive to create a long-term infrastructure across the country to diversify its visitor arrivals by attracting Muslim visitors- especially …
AS THE Muslim travel market becomes a growing force worldwide, ASEAN countries are developing new strategic directions in a bid to wrestle a bigger piece of the lucrative halal tourism pie. This fast-growing sector is projected to grow to 150 million visitors comprising 11 percent of the global travel economy with an expenditure of US$200 …
Manila: – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Manila said it will be providing incentives for 50 restaurants in the Philippines being tapped to go halal-friendly this year. “We are targeting at least 50 establishments to be halal-certified and to be introduced during the second edition of Madrid Fusion here in Manila on April 7,” …
THE Philippines hopes to court more Muslim travellers by having at least 50 establishments in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Davao to become halal-compliant by April 2016. Assistant tourism secretary Art Boncato said that the Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) will incentivise companies by paying for the basic cost of halal certification, while also using its …
KUALA LUMPUR: Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of its Islamic Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Islamic Agribusiness Index, covering 30 Shariah-compliant companies in the Asia-Pacific region with revenues derived directly from agricultural products. The Islamic Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Agribusiness Index is the first index of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. It will be tracked by …
THE PHILIPPINES’ first “sukuk” bond issuance may have to wait a while despite recent pronouncements from both the private and the public sectors of plans to tap Muslim investors. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. said rules did not exist yet to allow firms or government agencies to issue debt instruments …
COTABATO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao inked a Memorandum of Understanding with halal-certifying bodies in the Philippines to further strengthen the halal industry in the country. The accord was signed between the DOST-ARMM and Muslim Mindanao Halal Certification Board Inc. and Halal International Chamber of …
Mindanao, PHILIPPINES, 8th May 2015 – Zilzar Tech Sdn Bhd (ZILZAR) and Anak Mindanao (AMIN) Party List Rep Hon.Siiti Djalia Turabin-Hataman) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Made In Mindanao’ brand Powered by Zilzar. The signing was facilitated by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). The MoU covers joint collaboration between two parties …
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is planning to set up a halal economic zone in line with efforts to attract more investments. Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Export Marketing Bureau director Senen Perlada told reporters the government is looking into the creation of an economic zone that would host locators engaged in halal products and …
More than half of the world’s Muslim population come from ASEAN but will likely ditch halal Filipino products due to the country’s lack of Islamic certification system HALAL-APPROVED FOOD. A Muslim lady preparing halal food in Malacca, Malaysia. Restaurants in Malacca are famous for asam pedas (spicy sour dishes). Photo from Shutterstock MANILA, Philippines – …
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 confirmed today that Regional Director Dr. Zenaida HR Laidan has brought the Philippines Halal initiatives to the attention of Halal industry stakeholders in Japan. According to a report from DOST 12, Director Laidan was among the speakers at the Japan …
Davao, Philippines — Sheep and goat farmers in Davao City are asking for a separate slaughterhouse that would cater to halal products for local distribution and export to Southeast Asian markets. In an interview Wednesday, Councilor Marissa Salvador Abella, chair of the city council’s agriculture committee, said that she was approached by Davao City-based goat …
PREDOMINANTLY Catholic Philippines is gradually expanding its limited inventory of halal travel products to capture more of the small yet steadily growing Muslim market. The Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Philippine Travel Agencies Association regularly conduct seminars, trainings and meetings with their Middle Eastern counterparts on meeting the needs of this high-yielding market, while DoT supports …
