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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 …
