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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 were among the topics discussed by President Duterte and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during their meeting Thursday in Malacañang. Bolkiah is in …
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 market, 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 …
