New direct flights and Halal-friendly travel, led by the Department of Tourism (DOT), are set to draw Saudi travelers as the Kingdom becomes one of the country’s fastest-growing inbound markets. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Philippines remains popular among Saudi visitors for...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
DAVAO CITY – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recently convened farmers, food producers, and industry regulators to outline roadmap...
DAVAO CITY – The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president here denounced on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a social media post by a local vlogger that used the phrase “Looking for Baboy na Halal,” calling it offensive, misleading, and disrespectful to the Muslim community. In a privilege speech,...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is demanding a public apology to the Muslim community from social media content creator Crist Briand Oncada following his insensitive remark on the concept of halal. The BYC issued a...
DAVAO CITY – The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos in Davao region cried foul over social media content creator Crist Briand and issued a show-cause order against him over an insensitive remark on the concept of halal. In a statement, the NCMF-Davao expressed serious concern over a social...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso expressed his support for the proposed creation of a "Halal Town" in Manila that will showcase traditional Halal foods to the public as part of the city government 's expanded efforts to strengthen its ties with the Muslim community. Domagoso met...
The Philippines has climbed to 8th place in a global ranking of top Muslim-friendly travel destinations through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to boost halal and culturally inclusive tourism programs. The 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), released by Mastercard and...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has intensified efforts to attract Muslim travelers from the Gulf region by enhancing Halal-compliant services and strengthening diplomatic ties to establish the Philippines as a preferred Muslim-friendly destination. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque meeting representatives of JAKIM (DTI photo) Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department, otherwise known as JAKIM, is looking into establishing a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque....
For many, the concept of Halal remains shrouded in misconception. It's often perceived as solely for Muslims, but the principles behind Halal food—emphasizing cleanliness, quality, and ethical sourcing—offer benefits for everyone. AlBarakah, a new brand entering the Philippine market, aims to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is establishing the National Halal Industry and Trade Office (NHIDO) to position the Philippines as a leading player in the global Halal industry by next year. In a statement, DTI-Halal Industry and Trade Office Program Manager Dimnatang M. Radia said the...
