Developing halal industry in PH

To further address the various setbacks in the halal sector and the growing demand for halal products in the country and the global market, the academic sector is now being tapped to serve as a thrust for the development of a robust Philippine Halal industry.

At the recent Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) International Halal Congress from March 1 to 3, stakeholders from the academe, research community, industry, and the government sector from the member countries of the BIMP sub-region gathered to highlight the important role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in advancing the halal industry in the country.