Philippines has launched a strategic plan to transform itself into a premier halal hub across Asia Pacific by the year 2028.
The secretary of the country’s department of trade and industry (DTI), Alfredo Pascual, said the agency targets to increase Philippine-made halal-certified products and services from the current 3,000 to 6,000 by 2028 – catering to the domestic demand and global halal market.
The halal board has passed a resolution to recognize foreign-accredited Philippine halal certification bodies to support the growth of halal exports, the secretary added.
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