Quezon City- Halal for everyone. a convergence of the members of Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) QC, QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotion Office and Halal stakeholder on Halal Trade & Investment Opportunities seminar held at the QCX Activity Center, Quezon Memorial Circle last July 31,2024 on which is a fruitful whole day event.
The Opening Remarks was delivered by Atty Arnel D Mateo, President PCCI QC, shared as Business owner he advocate diversity for customer need and spread equal opportunity as customer of different background, culture, need and denomination.
From the side of LGU QC, Ret. Col. Jameel RM Jaymalin Al Hadj, Consultant Office of the City Mayor, Head Bangsamoro affairs Services and Chairman Halal Marketing Cooperative in behalf of Mayor Joy Belmonte are very supportive on the initiative synergy of Department of Trade and Industry ,PCCI QC, LGU QC for such productive forum. With Aiza M Mustapha of Bangsamoro Economic Development, Ayramah Balindong of Social Services, QC Bangsamoro Affairs Service.
The significance of the Philippine Halal Ecosystem enhancing private sector engagement discussed by Aleem Siddiqui M Guiapal Program Manager DTI Halal Industry Development Office. Especially on how to certify halal products are lucrative in the markets.
On Halal situation now in the country give some insights from Raison Arobinto, Division Chief, DTI Halal Industry Development Office. With some staff of DTI Halal Bash Ampuan.
Testominial on Halal certified companies Benjamin Ng of KKK food Corp and their Kangkong King product as young entrepreneur the impact of halal certifier products increased their sales and a healthy snack in a pack of water spinach with Dana Cereno, marketing assistant, Other successful stories of halal certified product CEO Joyce Co Yu of Chops to go Fresh potato chips and assistant from Department of Science and Technology National Capital Region on the improvement of the products.
The Malaysia spearheading the growth of halal economy worldwide as presented by Madam Intan Zalani, Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Malaysia. Also gave overview on the upcoming MIHAS 2024.
On Halal certification and accrediation; Requirement,guidelines and procedures from Secretary of National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Sabuddin N Abdurahim represented by Atty. Jehan-Jehan A Lepail, Deputy Executive Director NCMF in showcasing the platform of Halal industry with Commissioner Datu Ras Lidasan Jr.
Participants are: are Halal certifier Max Madale, General Manager of Philipiine Ulama Congress Organization, Inc, other halal certifier Scheherazade Amilbangsa and Nena Balindong of Halal Development Institute of the Philippines , Rodel “Red” Jalal Zouq Halal Market place Operation Manager, Amielyn “Asliyah” Limbonan CEO Arkat Lawanen and DTI Consultant, One of the Franchise Titan Mr. Ricardo “Richie” Z. Cuna, President and CEO of Milkin Corp/Fiorgelato and CEO of Kurimi Milk Tea Bar with fresh Kurimi drinks in all the participants, Antonio ‘Jhun” Aniceto Jr of Royal Care Marketing Services Inc and Tikme Dine with delicious meal and biscuits from Batangas, Bottega Di Anna Maria Luisa Art Restoration Services, Rorvik Cheng, President Quezon City Philippines Chinese Chamber, Eric Teng of Resto Ph, Junmil Avellana of Baby Nelle’s Corner kids clothing, Rica Penaloza of Rica’s Bacsilugan,Jane Tumaliuan of Baconnoisseur Corp Commissary Manager, Michael Balaguer of Diaryong Tagalog.
