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The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro Halal Industry Development Plan 2025–2030
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The BHIDP is a roadmap aimed at strengthening the position of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as the Philippines’ leading center for a globally competitive halal industry
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The plan provides a comprehensive framework that identifies priority programs and projects, strengthens halal governance and regulation, and promotes economic growth
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The plan covers seven priority sectors, including food, Islamic finance, tourism and travel, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food supplements, modest fashion, cosmetics, and media and entertainment
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT) has launched a roadmap aimed at positioning the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the Philippines’ leading center for a globally competitive halal industry.
The Bangsamoro Halal Industry Development Plan (BHIDP) 2025–2030, launched on December 16, provides a comprehensive framework that identifies priority programs and projects, strengthens halal governance and regulation, and promotes economic growth while upholding ethical standards, sustainability, and culturally appropriate business practices.
MTIT minister Farserina Mohammad underscored the importance of the initiative, noting that the halal industry is no longer a niche market but a rapidly expanding global sector.
“The BHIDP is our shared blueprint for building a resilient halal economy that promotes prosperity, upholds integrity, and contributes to lasting peace and sustainable development in the Bangsamoro,” Mohammad said in a statement.
She said that by strengthening the halal industry, the region aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), attract local and foreign investments, and expand market access for Bangsamoro-made products and services.
At the national level, the Philippines has acknowledged the potential of the halal industry through Republic Act No. 10817, also known as the Philippine halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016.
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At the regional level, Section 30 Article XIII of RA No. 11054, or the Bangsamoro Organic Law, provides the BARMM government with the authority to promote and regulate halal industries within its jurisdiction.
According to the roadmap, BARMM as a predominantly Muslim region is uniquely positioned to lead in the development of a robust halal ecosystem.
The plan covers seven priority sectors, including food, Islamic finance, Muslim-friendly tourism and travel, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food supplements, modest fashion, cosmetics, and media and entertainment.
MTIT said these sectors offer high growth potential and are expected to position Bangsamoro as a competitive player in the global halal market, unlocking new investment opportunities while creating sustainable jobs and livelihoods for the Bangsamoro people.
The plan also seeks to leverage BARMM’s strategic location within the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), a sub region with a Muslim majority population.
By harmonizing its halal standards and practices with those of neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei — countries with well-established halal ecosystems — BARMM can tap into a rapidly growing global halal market.
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The BIMP-EAGA region alone represents a market of over 70 million consumers, providing a significant opportunity for BARMM to export halal-certified goods and services.
The BHIDP comes from a series of multi-sector workshops, sessions, and consultations involving government agencies, private sector representatives, academic institutions, and development partners.
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