Philippines’ Muslim south showcases culture, heritage at Manila halal expo

MANILA: Artisans and small business owners from Bangsamoro, the Philippines’ only Muslim-majority region, have joined a nationwide campaign to tap into the global halal market, as they showcased traditional, handmade crafts at a halal expo in Manila. More than 100 small Philippine businesses producing and manufacturing halal products took part at the three-day Halal Expo Philippines in Manila, which concluded on Saturday. The event is part of an initiative by the Philippines to promote its domestic halal industry, with the aim of entering the multi-trillion-dollar global halal market.

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