HALAL PROGRAM

Atty. Edilwasif T. BaddiriCommissioner

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos

Republic Act 9997 “An Act Creating the National Commission on Muslim

Filipinos”Article I, Section 3

The Commission is under the Office of the President and took over the functions of the Office on Muslim Affairs.

It covers all matters affecting Muslim Filipinos, including but not limited to, economic, educational and cultural concerns of Muslim Filipinos communities.

Hon. Yasmin Busran-Lao, Secretary

Hon. Mehol K. Sadain, CommissionerHon. Edilwasif T. Baddiri, CommissionerHon. Esmael W. Ebrahim, CommissionerHon. Salem C. Demuna, Commissioner

Dir. Tahir S. Lidasan, Acting Executive DirectorDir. Dimapuno Datu-Ramos, Bureau of External Relations

Dir. Dalomilang N. Parahiman, Bureau of Legal Affairs

RA 9997 - Article I, Section 4

“The Commission shall preserve and develop the culture, tradition,

institutions, and well-being of Muslim Filipinos, in conformity with the

country’s laws and in consonance with national unity and development.”

RA 9997, Article II, Section 8 (h)

“Promote and develop the Philippine Halal Industry and accredit halal-certifying

entities/bodies for the utmost benefit of Muslim Filipinos and in partnership or cooperation with appropriate agencies, individuals and institutions here and

abroad.”

Accredited Certifiers

1. Mindanao Halal Authority (MINHA) 3/F Dinopol Building, South Osmena St., General Santos City Chairman: Engr. Mohammad Ali K. Suib

2. Halal Int’l Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Phils., Inc. (HICCIP)

Unit 701 Jafer Place, Eisenhower St., Greenhills San Juan City, MM, Phils. Chairman: Atty. Karim L. Panumpang

3. Muslim Mindanao Halal Certification Board, Inc. (MMHCB) DA-ARMM Compound, ORC Cotabato City Chairman: Uztadz Abdulwahid Inju

Applicants:1. Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, Inc.

Suite 400, FUBC Bldg., Escolta, Manila2. Sabiel Al-Mohtadeen Foundation Inc.

Supermarket, Zamboanga City3. Mindanao Tribal Governance for Self Determination and

EmpowermentAvida Tower Unit 7-4-J, Sucat, Paranaque

4. Sultan Resources Development Corporation9-21 Street Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City

Meetings1. Meeting Director Senen M. Perlada,Bureau of Export

Trade Promotion, Department of Trade and Industry (November 26, 2014).

2. Meeting with Chairperson Christopher Lawrence Arnuco, Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority Chairperson (November 17, 2014)

3. Meeting with Mayor Maria Isabelle G. Climaco-Salazar, Zamboanga City (November 17, 2014)

4. Meeting with the Officials of the Province of Basilan (November 17, 2014)

5. Meeting with the Officials of the Province of Sulu (November 18-19, 2014)

6. Meeting with Undersecretary Gil Beltran, Chief Economist, Department of Finance (November 10, 2014)

7. Meeting with Undersecretary Amelia P. Guevara, Department of Science and Technology (November 6, 2014)

8. Meeting with Undersecretary Jose Reano, Department of Agriculture (November 3, 2014)

9. Inter-Agency Meeting (September 3, 2014, NCMF).10. Meeting with the Department of Tourism to develop a

Halal Standard for hotels and restaurants to include Qiblah signage in hotel rooms and provision of prayer mats for Muslim customers/clients and a Halal compliant kitchen (February 18, 2014).

11. Meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry to discuss possible revision of the Consumer Act of the Philippines and integrating therein the policies and guidelines relative to Halal (February 7, 2014).

12. NCMF officially informed the embassies of Muslim countries of the existence of the 3 accredited Halal-certifying Bodies with the request for assistance to convey the information to their appropriate government agency (January 16, 2014).13. NCMF officially informed JAKIM of Malaysia and MUI of Singapore of the 3 accredited Halal-certifying Bodies and requested their recognition (January 16, 2014).14. NCMF attended the First Inter-Agency Technical Working Group Meeting with TESDA (September 10, 2013 at TESDA Bldg., Taguig City).

15. Meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Water, United Arab Emirates led by Dr. Abu Alush visited MMHCB and the DOST-ARMM Halal Laboratory in Cotabato City (June 7-10, 2013).

16. Meeting with Leaders of Halal Certification Bodies and other Religious Organization (May 28, 2013, NCMF Social Hall).

17. NCMF participated in the Final Consultative Meeting on Philippine Halal Standards for Feeds, conducted by BAFS, (February 5, 2013, Cavite).

18. NCMF advertising in national papers about the NCMF Halal initiatives and the three accredited Halal-certifying bodies;.

Trainings1. NCMF Halal Training (9:00 AM – 5 PM, December 15, 2014, NCMF

SOCIAL HALL).2. NCMF Halal Training (9:00 AM – 5 PM, December 2, 2014, NCMF

SOCIAL HALL).3. NCMF Attended the 3rd National Halal Forum, “Development of a Halal

Economy: Role of Science, Technology and Innovation, Makati Shangrila Hotel, October 29-30, 2013.

4. NCMF Audit Team have attended ISO seminar on Conformity Assessment on January 22-24, 2014 at Cainta, Rizal conducted by NMIS.

5. International Halal Forum Held in Malaysia on April 27, 2014.

XI. Promotion and Development of the Halal Industry

Partner Agencies1.Department of Agriculture Halal Food Industry Development Program (2016-2020) Conduct of capability training seminars and development of materials on halal Orientation/Lakbay-Aral in the DA Attached Agencies concerned on Halal Proposed Terms of Reference2. Department of Health/Food and Drugs Administration Orientation with the procedures in testing/evaluations of products; Regulation of the use of the Philippine Halal Logo issued by the NCMF and

ensure that the halal certifier is duly accredited by the NCMF; Request list of manufacturers of products using the Philippine Halal Logo;

XII. Promotion and Development of the Halal Industry

Require prior endorsement from NCMF for the processing of products using the Philippine Halal Logo;

Participation of the NCMF in the inspection of factories of products declared as halal; and

Proposed Terms of Reference3. Department of Finance/Bureau of Customs Memorandum order on the regulation of export and import products using

the Halal seal4. National Economic & Development Authority Craft the Halal Promotion and Development Program for the country5. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Integrate Halal in the trainings/seminars/curricula

XIII. Promotion and Development of the Halal Industry6. Department of Science and Technology Orientation and training on Halal audit and laboratory operations Prioritize building of slaughter house in NCR7. Department of Tourism Encourage hotels and restaurants to join the Halal awareness campaign8. Department of Trade and Industry Halal Guide Book Require prior endorsement from NCMF in the promotion of products declared

Halal; and Promotion of halal products through local and international trade expositions9. Department of Foreign Affairs Assist the NCMF accredited certifiers for international recognition and

accreditation10. Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority• Reserved 100 hectares area for halal manufacturers/producers

SMIICTo harmonize Philippine Halal Standards

with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) / Standard and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC)

OIC/SMIIC has developed the following standards:1. Guidelines for the Accreditation Body Accrediting Halal Certification Bodies2. Guidelines for Bodies Providing Halal Certification3. General Guidelines on Halal Food

Food and Drugs Authority It shall require manufacturers/producers to

secure prior endorsement from the NCMF for licensing establishment, product registration, and post-market surveillance of establishments and products.

Bureau of CustomsIt shall require exporters and importers to secure

endorsement from the NCMF prior to exportation and importation.

1.To have a strong partnership with all halal stakeholders.

2. To have a Halal National Standards on accreditation and certification compliant with world Halal standards.

3. To establish a fully- developed and dynamic Philippine Halal Industry competitive in the world market.

THANK YOU!