Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism - BARMM

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𝐁𝐇𝐈𝐃𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲

The Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT), in collaboration with the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) and with other member ministries of the Bangsamoro Halal Board, recently held consultations for the Bangsamoro Halal Industry Development Plan (BHIDP) 2024-2028, engaging stakeholders from the Mainland Provinces, Island Provinces, and Lamitan City on October 28 and 30, 2024.

The first consultation was held in Robinsons, Mall of Alnor Cotabato City, which gathered participants from Maguindanao del Norte and del Sur, Cotabato City, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and Special Geographic Area. Participants present were Local Government Unit representatives, from the business sectors, consumer groups, certifying bodies, academe, religious groups, and other stakeholders.

Additionally, present during this important event, Atty. Nes Hashim Biruar of Cotabato City Government, on behalf of the Hon. City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao. This was also attended by the Senior Minister of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Hon. Abunawas L. Maslamama. During his official message, he expressed his optimism about building a resilient and thriving future for the Bangsamoro community through this BHIDP.

“This development plan is more than just a roadmap, it is a unifying vision that captures the values of Bangsamoro People, bridging the tradition and innovation. Through the BHIDP we are creating pathways for economic resilience, elevating the wellbeing of our communities and contributing to a more prosperous future for the Bangsamoro and beyond.” he said.

A closing message was delivered on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform, MP Mohammad S. Yacob, by Dr. Daud Lagasi, stressing that Halal production builds trust in products and enhances the marketability, and that by actively promoting Halal standards to clients and partners, the effort aims to ensure a shared understanding of these practices, ultimately creating a foundation of trust and quality that fosters everyone’s loyalty and confidence.

Following the same flow of program, the second consultation was conducted in Ever O Hotel, Zamboanga City. Likewise, this was also attended by participants from the Provinces of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Lamitan City.

Showing his support for this significant event, MTIT Minister Hon. Abuamri A. Taddik graced the event and expressed gratitude to the Bangsamoro Halal Board - Technical Working Group for their tremendous collective efforts in formulating BHIDP during his official message.

“I would like to share with you an inspiring verse from the Holy Qur’an, in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 195, Allah (SWT) mentioned, “And do good, indeed Allah loves the doers of good”. Let us embrace this message together and put it in our hearts in propagating goodness in conducting our businesses not just by being halal but also beneficial to our society and environment.” he added.

Through these consultations, facilitated by Miss Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana, participants were able to provide feedback and recommendations to improve the draft plan. This aimed to pinpoint existing programs and policies supporting Halal industry development across provinces and cities. The goal is also to collect ideas for new policies, projects, and key Halal products. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to enhance awareness and support for regional priorities in advancing the Bangsamoro Halal Industry. (𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣)

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Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism - BARMM

2 days ago

𝙈𝙏𝙄𝙏 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙂𝘼 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮-𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥

Midsayap, Cotabato – The Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT)-BARMM took a proactive role in strengthening the Special Geographic Area (SGA) Business Chamber by conducting a capacity development workshop on October 30, 2024. This initiative, part of MTIT's Accelerate Competitiveness by Engaging Private Sector (ACES) Program, was held at Ace Royale Suites, Midsayap, Cotabato, and aimed to enhance chamber members' skills in business management, governance, and advocacy.

The workshop gathered 20 members from the MPPACK-CCI, SGA Business Chamber, with MTIT-BARMM leading sessions to introduce fundamental chamber management concepts, foster collaborative networking, and equip participants with essential skills for active chamber participation.

MTIT-BARMM OIC-CTIDS, Ms. Amina S. Karon-Mendez, opened the event, outlining MTIT's commitment to empowering business communities across the region. Ms. Maureen G. Cacabelos, Regional Governor of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Central Mindanao, presented on chamber management fundamentals, governance, and leadership. She also led sessions on business planning, strategy, and advocacy, encouraging members to engage in policy dialogues with government stakeholders.

The interactive format of the workshop allowed participants to share challenges, discuss strategies, and develop practical action plans to strengthen their chamber’s role in regional development.

This MTIT-BARMM-led workshop underscored the ministry's commitment to building a vibrant, capable private sector within the BARMM region. (𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣)

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Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism - BARMM

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𝐌𝐓𝐈𝐓, 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐂𝐄 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐌𝐌𝐄-𝐌𝐌𝐄

Cotabato City - The Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), launched the fourth batch of this year's Kapatid Mentor Me-Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) on October 28, 2024, Monday, via Zoom.

The KMME-MME is a 10-module mentorship program that fosters online interactions between mentors and mentees with the primary goal of enhancing the entrepreneurial capacity of mentees through improved access to Mentorship, Money, and Market.

This program aims to equip Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to scale up their businesses through lectures, coaching, and mentoring sessions with successful business owners and practitioners across various fields of entrepreneurship.

In BARMM, a total of 39 entrepreneur mentees from different provinces are participating. To complete the program, mentees must submit a Business Improvement Plan (BIP) in addition to completing the 10-module course.

In his welcome message, Deputy Minister Padian Daza Macarimbang Jr. expressed gratitude to partner agencies, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship—Go Negosyo, for their continuous support in developing micro, small, and medium enterprises in the Bangsamoro Region. He also commended the 39 mentees from across BARMM for taking on the challenge of joining the KMME-MME Program.

PCE’s Engr. Merly Cruz was also present to show her support for the new batch of mentees, encouraging participants to complete the course and apply their new knowledge to improve their businesses.

Now in its fourth year of implementation in BARMM, the program has produced 129 mentee graduates, with some successfully using their Business Improvement Plans (BIPs) to expand their business ventures.

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Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism - BARMM

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𝐌𝐓𝐈𝐓-𝐁𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐓𝐈𝐓-𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Product Development and Standards and Accreditation Division (PDSAD) of the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT)-Bureau of Tourism (BOT) in coordination wih the MTIT-Lanao del Sur conducted the Familiarization Tour for Lanao del Sur last October 22-23, 2024 bringing together tour operators from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Pagadian and Bukidnon.

The tour, which aimed to showcase the province’s emerging tourism destinations, served as a key step towards developing comprehensive tour packages that highlights the rich cultural, historical, and natural attractions of Lanao del Sur.

This initiative was part of PDSAD MTIT – BOT’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism circuit development, an essential strategy for revitalizing the local economy through sustainable and inclusive tourism practices.

On the first day of the tour, the participants were able to visit heritage sites such as the century-old Kawayan Torogan, declared as a National Cultural Treasure in 2008 located in Marantao Municipality; the scenic Lake Lanao viewpoints such as the Lampsan View Deck and Misty Cottage by the Hills in Binidayan and Balindong Municipalities respectively; local craft production areas in Tugaya; and the Ragayan Training Center, an accredited training center promoting local craftsmanship and skills development.

On the second day, the tour took the participants through the heart of Marawi City, including a visit to Ground Zero Areas where they witnessed the city’s ongoing rehabilitation and efforts toward post-conflict tourism. The group also visited the Aga Khan Museum in Mindanao State University (MSU)-Marawi highlighting the potential for educational tourism in the region. The day ended with a stop at Bo’s Café, the largest branch in the country, which provided a glimpse of the growing urban tourism scene in Marawi. Unfortunately, the scheduled tour at Mountain Spring Resort and conduct of white water rafting at Wao, Lanao del Sur were terminated due to the inclement weather caused by Typhoon Kristine for the safety of the group.

Mohammad Aquil A. Mamainte, CPA, Provincial Director of MTIT Lanao del Sur emphasized the importance of the familiarization tour in introducing the province's untapped tourism potential to industry stakeholders stating that "we are focused on transforming Lanao del Sur into a hub for sustainable tourism by showcasing our rich heritage, vibrant cultural practices, and scenic landscapes, we aim to attract both local and international tourists".

Key tourism products highlighted during the tour included:

• Heritage and Cultural Tourism: Visits to the Kawayan Torogan and the traditional weaving and wood-carving industries of Tugaya.
• Eco-Tourism and Scenic Attractions: Exploration of Lampsan View Deck and Barrit Resort, showcasing the natural beauty of the province.
• Educational Tourism: Tours of MSU Marawi, the Aga Khan Museum, and the AGUS 2 Powerhouse, which demonstrated the role of Lake Lanao in powering the region through hydroelectricity.
• Community-Based Tourism: The Ragayan Training Center and its contributions to local community empowerment and skill-building in Marantao.

The Familiarization Tour with the participation of Mr. Milo Oropeza of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) garnered positive feedback from Travel and Tour Operators Phury Gay Abarca of Bayan Travel and Tours; North to South Travel Agency Owner Marie Ching Danlayon; Reservations Officer Ma. Emerita E. Japay of RMV Travel and Tours; Lakbay Diyalogo Travel and Tours’ Cyril Mae Q. Salera; Mary Joy Bonita of CDO Travel & Tours; Celeste Marie Alla of Nexus Freight & Travel; and Juvenusa Kabingue, Sales & Marketing Manager of Viaje Tayo Travel & Tours expressing their interest in incorporating the province’s destinations into their future tour packages.

Several recommendations were made, including improving infrastructure, enhancing heritage site presentation, and developing community-based tourism initiatives to offer immersive visitor experiences.

MTIT-Lanao del Sur plans to build on the success of the familiarization tour by further refining its tourism circuits, strengthening collaborations with local communities, and promoting Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training for tourism service providers to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.

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