President Toots Cortez and Chairman Lito Solanon had a lunch meeting with Joey Concepcion, the founder of Go Negosyo, Nina Mangio, the PCCI National President, and George Barcelon, the former PCCI National President. During the meeting, the PCCI leadership reiterated their commitment to the thrusts and support to Go Negosyo and ASEAN in 2026, as the Philippines will be the host country.
Forging Forward: Makati’s Halal Hub Initiative with PCCI and NCMF
In a milestone agreement between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Makati chapter and the National Commission for Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Makati City is poised to emerge as a vibrant halal hub. After seven months of deliberations and missed lunches, officials have laid the groundwork for institutionalizing a robust halal accreditation system, opening doors to the $7 trillion global halal market. Led by PCCI Makati’s ambitious vision, a $4 billion target in halal exports over five years promises not only economic growth but also opportunities for job creation.
