THE Regional Halal Committee-Davao Region reported that the halal industry in Davao City is still developing.Marilou Ampuan, vice chairperson of the committee, shared in a media interview on GMA Super Radyo Davao on August 19, 2024, that five establishments in the city are currently halal-certified. Additionally, 30 more establishments have adopted halal practices, with some in the process of securing their halal permits.
She emphasized that halal is a way of life open to all.Davao City’s local government has bolstered its support for the halal industry, including the establishment of a halal slaughterhouse in Malagos. On August 15, they hosted the first-ever Kadayawan Friendly Halal Cup, which saw participation from both the Muslim and indigenous communities. Ampuan noted that they engaged 11 ethnolinguistic tribes to showcase their culture and raise awareness.