{"id":1164,"date":"2025-04-16T22:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T22:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halaal.net\/news\/2025\/04\/16\/halal-expansion-philippine-cosmetics-boom-muslim-friendly-tourism-and-islamic-finance-growth\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T22:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T22:00:50","slug":"halal-expansion-philippine-cosmetics-boom-muslim-friendly-tourism-and-islamic-finance-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halaal.net\/news\/2025\/04\/16\/halal-expansion-philippine-cosmetics-boom-muslim-friendly-tourism-and-islamic-finance-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Halal Expansion: Philippine Cosmetics Boom, Muslim-Friendly Tourism, and Islamic Finance Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Philippine companies are seeing success in the Halal market, which is expanding beyond food to include cosmetics, tourism, and finance. Halal-certified makeup and skincare products from the Philippines, totaling $7.3 million, have reached Malaysia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Brands like Ameera Beauty and MERSI Cosmetics are capitalizing on the growing demand for ethical production and ingredient transparency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/halaalnet-news-website.firebasestorage.app\/halaal_images\/Halal-Expansion%3A-Philippine-Cosmetics-Boom%2C-Muslim-Friendly-Tourism%2C-and-Islamic-Finance-Growth-Image-Placement-1.jpg?alt=media\" alt=\"Halal Expansion: Philippine Cosmetics Boom, Muslim-Friendly Tourism, and Islamic Finance Growth - Image 1\"><\/p>\n<p>The Philippines was recognized as the \u201cEmerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year\u201d among non-Muslim majority countries. Hotels like Dusit Thani Manila and Berjaya Hotel Makati are offering halal dining options and prayer spaces to cater to Muslim travelers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/halaalnet-news-website.firebasestorage.app\/halaal_images\/Halal-Expansion%3A-Philippine-Cosmetics-Boom%2C-Muslim-Friendly-Tourism%2C-and-Islamic-Finance-Growth-Image-Placement-2.jpg?alt=media\" alt=\"Halal Expansion: Philippine Cosmetics Boom, Muslim-Friendly Tourism, and Islamic Finance Growth - Image 2\"><\/p>\n<p>Maybank Philippines has opened its first Islamic banking unit in Zamboanga, offering Shariah-compliant financial services to Muslim and non-Muslim clients. This move reflects the increasing importance of Islamic finance and Halal investment opportunities. The Halal market&#8217;s growth is driven by a growing Muslim population, increased consumer awareness of Halal standards, and the appeal of Halal products&#8217; ethical and hygienic qualities.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/halaalnet-news-website.firebasestorage.app\/halaal_images\/Halal-Expansion%3A-Philippine-Cosmetics-Boom%2C-Muslim-Friendly-Tourism%2C-and-Islamic-Finance-Growth-Image-Placement-3.jpg?alt=media\" alt=\"Halal Expansion: Philippine Cosmetics Boom, Muslim-Friendly Tourism, and Islamic Finance Growth - Image 3\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philippine companies succeed in Halal: cosmetics, tourism, finance. Ethical production drives demand. 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