BARMM Seeks to Establish More Economic Zones and Halal Hubs

BARMM Seeks to Establish More Economic Zones and Halal Hubs

 

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) is seeking to establish more economic zones, especially for Halal hubs in the region, which is composed of six provinces and three cities. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Deputy Director General Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal, who represented PEZA during the 1st Multi-Stakeholders Forum for the Development of Polloc Freeport and Economic Zone (PFEZ) on December 6, said the national agency is behind BEZA in promoting more ecozone developments in the region. Guiapal, PEZA’s point person for BEZA, raised the possibility of collaboration between PEZA and BARMM in investment promotions, especially in the establishment of Halal hubs in the region.

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag “Al-Hajj Murad” said a day before the forum that PEZA will help in the Bangsamoro government on how to benefit from special economic zones (ecozones), which are known to be effective in catalyzing economic activities, generating jobs, and attracting foreign investments. Read more

0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *