THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in Makati has entered into an agreement with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to jointly promote and develop the billion-dollar halal industry in the country and to accredit halal-certifying bodies for the benefit of Muslim Filipinos.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed last Thursday night by PCCI-Makati President Nunnatus Cortez and NCMF Commissioner Datu Ras Lidasan Jr. representing NCMF Executive Director Tahir Lidasan Jr. during the first general membership meeting and installation of officers and trustees of PCCI-Makati, held at Makati Diamond Residences.