Peza developing halal-focused economic zone

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) is set to establish a halal-focused economic zone, aiming to attract investors and boost trade with Muslim-majority countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Aleem Guiapal, group manager of Peza’s promotions arm, said the planned ecozone would host only halal-certified companies, similar to hubs in Malaysia