Encouraging Muslim Friendly Establishments Through Halal Compliance

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) together with One Halal Association of the Philippines (OHAP) recently held a Halal Orientation symposium at the Baguio Country Club located in Camp John Hay in Baguio city. The event was attend by stakeholders from different establishments involved in the hotel, restaurant and similar industries, who may benefit from implementing Halal procedures as a way to attract the Muslim communities in patronizing them by being recognized as "Muslim friendly" establishments.

Participants were enlightened about the basics of "halal" and how to go through the steps on certification. Though the one day event may not be enough to fully go through the enrichment of the halal tourism campaign among the stakeholders, the noble effort is a boost towards the right direction as all organization continue their movements to intensify their agenda leading to a muslim friendly Philippines.

Speakers were from OHAP, namely Ismael Abaya, President and Founder, and Des Escartin, Admin Head and Co-Founder, Executive Director Ali Mohammad Maruhom from the Halal Food and Nutrition Council of the Philippines, Inc.,  and Philippine Director Zaidi Kassim from the Malaysia Tourism.

Jovita Ganongan, OIC of DOT - CAR gave the opening remarks, while Baguio City Tourism Officer Engr. Aloysius Mapalo gives the welcome remarks in behalf of Baguio city Mayor Benjamin Magalong.

Wazzup Pilipinas Editor-in-Chief Ross Del Rosario is the designated PR and Media Relations Officer of OHAP.

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Murya Pilipinas 2019 Press Presentation

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After a 3-month national search, forty bright  and beautiful ladies, all aspiring beauty queens, several whom have found success in the provincial pageant stage will vie for the title of: 

Miss Asia Pacific International

World Top Model Philippines

Miss Tourism International

Filipino Overseas Communities

First Runner-Up

Second Runner-Up

The press presentation is held at Citadines Manila Bay on August 1.

Reigning queens Aya Fernandez, Kesha Ramachandran, Pauline Amelinckx and Mary Justine Teng, and Mutya Pilipinas president Cory Quirino graced the event.

Mutya Pilipinas president Cory Quirino reiterated, " The open-door policy of Mutya Pilipinas is more evident now than ever where any and all aspiring candidates may apply regardless of their previous pageant affiliations"

The 51st Grand Coronation Night will be at Mall of Asia Arena on August 18.

Voted as co-winners for Darling of the Press at the event were Andrea Fe Gomez of Baguio City and Maxinne Nicole Rangel of Padre Garcia, Batangas.

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Cebu Pacific Launches Three New Flights from Clark

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) new flights from Clark are now operational. August 9 was the inaugural flights going 4 times weekly to and from Narita (Tokyo, Japan), and daily to Iloilo and Bacolod, all direct from Clark. By October 16, it will also add Clark to Puerto Princesa, and back, among its new routes.

CEB is the first Philippine carrier to mount direct flights between Clark and Tokyo, largest in terms of capacity by end 2019, capturing 28% of total number of seats offered by all carriers operating in Clark.

Cebu Pacific President Lance Gokongwei led the media launch together with DOTr Secretary Art Tugade and other executives from different government and private organizations, including Alexander Lao, VP for Corporate Planning of Cebu Pacific.

The aim is to fly 200 million passengers vy 2020, and 300 million by 2022, enabling more Juans to travel conveniently and affordably through year-round low fares. The airline also expects to receive over 60 more aircrafts in the next eight years.

DOTr Secretary Art Tugade has praised the airline for its support to the transport industry, specifically to his agency, and also mentioned additional good news in terms of transportation developments within the country.

There were also statements of increased tourism activities for both Philippines and Japan residents.

The airline also announced the opening of its cadet pilot program with "study now, pay later, zero interest" especially for residents of Clark and nearby areas. Application will run from August 9 to 18.