{"id":2727,"date":"2025-07-23T23:35:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2025-07-23T23:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:35:06","slug":"government-and-private-sector-launch-halal-lanes-in-cagayan-de-oro-supermarkets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/trade\/2727\/","title":{"rendered":"Government and Private Sector Launch Halal Lanes in Cagayan de Oro Supermarkets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City Government, and several major retail chains have collaborated to introduce dedicated Halal lanes in selected supermarkets throughout the city. This joint effort aims to increase accessibility to Halal-certified products for consumers who require them for religious or quality preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Participating Retail Establishments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several major supermarket chains have already implemented Halal lanes by allocating dedicated shelf space for certified Halal products:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ororama Supercenter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shopwise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merrymart (both Iponan and Bulua locations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pure Gold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional retail establishments have committed to joining the initiative:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ayala Centrio Marketplace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Robinson&#8217;s Limketkai<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Support and Policy Framework<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>DTI Leadership Perspective<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DTI Provincial Director Jesusa M. Abear emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates effective public-private partnership. She highlighted that the initiative goes beyond mere regulatory compliance, representing values of respect, inclusivity, and consumer choice freedom. The program aligns with DTI&#8217;s broader goals of promoting inclusive economic participation, consumer protection, and expanding the Halal economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Local Government Commitment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cagayan de Oro Regulatory Compliance Board Chair Jose Edgardo Uy positioned this initiative as part of the city&#8217;s ongoing support for the Muslim community. He noted that while supermarkets face operational challenges in meeting certification standards, the program represents a significant opportunity for local retail development and making the city more Halal-friendly for businesses seeking certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Legal Foundation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Halal lanes implementation stems from City Ordinance No. 1447-2023, which mandates that retail establishments must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make Halal-certified products available to consumers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure clear labeling of these products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support consumers who follow religious dietary guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Community and Religious Leadership Response<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NCMF Regional Support<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Regional Director Abdulnasser P. Masorong praised the ordinance as foundational legislation for broader Halal initiatives. He emphasized that the program demonstrates the city government&#8217;s commitment to building an inclusive community that respects all faiths and cultures while addressing the specific needs of various sectors, including Muslim consumers and Halal-certified producers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Community Engagement<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Masorong encouraged Muslim community members to actively support the Halal lanes, emphasizing that their participation demonstrates that Halal represents not just a consumer preference but a fundamental way of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Industry Expansion Plans<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Misamis Oriental Retailers Association President Ivydan S. Pengson indicated that the organization is actively working to expand retailer participation and integrate Halal lanes as standard practice across retail operations in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Impact and Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The initiative benefits multiple stakeholders including Muslim consumers seeking religiously compliant products, non-Muslim consumers who prefer Halal products for quality and safety reasons, Halal-certified producers, and micro-entrepreneurs in the Halal product sector. This comprehensive approach reflects the city&#8217;s commitment to inclusive economic development and cultural sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Original Article:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Philippine Information Agency. (2025, July 23). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gov\u2019t, private sector launch halal lanes in Cagayan de Oro supermarkets<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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