The document outlines the Department of Agriculture's Halal Food Industry Development Program (DA-HFIDP). The program was established to facilitate market access for Philippine Halal food products domestically and for export given increasing demand and ASEAN integration. It has several objectives including establishing Halal standards and regulations, upgrading infrastructure like laboratories, and conducting training. The organizational structure and roles of various agencies involved are also defined. Current initiatives outlined include developing Philippine National Standards for Halal, constructing an abattoir, and holding capacity building activities.