The Philippine Science and Technology Program for the Development of the Halal Industry aims to support the national development agenda through job creation, poverty reduction, and peacebuilding. It establishes a central authority for Halal certification and testing through the Philippine Halal Science Center. The program provides training, technology assistance, and certification to Halal SMEs and works across government agencies and the private sector to ensure sustainability and impact of supported projects in priority sectors like livestock and fisheries.