19/02/2026
Walang maiiwan! Indeed, the plight to expanding access to Shariah-compliant financial products and investments will not only be beneficial to the Filipino Muslims, but can also bring more investments to the country.
This has been long overdue, but at least we are now here. Alhamdulillah.
Magsukul ha katan naging part sin initiative ini.
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Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go underscored the Department of Finance's (DOF) pivotal role in advancing Islamic finance as a driver of national and regional development at the 5th International Islamic Finance Conference on February 2, 2026.
With the theme, "Philippines as a Rising Hub: Strengthening the Islamic Finance Ecosystem for ASEAN Integration and Inclusive Growth," the conference aims to strengthen cooperation and advance the Philippines' position as a rising hub for Islamic finance in the region.
In his message of support, Secretary Go highlighted the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship as a key opportunity to attract investments and promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the region.
With this, he vowed to support the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) as it expands access to finance and strengthens inclusive growth.
