David Christopher Delaserna, a cacao farmer from Tugbok District in Davao City, has been selected as one of three Filipino representatives for the 2025 Cacao of Excellence program in Paris. Read more »
The Samahan sa Industriya ng Cacao na Pangkabuhayan (SICAP) Quezon Agricultural Cooperative has received 20 units of multipurpose solar speed drying trays, called Portasol, from the DOST to increase local farmers' output by improving their cacao drying efficiency. Read more »
The Artesanias de Iloilo trade fair is back this year, transforming into a vibrant hub of creativity and sustainability. With a spotlight on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the event demonstrates how local innovation can invigorate communities and drive economic growth. Read more »
Siquijor's small enterprises looking to enter the chocolate-making industry are receiving a much-needed boost from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Read more »
In 2021, former President Rodrigo Duterte bestowed a delectable honor upon Davao City and the entire region by declaring them the Chocolate Capital of the Philippines through Republic Act No. 11547. Acknowledging Davao as the leading cacao producer not only heightened local pride but also positioned the Philippines at the forefront of the global chocolate scene. Read more »
