A Filipino coffee roaster made his mark at a regional competition held during THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026 in Bangkok, where hospitality professionals from across Southeast Asia gathered for three days of trade and industry events. John Eric Enopia, owner and head roaster of The Cooking Dad Coffee Roastery and Cafe, finished first runner-up in… Read More
Brewing with renewed energy, the Philippine coffee sector is finding new purpose as it goes beyond good beans to grow livelihoods, regenerate degraded lands, and link technology with climate action and community development. At the recent 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress organized by the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI), GCash highlighted how digital innovation can… Read More
Local coffee stakeholders are urging the government for the creation of an updated coffee industry roadmap of the country. The Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) told reporters during the first Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress in Makati City yesterday that such move is crucial as the country remains dependent on imported supply. Pacita Juan, PCBI president… Read More
WITH the ever-volatile price of coffee beans globally, industry experts predict that coffee sustainability will be a major challenge. The 23-year-old non-profit Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCB) addresses these apprehensions at its upcoming First Coffee Sustainability Congress to be held in Makati City on Oct. 23, 2025. DOMESTIC FLAVORS Headlined by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan,… Read More
3 days of competing on stage with Southeast Asia’s best baristas2 teams under1 Philippine flag After winning in the eliminations, semi-finals, and faced off again at the national finals, they garnered the highest scores from the judges. Team Tablo (Champion from Luzon) and Team Davao’s Finest (1st Runner-Up from Mindanao) will represent the country at… Read More
Quezon City—A historic collaboration aimed at transforming the Philippine coconut-coffee industry was formally sealed today, as the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Region IV-A, Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI), and the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the PCA Central Office. The agreement cements a strategic alliance to standardize and promote… Read More
Team Tablo and Team Davao’s Finest snagged the chance to represent the Philippines at the ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) in Bangkok, Thailand on March 5-7, 2025 within the THAIFEX HORECA show. The national finals was held at the Enderun Colleges’ The Atrium last Feb. 4, 2025 and was attended by coffee enthusiasts from all… Read More
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a daily ritual for millions, but behind that comforting cup lies a harsh reality for many coffee farmers. Low incomes and economic instability threaten their livelihoods and the future of the coffee industry itself. Last January 25, stakeholders from across the Philippine coffee sector gathered for the “Living… Read More
October is a month dedicated to the rich aroma and invigorating taste of Philippine coffee. Declared by former President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997, Philippine Coffee Month is a nationwide celebration that highlights the importance of this beloved beverage to Filipino culture and the economy. Throughout the month, coffee enthusiasts, producers, and industry leaders come… Read More