Cebu Cacao Industry Development Council Inc.

18/08/2026

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Registration will close on August 23, 6pm.
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🗓 Petsa: Agosto 25, 2026 (Martes)
🕘 Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🕙 Program Proper: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Cebu City, Cebu (Ang exact venue ipahibalo sa confirmed participants)

REGISTER NOW for FREE! This form will close on August 23, 6pm.
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✔ DTI o SEC Certificate
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✔ Valid Government ID
✔ Smartphone and/or Laptop (optional)

See you there!

17/08/2026

IN MEMORIAM.

+ Tita Charita Puentespina

Today, we honor and remember the remarkable life of Tita Charita Puentespina — a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for Filipino cacao, and the beloved Founder and Matriarch of Malagos Chocolate.

Through her unwavering dedication, she transformed Philippine cacao into a symbol of excellence, pioneering the single-origin “tree-to-bar” chocolate movement and bringing Davao’s cacao heritage to the world stage.

Her legacy goes beyond chocolate. She was a champion of farmers, a builder of communities, and a driving force in strengthening the cacao industry in Mindanao and the Philippines.

As the Key Founder and Former President of the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao (CIDAMI), she helped unite cacao farmers, cooperatives, processors, and industry partners toward a shared vision for a stronger and more sustainable cacao sector.

She also served as a Board Trustee of the Philippine Cacao Industry Council and the Philippine Cacao Industry Association, where she became a formidable pillar of national policy and industry development.

Her leadership contributed greatly to shaping the Philippine Cacao Industry Roadmap, championing the Philippine Cacao Quality Awards, and advancing world-class post-harvest standards that elevated Filipino cacao producers to the global stage.

Her commitment to excellence led Puentespina Farms to become the first farm in the Philippines to receive the prestigious Heirloom Cacao Designation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund.
Her outstanding contributions to agriculture, entrepreneurship, and cacao development earned her numerous recognitions, including the Gawad Saka Outstanding Agricultural Entrepreneur Award, the Leaders and Achievers of Davao (LEAD) Award, and the Outstanding ASEAN Woman Entrepreneur Award.

Beyond the awards and achievements, Tita Charita will always be remembered for her humility, generosity, and unwavering passion for farmers, communities, and Philippine cacao.

She did not only build a chocolate brand — she built a legacy of excellence, innovation, and pride for the Philippines.

Thank you, Tita Charita. Your vision continues to inspire.

Your legacy will live on.

18/07/2026

World Chocolate Day 2026 Highlights 🍫✨

What an incredible three-day celebration it has been! 🤎

From July 10–12, 2026, at SM City Cebu (Official), we gathered for **World Chocolate Day 2026 - The Philippine Cacao: From Golden Bean to World-Class Chocolate!** a celebration of the people, passion, and possibilities behind the Cebu Cacao Industry.

The event kicked off with the opening program, booth exhibits from 10 cebu cacao MSMEs, and educational sessions on Cacao Production (with Mr. Victor Geralde – Supervising Provincial Agriculturist) and Digital Empowerment for MSMEs (with Mr. Jan Navarro – Founder JN Cacao), equipping our farmers and entrepreneurs with valuable knowledge and practical skills.

The second day brought smiles to our young participants through The Midnight Chocolate Train Storytime by Chef Grace Aquino, where children enjoyed storytelling, chocolate-inspired art activities, and a fun tour of the exhibit booths.

The celebration concluded with the much-awaited Chocolate Fashion Walk 2026, where creativity met sustainability as participants showcased stunning cacao- and chocolate-inspired creations. Outstanding exhibitors and participants were also recognized during the awarding ceremony, celebrating excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship.

This meaningful celebration was made possible through the strong collaboration of the Cebu Cacao Industry Development Council (CCIDC), Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office VII (DA RFO 7), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu Provincial Office, Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative, our partner government agencies - Land Bank of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment, and Provincial Agriculture Office, private sector organizations, exhibitors, cacao farmers, MSMEs, academic institutions, and all cacao stakeholders.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and supporting our local cacao industry. Together, we continue to grow a stronger, more competitive, and world-class Philippine cacao industry—one cacao bean at a time. 🍫🤎

08/07/2026

🍫 The countdown is almost over!

Get ready for World Chocolate Day 2026 as we celebrate "The Philippine Cacao: From Golden Bean to World-Class Chocolate!" 🇵🇭✨

Join us on July 10–12, 2026 at SM City Cebu for three exciting days filled with chocolate and cacao exhibits, inspiring talks, workshops, storytelling, the much-awaited Chocolate Fashion Walk 2026, and more!

Check out the full program below and mark your calendars. Bring your family, friends, and fellow chocolate lovers. we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🍫🤎

See you at SM City Cebu!

07/07/2026

Happy Birthday to our dear Chairperson, Consul Armi L. Garcia!! ✨🤎

On this special day, we celebrate not only your birthday but also World Chocolate Day, a meaningful reminder of your unwavering passion and dedication to the cacao industry. Through your visionary leadership and genuine commitment, you have inspired and empowered farmers, entrepreneurs, and everyone working to grow our local cacao community.

Thank you for your tireless efforts, generous heart, and steadfast belief in the potential of the Philippine Cacao. Your guidance continues to make a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful to be part of the journey you have helped shape.

May God bless you with good health, boundless joy, renewed strength, and many more years of success and fulfillment. May your birthday be filled with love and happiness, just as you have brought hope and opportunity to so many.

Happy Birthday, Consul Armi, and Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫🤎