Dipolog Coffee Community

09/10/2025

05/10/2025

First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Dipolog City Government and our beloved City Mayor Berto Uy for providing the incredible venue and exhibit space that brought our vision to life.

We’re also incredibly thankful to Dipolog Tourism for their unwavering support and assistance in making this event possible.

Special thanks to our valued partners— DTI Zamboanga del Norte and the Department of Agriculture ZAMPEN—for collaborating with us and creating a platform to highlight the talent and dedication of our local coffee farmers here in Zamboanga del Norte.

To our amazing sponsors, whose generosity and belief in this event made it all happen—thank you from the bottom of our hearts:

Kenny's Tackle Shop
Nona's Grill House Jo's Chicken Inato
YanYan Baking + Culinary
O'MAN Food Packaging Supplies & Direct Printing Solution
Benles Garments & Arts Services
Tazzino Coffee
Antonio's Pension House
Virtual Buddy 24/7
Kofil
Counselor Dr. Ryan Niel Asprer
StickaBoss Dipolog - "Stickers, Decals & More"

And a huge round of applause to our Barista Competition sponsors for helping create unforgettable moments of skill, passion, and creativity:

Qahwah Street & Qah'wah Sicayab
Latte Vita
Mountain Origins Coffee
Klasik Coffee Roaster
Curve Coffee Collaborators
Equilibrium Intertrade Corp.-Cagayan de Oro Office

To our incredible exhibitors, thank you for sharing your products, passion, and stories with our community:

Inizio Cafe
Kofi Street
Gabriela's Pizza & Subsandwich
Kakanin Delights
1995 Coffee
Addictea Dipolog
SJ Coffee
And to the talented baristas who competed in Grounds of Glory—your artistry, precision, and love for coffee truly elevated the festival:

Latte Art – Beginner
🥇 Champion: Renelyn Vicitacion (Burgos)
🥈 1st Runner-up: Jude Panglao (McJudeFlava)
🥉 2nd Runner-up: Angelo Salvoro (Cafe Mystika)

Brewers Throwdown
🥇 Champion: Dexter Caboverde (Inizio Cafe)
🥈 1st Runner-up: Jephthah Buhian (Barra Barista)
🥉 2nd Runner-up: Dean Matthew Valencia (Cafe Mystika)

Latte Art – Advanced
🥇 Champion: Clarke “Champ” Atienza (Cafe Mystika)
🥈 1st Runner-up: James Gador (Cafe Mystika)
🥉 2nd Runner-up: Joemar Casino (Joe)

We’re also deeply grateful to our esteemed guest judges—Reymond Lao and Jopatz Bignay of Cebu Coffee Solutions, and Coffea Marcus—for sharing your expertise, insights, and passion for coffee with us.

To everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, or simply believed in this dream—thank you. Because of you, we’re more inspired than ever to brew even bigger events, host better competitions, and serve bolder flavors in the years to come.

Until next time—stay caffeinated and keep supporting local! 💚

05/10/2025

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04/10/2025

Thank you Coffea Marcus 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

04/10/2025

02/10/2025

🌟 MEET THE BRAINS BEHIND THE SCENES — A BIG THANK YOU TO VIRTUAL BUDDY 24/7 DATA PROCESSING SERVICES! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Virtual Buddy 24/7 Data Processing Services — a trusted local BPO company based right here in Dipolog City — as a valued supporter of the Dipolog Sunset and Coffee Festival 2025!

💻 More than just a data powerhouse, Virtual Buddy is proof that world-class service and global impact can come from right here in our hometown. With precision, dedication, and round-the-clock excellence, they help businesses across the globe stay on track — all while putting Dipolog on the digital map.

Their tagline says it perfectly:
✨ “Expanding Your Horizon.”
And they’re not just expanding horizons for clients — they’re opening doors for locals through meaningful jobs, skills development, and tech-driven opportunities. That’s progress we can all brew over. ☕📈

Founded by visionary leaders:
🔹 Dennis Roy Sumalpong
🔹 Alvin Chiong
🔹 Iris Sumalpong
🔹 Vangeline Sabado
— this team is building more than a business. They’re building a legacy of innovation, integrity, and community pride. 💼💛

While others may serve coffee at the festival, Virtual Buddy keeps the systems running smoothly behind the scenes — because every great event (and economy) runs on more than caffeine. It runs on connection, capability, and commitment.

Thank you, Virtual Buddy, for supporting our city’s brightest moments — both online and offline. Here’s to celebrating local talent, in every industry!





📍 Proudly based in Dipolog City, Philippines
📩 Want to partner with us or explore sponsorship opportunities?
👉 Message us or call 09051930722

02/10/2025

🎯☕ THE PERFECT BLEND OF POWER & PURPOSE — A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMPETITION SPONSORS: EQUILIBRIUM INTERTRADE CORP & CURVE COFFEE! ☕🎯

We’re honored to welcome Equilibrium Intertrade Corp.-Cagayan de Oro Office and Curve Coffee Collaborators— two brands. One mission. Elevating Philippine coffee from ground to grind.

⚙️ Meet Equilibrium Intertrade Corp — The Philippines’ leading distributor of coffee and coffee shop equipment in the Food and Beverage industry. From espresso machines that roar to grinders that deliver precision, they’re the backbone behind countless cafes across the country. When baristas step onto the stage, chances are — Equilibrium helped them get there.

🌱 Then there’s Curve Coffee — where passion meets provenance. Their tagline says it all: “Discover sustainably farmed, perfectly roasted specialty coffee from around the Philippines.” They don’t just roast beans — they spotlight farmers, celebrate terroir, and bring out the soul in every cup.

Together, they represent the full spectrum of excellence:
🔧 The tools that empower professionals.
☕ The coffee that inspires them.

And now, they’re joining forces to support the heart of our festival — the Coffee Competition, where skill, speed, and creativity take center stage.

Thank you, Equilibrium & Curve, for fueling not just machines and mugs, but dreams, careers, and communities. You're not just sponsors — you're enablers of greatness.

Let’s raise the bar — and the brew — together. 🏆💛






👉 Want to equip your café or source premium local beans? Or better yet — want to sponsor the next big coffee moment?
📩 Message us or call 09051930722 for partnership opportunities!

02/10/2025

Walk-in registration is still on going until 8pm here at Plaza magsaysay besides inizio booth.