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DA TO CONSUMERS: BUY COFFEE FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for a broader partnership between the private sector, the government and farmers’ cooperatives to develop a sustainable coffee industry in Mindanao, particularly in light of the challenges posed by climate change and enhancing local competitiveness. “Embracing collaboration for collective action to enhance farmers’ resilience and profitability is essential. […]

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DTI ANNOUNCES ADJUSTED SRP FOR COFFEE, SALT

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has completed the assessment and validation of notifications for price adjustments filed by certain manufacturers in the Coffee and Salt categories of the basic necessities with suggested retail prices (SRPs). Price adjustments have been approved for 3 of 13 stock-keeping units (SKUs) of coffee and 6 of 19 SKUs of […]

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DA, NESTLE INK MINDANAO COFFEE PROJECT DEAL

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestle Philippines inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to jointly establish and implement the “DA x Nestle Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project”, which will allow farmers to gain access to various farm inputs, training, and marketing opportunities. The project will directly benefit Mindanao coffee growers who produce coffee as a […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

COFFEE 101: BRIEF HISTORY OF COFFEE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Coffee in the Philippines has been a staple part of the early morning Pinoy scene. It is the literal image of “but first, coffee,” which means no transaction, talks, or anything else before coffee. Today, it is more than just a cup of Joe we sip while reading dailies. Every brew and sip has become […]

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THE DAILY GRIND WITH BARAKO BAMA

Coffee has always been a part of everyday Filipino life. The taste and aroma of a good cup bring a sense and feel of home – a feeling of warmth and comfort that can get one through the toughest of times. A usual early morning starts with a big mug to awaken the senses and […]