Prolific fruiting of cacao. (Royal Cocoa Farm) Cacao, often referred to as the "food of the gods," has a rich history in the Philippines, with its cultivation dating back centuries. This tropical country boasts a climate and soil conditions ideal for growing high-quality cacao beans. In recent...
By JAMES SAM A CHOCOLATE FEAST An array of chocolate treats served in various forms In collaboration with Auro Chocolate, Solaire’s “Decadence unleashed!” showcases a unique blend of desserts and delicacies. Hosted at the Oasis Garden Cafe, and supplied by Filipino farmers’ finest cacao...
When chefs and foodies go on an adventure, they usually keep their eyes peeled for unusual restaurants highlighting endemic ingredients in their food. But for New York-based Filipino pastry chef and chocolatier Daniel Corpuz, the right way to start his “vacation” here in the Philippines is by...
Coming this summer season to Enderun Colleges Award-winning tree-to-bar chocolate company Auro Chocolate partners with New York-based pastry chef and chocolatier Daniel Corpuz for a series of masterclasses this March 2023. In collaboration with Enderun Colleges, the not-to-miss event will be hosted...
By Pancho Parian Valentine’s Day gifts for this couple are extraordinary – from candies to a song, to many letters, but not flowers and chocolates. Their recipe to being happy together are words and constant communication. A very simple Valentine’s Day gift of three pieces of menthol candy,...
The EU-Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) has been instrumental in boosting the exports of AURO Chocolates, one of 24 Philippine companies that are able to export products to the 27-member states EU. Kelly Go, co-founder and manager of AURO Chocolates, said AURO sales have increased by...
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the General Trias City Jail will experience a festive Holiday season spirit with granted requests from the "PDL Christmas Wish Tree." General Trias City Jail warden Chief Insp. Williamere Villaester said that the ‘PDL Christmas Wish Tree’ was designed to...
By: Vic Thor A. Palarca When Medily S. Villamayor decided to take a break from corporate life, little did she know that she would be sticking around in her hometown Malaybalay for a while. Because part of her daily grind involves assisting her father, retired colonel turned farmer Edgardo M....
