Presenting Cebu’s Mother of Cacao

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 05/12/2017

JUST like the legend of Maria Cacao, believed to be the queen of cacao forest who traveled all over the world on a magical ship, Raquel Choa’s incredible story about her discovery of cacao in the remote…

Beauty secrets from Cebu’s Chocolate Queen

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 04/20/2017

CEBU’S Chocolate Queen married as a teenager and now has eight children between the ages of 25 and 10. When people see her, it’s not unusual for them to say: “How does Raquel Toquero Choa maintain her…

WATCH: How to make Cacao de Bola

Marc Eric Cosep 02/02/2017

Cebu’s Chocolate Queen Raquel Choa shows how she makes her famous Cacao de Bola at The Chocolate Chamber outlet along Pres. Quirino Street, Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City. According to Choa, she does demonstrations for those who book…

The wonders of Cacao de Bola

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 01/07/2017

THE GIRL who grew up in the secluded mountains of Balamban planting cacao trees and learning the art of making pure “tablea” under the watchful eyes of her grandmother Nanay Nila has rightfully earned her the title…

DTI backs revitalization of local cacao industry

Vanessa Claire Lucero 11/19/2015

The Department of Trade and Industry Cebu provincial office is supporting the revitalization of the local cacao industry, considering its growing demand globally. Cebu, where sikwate (native chocolate drink) is a common breakfast and snack fare, contributes…

‘Agri-preneur’ pushes cacao for sustainable farming

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/06/2015

A family man in Davao City left his government job to take up cacao farming. Three years after, Grover Rosit, 55, has another advocacy—helping fellow farmers in Yolanda-hit areas  become agriculture entreprenuers of cacao. “Now is the…

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