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Research/training, certification and credit programs are carried out in partnership with Cavite State University (CavSU), Department of Trade and Industry – International Coffee Organization Certifying Agency (DTI-ICOCA) and Quedan & Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (Quedancor). Aside from rehabilitation, certification, and credit programs, the Coffee Board also conducts a marketing and promotional program for Philippine coffee called Kape Isla. Kape Isla is intended for the use of the industry as a Philippine coffee quality seal. The Coffee Board conducts several events a year, including coffee farming courses, coffee shop seminars, trade shows, farm tours, and its annual Coffee Break festival. The Coffee Board is composed of members from the growers, millers, roasters, retailers, local governments, and agriculture credit sectors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairmen:
PACITA U. JUAN DIRECTORS:
GLICERIO JOEL Y. LUMAGBAS CORNELIO S. POSADAS ANTONIO R. REYES GUILLERMO M. LUZ RENE R. TONGSON MA. THERESA CRUZ-CAPELLAN NELSON BUENAFLOR BERNADINE SIY The Makati Business Club serves as the Secretariat of the Philippine Coffee Board. |
The Philippine Coffee Board is a private sector-led group established in May 2002 as the National Coffee Development Board. The goal of the Coffee Board is to develop and promote the Philippine coffee industry through technical assistance and credit programs for coffee farms; and through marketing and promotions of coffee for domestic and export markets.