04/10/2025
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! 💚
