Four baristas from Bukidnon secured four of the top six spots in two coffee competitions during the Kape NorMin on August 21, 2024 in SM City CDO Uptown, Cagayan de Oro City.

Mr. Sam Henry Mabolo from Don Carlos Bukidnon bested 15 participants as he bagged the top spot and impressed the judges with his brewing skills during the Brewer’s Cup Challenge. Mr. Bryan Steve Lig-ang from Malaybalay, Bukidnon and Ms. Lovely Ann Labadan from Balingasag, Misamis Oriental secured the second and third place positions, respectively.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jerry Donato from Sumilao, Bukidnon won the Latte Art Throwdown.

Latte art throwdown is a competitive event where contestants showcase their skills in creating intricate designs on top of a latte. Twenty contestants competed with their latte art judged according to techniques used such as pouring, swirling, and etching of different patterns.

Mr. Ian Hablo from Malaybalay, Bukidnon finished second place in the Latte Art Throwdown while Mr. John Kenneth Monares from Cagayan de Oro City placed third in the competition.

Kape NorMin is one of the major events of Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair 2024, the annual regional trade fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 organized in celebration of Cagayan de Oro City’s Higalaay Festival.

The Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair 2024 ran from August 16 to 22, 2024. ♦

Date of Release: 27 August 2024

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