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Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas!

Bo’s Coffee, the country’s largest homegrown coffee chain, celebrates Philippine Independence Month with this cheery greeting, encouraging us to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed Philippine Coffee. Founded in June 1996 and now on its 28^th year, Bo’s Coffee serves world-class Philippine Coffee Origins single origin beans sourced all over the country, from Atok in Benguet to Mt. Matutum in South Cotabato, staying true to their mission of putting the spotlight on Philippine Coffee.

“We source our coffee beans around the country and work with social enterprise partners. We champion Philippine Coffee of world-class quality, highlighted and served in our locations both locally and globally,” says Rachel Fallarme, Bo’s Coffee’s Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer.

Supporting Local Coffee Communities

Since opening in Cebu City 28 years ago, Bo’s Coffee has supported local coffee farming communities by funding the construction of coffee mills, making the production process more efficient and improving harvest yield.

In September 2023, Bo’s Coffee partnered with The Dream Coffee in establishing a coffee mill in T’Boli, South Cotabato. Operational within just two months by November 2023, the mill, located in Barangay T’Bolok, T’Boli, South Cotabato, has become a pivotal hub for processing coffee from T’Boli, Lake Sebu, and surrounding provinces like Sultan Kudarat.

The Dream Coffee x Bo’s Coffee Mill includes essential components such as a drying house, outdoor drying beds, a processing area, storage facilities, and utility rooms. The coffee mill has led to a 275% surge in production, provided employment for 12 individuals during construction, 28 seasonal coffee processors, and 2 permanent mill workers. For the 2023/2024 harvest season, Dream Coffee collaborated with 50 farmers from 5 communities in T’Boli and 1 in Lake Sebu.

“What I appreciate the most about working with Bo’s Coffee is that they really walk their talk. They don’t just partner with community-focused enterprises to generate surface-level talking points. I’ve seen firsthand that they make these investments, because they want to contribute to felt impact in the lives of Filipino coffee producers,” says Larissa Joson, The Dream Coffee founder.

“We take immense pride in promoting Philippine specialty coffee and remain committed to fostering further development through partnerships with similar projects like the Kalsada x Bo’s Coffee Mill in Sitio Kisbong, Benguet. We look forward to serving the new harvest in our nationwide locations, soon,” Fallarme explains.

“In 2019, Bo’s Coffee and Kalsada agreed to invest in a community processing mill in Sitio Kisbong, Atok, Benguet. The goal was to create a hub where farmers can bring their harvest within their own community, receive payment right away with a fair price, and learn proper processing techniques. Back in 2019, the project increased the average farmers’ income by as much as 48% compared to the old practice of selling to middlemen and traders,” says Tere Domine, co-founder and Country Manager of Kalsada Coffee.

A Celebration of Local Flavors

As part of their Philippine Independence Month celebration, Bo’s Coffee held a Coffee Appreciation event with select members of the media and key online influencers in Cebu where it was founded, focusing on Philippine Coffee Origins through a coffee appreciation and brewing session with its coffee master, Jason Carl Vasquez. “We featured specialty coffee from our social enterprise partners, Kalsada and The Dream Coffee, with Tere Domine and Larissa Joson sampling their coffee beans,” says Laine Vallar, Bo’s Coffee’s Assistant VP and Director of Marketing.

Nationwide, the heritage coffee brand will launch its “Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas” Independence Month campaign, offering limited-time beverages for its anniversary month. Their Frozen Bliss series is a collaboration with another well-loved Filipino brand, Lily’s Peanut Butter. “Our limited-time offer beverages are Iced Peanut Butter Foam Latte and Peanut Butter Mocha Froccino. These beverages combine our bestselling mocha variant with the smooth creaminess of Lily’s Peanut Butter, evoking nostalgic childhood afternoons of peanut butter sandwich snacks with friends and family,” says Vallar.

Bo’s Coffee also has their much-awaited annual Anniversary Caffeine Rush promotion, featuring P100 Medium Froccinos every Friday from 3 to 6 pm, from June 21 to July 19 on selected Froccinos except Mocha and their seasonal Froccinos.

For more information on Bo’s Coffee products, visit www.boscoffee.com and Bo’s Coffee on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.

This holiday season, Bo’s Coffee, a beloved Filipino brand, is set to captivate taste buds and warm hearts with its exclusive “Paskong Pinoy” menu. Unveiling a limited-time offering that embodies the essence of Filipino Christmas, Bo’s Coffee introduces an array of seasonal delights that includes the perennial favorite Dark Mocha Macadamia Froccino. This year, they are introducing the Davao Tableya Series, paying homage to world-class local chocolate with Davao Tableya Mocha Froccino, Davao Tableya Iced Mocha and Davao Tableya Hot Mocha.

The holiday menu is thoughtfully complemented by traditional Paskong Pinoy treats, featuring Mini Bibingka in Original, Cream Cheese, and Ube Cheese variants. Customers will surely enjoy the indulgent Bibingka Cheesecake, made with queso de bola on a graham cracker crust, and the decadent Tableya Chocolate Cake, a moist and rich chocolate delight.

Steve Benitez, the visionary Chief Executive Officer of Bo’s Coffee, explained how they came about creating the festive lineup, saying, “We wanted a holiday menu that not only delights the taste buds but also resonates with the warmth and joy of a Filipino Christmas. Our Dark Mocha Macadamia Froccino, a returning favorite, is something our customers eagerly anticipate during this special time of the year.”

To kick-off the launch of the Paskong Pinoy menu and celebrate a successful year after post-pandemic challenges, Bo’s Coffee hosted a Salo-Salo at their flagship store in Capitol, Cebu last November 16, 2023. The event was attended by CEO Steve Benitez, SVP-Chief Operating Officer Rachel Fallarme, VP-Global Franchise Ivy Benatiro, and marketing team led by AVP-Director for Marketing Laine Vallar.

Another Paskong Pinoy Salo Salo was held at Bo’s Coffee Glorietta 5 last November 22, 2023, the chain’s Manila flagship store. The intimate media event was a thanksgiving occasion for a fruitful year coming out of the pandemic.

As a brand deeply rooted in Filipino pride, Bo’s Coffee consistently showcases Filipino flavors throughout the year. The menu features popular drinks like Iced Creamy Latte, Iced Caramel Latte, and Cold White Brew, all made with world-class Philippine coffee sourced from local farmers. The brand’s commitment to fairtrade supports coffee farmers across the Philippines, from Sagada and Benguet to Mt. Apo, Mt. Kitanglad, and Mt. Matutum.

Benitez emphasized, “Our advocacy has always been putting the spotlight on Philippine Coffee Origins, believing that the taste, flavor, and quality our coffee beans can compete on the world stage.”

Bo’s Coffee, founded in Cebu in 1996, has expanded to over 130 branches nationwide and has a growing presence in the global market, particularly in the Middle East. The company, known for its warm Filipino hospitality, has plans to open in two more countries soon.

In addition to its staple coffee offerings, Bo’s Coffee has diversified its menu to include not only pastries but also filling meals such as pastas, sandwiches, and cakes. Their coffee shops, designed with a distinct Filipino aesthetic, provide a relaxing ambiance, making them ideal spaces for study sessions and meetings.

Responding to market demand, Bo’s Coffee is actively expanding its presence in Metro Manila and NCR through franchising. The brand attributes its staying power to its world-class, high-quality homegrown coffee, served with the warmth of Filipino hospitality.

Bo’s Coffee has also embraced the digital era, strengthening its online presence with robust e-commerce portals and partnerships with aggregator platforms.

For more information about them and its Paskong Pinoy offering, visit boscoffee.com and follow the brand on social media at Bo’s Coffee on Facebook, Instragram, and Tiktok.