“Let us demand a future where every bite of chocolate is a testament not just to flavor, but to fairness, sustainability, and justice”
The numbers are undeniably impressive. Of the 10,759 metric tons of cacao grown annually in the Philippines, 8,000 metric tons come from this region. Women, who shoulder much of the labor-intensive post-harvest work, remain largely invisible in the industry’s success stories, their contributions undervalued and undercompensated. Indigenous communities, the guardians of ancestral lands, find their territories encroached upon by commercial interests, their voices drowned out by promises of progress.
Irregular rainfall and rising temperatures are not distant concerns but immediate threats, eroding the foundations of an industry that relies on nature’s delicate balance. Technology offers a glimmer of hope, promising to transform the way cacao is grown and marketed. High-yield cacao varieties, precision farming tools, and digital platforms could revolutionize the industry.
Investments in infrastructure, from processing facilities to transportation networks, could unlock the full potential of Davao’s cacao. And governance must become more inclusive, bridging the gap between policy and the realities on the ground.
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