The Mindanao qualifiers for the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition Grand Finals have officially been determined during the 12th Mindanao Masters – Cup Tasters Elimination Rounds. These talented contenders earned their spots at the prestigious event set to take place during the Philippine Coffee Expo Cup 2025 happening on May 9-11, 2025 at The Space at One Ayala Mall in Makati City. The qualifiers include the champion and four runners-up in each elimination round held across various cities in Mindanao. Good luck!
1st Elimination Round – General Santos City (January 25, 2025)
- Joey Maravillas – Champion
- Dave Michael Ibao – 1st Place
- James Eric Simon – 2nd Place
- Neil Parcon – 3rd Place
- Dave Fredeluces – 4th Place
2nd Elimination Round – Cagayan de Oro (February 8, 2025)
- James Ranan – Champion
- Novaville Kho – 1st Place
- Allan Lagapa – 2nd Place
- John Pena – 3rd Place
- Tsuneo Namata – 4th Place
3rd Elimination Round – Claveria, Misamis Oriental (February 18, 2025)
- Shaira Mae Anicoy – Champion
- Lucky P. Hernera – 1st Place
- Ruena Alicaba – 2nd Place
- Francisco Naldoza – 3rd Place
- Vyona Rene L. Jalop – 4th Place
4th Elimination Round – Iligan City (March 1, 2025)
- Edelyn C. Dales – Champion
- Carolyn C. Nabua – 1st Place
- Isagani R. Laure – 2nd Place
- Francisco Zapanta – 3rd Place
- Ace Cabasa – 4th Place
- Genalyn O. Rosal – 5th Place
5th and 7th Elimination Round – Davao City (April 8, 2025)
- Christian Kim Bagares – Champion
- Rene Jane Visto – 1st Place
- Louie Penpena – 2nd Place
- Archie Dagancina – 3rd Place
- Princess Mae Junsay – 4th Place
6th Elimination Round – Pagadian City (April 2, 2025)
- Niza Teves – Champion
- Abdulrahman Rass – 1st Place
- Lotha Letegio – 2nd Place
images, info by Riza Macanip, Philippine Coffee Expo
