James Gabriel Ranan of Cagayan de Oro City has emerged as the Grand Champion of the 12th Mindanao Masters Excelsa Cup Tasters Competition, held during the prestigious Philippine Coffee Expo 2025! His exceptional skills in coffee tasting, deep understanding of flavor profiles, and unwavering dedication to excellence earned him the ₱50,000 grand prize. Congratulations!


Here’s the final list of winners:
Grand Champion – James Gabriel Ranan (Cagayan de Oro City)
1st Place – Princess Mae Junsay – Davao
2nd Place – Carolyn Nabua – Lanao Del Norte
3rd Place – Isagani Laure – Lanao del Norte
4th Place – Dave Fredeluces – General Santos City




