National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center - Philippines

𝙂𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨? 𝙒𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙨.

The Southern Luzon Coffee Quality Competition (SLCQC) 2026 is officially open for sample entry kit requests! We invite all eligible coffee producers and processors across Regions 4A (CALABARZON), 4B (MIMAROPA), and 5 (Bicol) to step up and showcase your finest coffee lots.

To secure your sample entry kit, please complete the registration form here:

tinyurl.com/slcqc2026
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Note: Please be advised that all shipping and handling costs for the entry kits will be shouldered by the requesting party.

We look forward to celebrating the excellence and dedication of our vibrant Southern Luzon coffee community.

Calling all Robusta Graders, Cuppers, and Roasters! We need your specialized expertise for the Southern Luzon Coffee Quality Competition this July 26–31, 2026, at the Barista & Coffee Academy of Asia (BCAA), Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City. This is your exclusive chance to get the very first taste of the region's finest beans, calibrate with fellow industry experts, and play a defining role in elevating our local coffee scene.

Help us honor the incredible hard work of our local farmers from bean to cup! Slots for this technical team are highly selective and limited, so secure your spot today by applying on or before June 30 through the link:

tinyurl.com/slcqc2026
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Your expertise, your precision—their hard work rewarded. Let’s elevate Southern Luzon coffee together!

𝐂𝐯𝐒𝐔-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

15 May 2026—Jet D. Cabrera, Bradley James C. Puerta, and Jermey Y. Teves, the three Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students from the Cavite State University – Trece Martires City Campus officially concluded their On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center (NCRDEC).

The interns, who began their journey at the center on February 16, successfully completed the required 486 hours of professional service. Their tenure was marked by a significant contribution to the center’s digital infrastructure, improvement of the NCRDEC Information System (IS) to streamline the center’s operations, ranging from administrative tasks to specialized technical aspects.

Beyond their final output, the interns were also fully immersed in the "Seed-to-Cup" philosophy of the center, where they served as active participants in several training and cascading workshops that engaged them in hands-on activities focusing on the different processing methods, sorting, and cupping of coffee.

The interns also shared their enthusiasm for the center’s unique working environment. One intern noted that aside from the technical skills they applied, they had the chance to learn more about coffee and even experience making their own latte using the center’s espresso machine.

The impact of their work did not go unnoticed as Assistant Professor Angelbert D. Cortes, the NCRDEC Director, personally commended the performance of the three BSIT student-interns. Dir. Cortes highlighted their dedication and their ability to integrate IT solutions into the center’s specific research and administrative needs.

The three undergraduate students are now set to head back to their campus and finalize their degrees following their successful development of the digital platform for the operational efficiency of one of the country’s leading coffee RDE centers.

The is ready to take the finest stage!

The Southern Luzon Coffee Quality Competition (SLCQC) 2026 is officially calling for entries. We’ve seen your dedication in the fields, and we can’t wait to see your hard work recognized.

Whether you’re a producer or a fan of a great coffee, save these dates so you can follow the journey from bean to a champion cup. It’s going to be a steaming success and a true grounds for celebration!

Visit the competition's Official Website for more:
https://slcqc.my.canva.site/
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The coffee cupping table is all set. Are you?

𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝-𝐭𝐨-𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

NCRDEC continues to uphold its commitment to strengthening and improving coffee quality in the country following the Technical Coffee Farm Tour held last April 7–8, 2026, at the TDF Training Hall, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. The activity was attended by farm owners, coffee shop owners, baristas, researchers, and other coffee stakeholders, all aiming to further their knowledge from farm to cup.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

In a strategic move to reinforce local coffee expertise, the National Coffee Research, Development, and Extension Center (NCRDEC) spearheaded a comprehensive cascading workshop on March 26, 2026, aiming to upgrade the knowledge and skills of its coffee field personnel.
Mr. Rodrigo H. Diloy, Head of the Special Projects Division, Ms. Antonette Jean L. Magcamit, Head of the Extension Division, and Engr. Al Eugene L. Torres, Head of the Research Division, cascaded their technical insights on Post-Harvest Processing.