ORMOC CITY — Coffee enthusiasts and food lovers across Western Leyte have a flavorful new destination to explore this month as the Ormoc City Business Week 2026 Coffee Fest x Kadiwa officially opens today at the Ormoc City Hall lobby.
Celebrating Homegrown Flavors And Local Businesses
Running daily from October 12 to 23, 2026, the dual trade fair serves as one of the highlight activities for Ormoc City's upcoming 79th Charter Day celebration. The event brings together local coffee roasters, artisanal food producers, agricultural associations, and small enterprises, providing residents and visitors with a showcase of authentic local flavors.
Beyond offering delicious treats, the festival provides a crucial economic platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), local farmers, and women's cooperatives to expand their customer base, market unique products, and strengthen the local economy.
Featured Local Vendors And Exhibitors
Visitors exploring the City Hall lobby showcase can sample products from a diverse lineup of popular local brands and community organizations, including:
Coffee & Specialty Beverages: Kapemoto, 25th Lane, Forever Café, and Paper and Cup
Local Delicacies & Snacks: Ren-Gel’s Chicharon, Palm’s Delicacies, and Pie Shack
Farmer & Community Enterprise Products: Ormoc Women Vendors Association, Tongonan Farmers Association, DAGATARAN, and L’s Govipola Integrated Farm
Supporting Ormoc's Agricultural And Entrepreneurial Scene
By pairing the specialty Coffee Fest with the Department of Agriculture’s Kadiwa program, the City Government of Ormoc aims to foster direct connections between local farm producers and urban consumers while highlighting the city's growing cafe culture.
The Ormoc City Hall lobby exhibition is open to the public daily through October 23. Ormocanons and tourists alike are invited to drop by, taste local coffee blends, buy fresh regional produce, and support homegrown Leyte entrepreneurs.
