24/08/2025
Maramag, Bukidnon โ Kape Lumad, a social enterprise rooted in Maramag, Bukidnon, has been selected as one of only 50 MSMEs across Southeast Asia, and proudly, one of just 8 from the Philippines, to join the prestigious ASEAN SOAR Together 2025 Program, powered by the ASEAN Foundation.
For the Lumad farmers of Bukidnon, this milestone is a new chapter.
Behind every bag of Kape Lumad beans are the Manobo farmers who rise before dawn to tend their coffee trees โ preserving tradition, livelihood, and legacy in every harvest. By choosing Kape Lumad, customers arenโt just enjoying the provinceโs rich highland flavors, but a part of a movement that champions fair trade, cultural heritage, and indigenous empowerment.
Through the ASEAN SOAR Together program, Kape Lumad will gain:
Digital empowerment โ training in e-commerce and live selling to connect with coffee lovers worldwide.
Practical growth โ hands-on business challenges that help sharpen strategies while keeping true to their roots.
Regional showcase โ opportunities to feature Bukidnon-grown drips, beans, and capsules at ASEAN events and digital platforms.
Out of hundreds of applicants across 10 ASEAN countries, to be chosen as one of the 50, and one of only eight from the Philippines, is an honor for Bukidnon and our farmers.
Itโs a reminder that the province is home to world-class coffee, dedicated farmers, and stories worth sharing across the globe.
About Kape Lumad
Kape Lumad is a social enterprise specialty coffee producer based in Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, empowering Manobo farmers through sustainable coffee farming. Its beans are ethically sourced, preserving cultural heritage while delivering premium flavors to every cup. With offerings from drip packs to capsules to fresh beans, Kape Lumad is proud to bring the soul of Bukidnon coffee to the world.
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