CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The rich aroma of creativity and craftsmanship filled the air as Mindanao’s best baristas came together for the Oro Best Expo Latte Art Master Competition, held during this year’s ORO BEST EXPO (Cagayan de Oro Business Enterprises, Services & Trade Exposition) at Ayala Centrio Mall Activity Center.

Organized by Jamaican F&B in partnership with Filipino Bar and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber), the competition highlighted the artistry, precision, and passion behind every cup — proving once again that Mindanao’s coffee culture is world-class.

The ORO BEST EXPO officially opened on Thursday, October 30, with the Cagayan de Oro City Hall as co-convenor. Recognized as Northern Mindanao’s longest-running and biggest trade exposition, the event showcases the region’s finest products, services, and innovations, running until Friday, October 31.

Official Winners — Oro Best Expo Latte Art Master Competition

• Champion: Rolly De La Cruz

• 1st Place: Wendyl Añora Segundo

• 2nd Place: Jerry Donato

• 3rd Place: Luke Anthony Lim Navales

• 4th Place: Rowel Rafael J. Jumalon

Each participant brought flair, technique, and personal storytelling to the competition — blending creativity with consistency in every pour. The Latte Art Master showdown wasn’t just a contest of skill but a celebration of community, collaboration, and craftsmanship among baristas and coffee enthusiasts across Mindanao.

The competition also served as a platform to recognize the growing excellence of regional baristas who continue to elevate the Philippine coffee experience, one cup at a time.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants of the Oro Best Expo Latte Art Master Competition — for raising the bar, inspiring others, and proving that coffee in Mindanao isn’t just a drink, but a creative movement.

About ORO BEST EXPO

The ORO BEST EXPO is the flagship business exposition of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc., held annually to spotlight MSMEs, innovators, and local entrepreneurs from Northern Mindanao. The event serves as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and commerce — connecting industries from trade and tourism to technology and talent.

By integrating events like the Latte Art Master Competition, the expo also acknowledges the cultural and economic significance of the region’s growing coffee scene — now among the most vibrant in the country.