PH EMBASSY WELCOMES CEBUANA CHOCOLATE AMBASSADOR AND THE CHOCOLATE CHAMBER

Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (4th from left) welcomes Cebu’s Chocolate Queen, Ms. Raquel Toquero-Choa (4th from right), and the Chocolate Chamber family during their courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. The group served artisanal “sikwate” (Filipino hot chocolate) and shared their initiatives to promote Philippine cacao on the global stage.
Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (4th from left) welcomes Cebu’s Chocolate Queen, Ms. Raquel Toquero-Choa (4th from right), and the Chocolate Chamber family during their courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. The group served artisanal “sikwate” (Filipino hot chocolate) and shared their initiatives to promote Philippine cacao on the global stage.

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Chocolate Queen of Cebu Raquel Choa shares the flavors and stories of Philippine cacao with Amb. Romualdez. She also showcased other methods to enjoy “sikwate” and various types of Philippine native chocolate and cacao-based products.
Chocolate Queen of Cebu Raquel Choa shares the flavors and stories of Philippine cacao with Amb. Romualdez. She also showcased other methods to enjoy “sikwate” and various types of Philippine native chocolate and cacao-based products.

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The Chocolate Chamber’s resident artist John Paul 'JP' Choa presents Ambassador Romualdez with a chocolate ink artwork of the Sto. Niño, highlighting the fusion of Filipino faith and cacao craftsmanship deeply rooted in his native province of Cebu.
The Chocolate Chamber’s resident artist John Paul 'JP' Choa presents Ambassador Romualdez with a chocolate ink artwork of the Sto. Niño, highlighting the fusion of Filipino faith and cacao craftsmanship deeply rooted in his native province of Cebu.