Atbang Farm®, certified organic, the home of Atbang Fine Chocolate Bohol
We are the first Chocolate Processing Facility certified PGS Guaranteed Organic in The Philippines
Our farm in Bohol, Philippines is often described as paradise. Our main crop is cacao, but we also grow bananas, coconuts, durian, mangosteen, passionfruit, taro, sweet potato, ginger, turmeric, yam, cassava, and other fruit trees.
Our motto: "Planting for Tomorrow"
Criollo pods
From: cacao pod to: fine chocolate
Spoil your
inner Angel
Atbang. Atbang! Why Atbang? What does it mean? Well, in Visayan (the language of the central Philippines), Atbang means 'opposite'. For us, it's a great name because it exemplifies what we are and how we do things - i.e differently. We are not mainstream. We don't go with the flow. We aim to be better.
Please scroll down to our Business Ethics for more information.
Criollo. We've received the results of a study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM). Two Atbang samples we submitted for validation using DNA analysis are confirmed as 85.63 and 94.25 percentage Criollo. We can now proudly claim, with proof, that some of our cacao plants at Atbang Farm are truly of the Criollo variety. Criollo is the “Crème de la crème" for fine chocolate making worldwide.
Atbang Farm Bohol Philippines
Our Story
Atbang Farm Food Forest is a permaculture-inspired farm located in a lush area of Calape in Bohol, a beautiful island in the central Philippines.
Our farm prioritises caring, respecting, and learning with nature. We keep our soil healthy because we believe it nurtures our food, which in turn nurtures our health. Consequently, we don't depend on expensive and commercial agricultural chemicals. We follow a simple, easy, scientific, and effective way of farming, and live sustainably employing local farmers, especially women.
Our Vision
To be an ethical producer of Boholano products.
Our Mission
As well as supporting communities, we are passionate about maintaining a transparent approach to farming and premium quality chocolate-making.
DTI REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP:
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"In the heart of Bohol, Efrenia Cantoneros-Holt didn’t just start a farm—she built a sustainable movement. From organic cacao to ethical chocolates ATBANG Farm thrives on women empowerment, fair wages and earth-friendly practices.​
What began as a small initiative rooted in sustainability has grown into a thriving business that began with a small revenue that significantly increased in 2024. Through regenerative farming, Efrenia ensures that every cacao pod harvested is a step toward a more sustainable and ethical future.​
Her journey proves that success in agriculture is not about cutting corners but about investing in people, communities, and the planet. ATBANG Farm continues to challenge conventional farming methods, leading the way for sustainable and ethical agriculture in the Philippines."
From the PODS, come the BEANS
Bohol Chocolate​
After our cacao beans have been extracted from the pods, they are fermented and dried, before being passed to chocolate production, where they are sorted, roasted, cracked, winnowed, and ground into cacao liquor. Next comes refining, then melanging, followed by tempering to create a smooth, glossy finish. The final stages are setting the chocolate into molds, chilling, and packaging.
Atbang Fine Chocolate can be viewed
For other links, see below.
Our Team
Efrenia Holt
Founder / General Manager / Owner
Alan Holt
Quality Control / Website & Graphic design
Freya Bitang
Chocolate Maker
Jaurina Crujedo
Processing Procurement
Cherie Mae Sarigumba
Processing Assistant
Anavilla Empic
Tablea Maker
Cacao Pod
Chocolate Provider
Thelma Mahinay
Lead Farmer
Susan Yatong
Marketing
Oscar Mahinay
Farmer
Outlets. Please note: we do not as yet have a shop, although we have plans to open one later this year. Orders can be submitted using the form below.
Our products are available to purchase from:
Island City Mall Supermarket
International Food Section
Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Green Thumb
Panglao International Airport
Panglao, Bohol
Green Thumb
Tagbilaran Seaport
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
ZENER Ticketing
In front of Calape Public Market
Calape, Bohol
Donatela Resort and Sanctuary
KM 16, Barangay Hoyohoy, Tawala
Panglao, Bohol
Kapunungan sa Bol-anong Organikong Mag-uuma (KBoOM)
Old Airport (at side of carpark)
Tagbilaran City
OTOP Store,
Alturas Mall (3rd floor),
CPG Avenue,
Tagbilaran City
Kapunungan sa Bol-anong Organikong Mag-uuma (KBoOM)
Tagbilaran City Public Market
Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
MS & D Pasalubong Shop
Moadto Strip
Doljo, Panglao, Bohol
Bohol Tarsier
Conservation Area Bilar, Bohol
LeMon Tree Eco store
Rizal Avenue
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Green Thumb
Tubigon Seaport,
Tubigon, Bohol
Coming soon:
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Our Business Ethics
As we are staunchly organic in our agricultural processes, we are strictly organic in the way our business operates. Honesty is important to us, so the deals we make will not involve 'incentives' or 'sweeteners' or 'backhanders', because practices such as these perpetuate the culture of corruption, which we deplore. We hope other small, growing organisations will join us in demonstrating there is a different and better way of doing business.
Contact Us
Our Other Products can be viewed
Our Farm Gallery can be viewed
Atbang's Blog can be viewed