Atbang Farm®, certified organic, the home of Atbang Fine Chocolate
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"
From:
Cacao pod
To: Fine chocolate
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.
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
Organic Cacao from Bohol Philippines​
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
Anavilla Empic
Tablea Maker
Cacao Pod
Chocolate Provider
Alan Holt
Quality Control / Website & Graphic design
Freya Bitang
Chocolate Maker
Jaurina Crujedo
Processing Procurement
Thelma Mahinay
Lead Farmer
Susan Yatong
Marketing
Oscar Mahinay
Farmer
Outlets. Please note: we do not as yet have a shop. 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
Kapunungan sa Bol-anong Organikong Mag-uuma (KBoOM)
Old Airport, Tagbilaran City
Donatela Resort and Sanctuary
KM 16, Barangay Hoyohoy, Tawala
Panglao, Bohol
ZENER Ticketing
In front of Calape Public Market
Calape, Bohol
WTF - Wat The FUD
(next to Alona carpark)
Alona, Tawala,
Panglao, Bohol
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
Wellnessland Urban Centre
Wellnessland Bldng
314 Sikatuna Street,
Cebu City, Cebu​
Bohol Tarsier
Conservation Area Bilar, Bohol
OTOP Store,
Alturas Mall (3rd floor),
CPG Avenue,
Tagbilaran City
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LeMon Tree Eco store
Rizal Avenue
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Coming soon:
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D' Boat Grill House
Gallares Street,
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
​(In front of K of C Church)
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Note: please be aware that we have set prices for all our products - as indicated on this site, but the outlets we use will most likely charge extra. We hope the outlets will be reasonable; we think an increase of around 30% should be the maximum. However, we recently discovered one outlet was charging 110 pesos for an item we sell for 60 pesos. This same outlet had marked up an organic product by over 100%. We do not condone this type of behaviour. Anyone finding outrageous price increases on our products should consider buying elsewhere, including ordering directly from us. We will not overcharge.
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Our Other Products can be viewed
Our Farm Gallery can be viewed
Atbang's Blog can be viewed