The Philippines will now have a dedicated Coffee Industry Development Office (CIDO), signalling a major shift in how the government manages the sector.
Ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the new office will sit under the department’s Office of the Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Official Development Assistance (ODA), and will centralise coffee programs, funding, and policies previously scattered across multiple units, giving the crop its first true headquarters.
CIDO will lead program planning and prioritisation, track accomplishments across DA bureaus and regional offices, and ensure all initiatives align with national agricultural priorities. The office will coordinate with local governments, universities, private firms, and farmer groups, and recommend reforms to fill gaps in policy or implementation.
Coffee programs were previously managed under the Office of Special Concerns and ODA, with the department noting that creating CIDO as a standalone office signals a shift from sideline management to a focused, strategic approach.
“The timing is urgent. Coffee consumption is booming both globally and in Philippine cities, yet local production has lagged. Farmers are ageing, access to inputs is limited, equipment is outdated, and infrastructure is patchy. The result is declining yields, uneven quality, and rising imports to satisfy local demand,” according to DA spokesperson.
