ABOUT US
In the beginning was the bean.
It all started with a kid’s obsession with all things chocolate. Then came along the realisation that Filipinos aren’t so well aware of their homegrown beans.
Seekwati is the result of that decades-long passion, trying to bring back the Philippine cacao back into the spotlight.
Seekwati began as a humble personal blog by founder Miko Cruz to post about his profound appreciation for traditional tablea. Trying out different kinds from the cacao capitals of Batangas and Davao, to as far as Ilocos Sur, Mindoro and Cotabato, he eventually expanded the blog’s scope to all things generally chocolate, slowly flourishing into an interest group bringing together consumers and producers alike to discuss the state of the domestic chocolate sector.
Today, Seekwati is not only just a consumers’ blog platform, but also an NGO dedicated to helping cacao farmers promote their produce and fundraise capital for burgeoning confectionaires, especially in provinces with promising economic prospects.
Our Resources
Find the perfect bar for you.
From simple milk chocolate to rich traditional tablea, Seekwati boasts a generous selection of the finest chocolates produced by Filipino farmers. Our choice brands are available to buy from our online store, or directly from their websites or online store pages.
Keep tabs with producers & businesses.
Seekwati keeps appreciative chocolate lovers up to date with the latest developments in the industry, as well as providing aspiring chocolatiers a directory of farmer groups, government & non-government bodies to help kickstart their business.