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SITIO BUYUAN-BARAS COFFEE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

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SITIO BUYUAN-BARAS COFFEE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

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The Sitio Buyuan-Baras Coffee Growers Association (SBBCGA) is a local agricultural organization based in Brgy. Tigbanaba, Igbaras, Iloilo, focused on coffee cultivation, processing, and distribution. The association traces its origins to the 1970s with the introduction of robusta coffee plants. The association was formally organized in 2016 however lack of proper training and support, coffee production dwindled. Interest in coffee cultivation and production revived during the pandemic with the growing popularity of coffee shops. With support from local government units and various national agencies, members have received training in coffee production techniques, leading to improved quality and recognition in competitions ...
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MT. NAPULAK

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Mt. Napulak, located in Brgy. Tigbanaba, Igbaras, Iloilo, is a 1,200-meter mountain known for its granite “nipple rock” at the peak, giving it the nickname “Nipple Mountain.” It features dense forests, limestone slopes, and scenic waterfalls, attracting hikers with its natural beauty and panoramic views of Panay Island. A local legend tells of a maiden named Napulak, whose tragic love story led to the formation of the mountain, with waterfalls believed to be her flowing tears. The mountain is valued not only for its beauty but also for its role in local culture, hosting weddings, anniversaries, and other milestones. It ...
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