provides a range from technical to financial support for cacao farmers since it considers cacao as a high-value crop based on Republic Act No. 7900 which seeks to "promote the production, processing, marketing and distribution of high-valued crops". Department of Trade and Industry The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a Philippine government department in charge of attaining the country's goal of having a globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector which would lead to the creation of jobs and inclusive growth. They have created programs and policies in support of the growth of the cacao industry. Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) is the apex organization for R&D in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sectors (AANR) in the Philippines. It is mandated to formulate policies, plans, programs, projects, and strategies for S&T development in AANR; program and allocate R&D funds; monitor and evaluate R&D programs and projects and other S&T activities; and generate external funds for R&D. DOST-PCAARRD, together with its partners, crafted the Industry Strategic Science and Technology Programs for Cacao, which contains all the science and technology initiatives towards the development of the industry. CocoaPhil Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines (CocoaPhil) is a non-profit, umbrella organization which represents the interests of the local cocoa industry. Their aim is to increase the number of hectares growing cocoa with the goal of achieving the Philippines Cacao Roadmap made by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry. The specific objective of the organization is to develop at least 100,000 hectares into cacao farms as an intercrop under coconut trees. CIDAMi An active cacao value-chain organization in the agri-enterprise section, Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao Inc. (CIDAMi) is composed of members ranging from farmers to academe with the vision of world quality cacao-producing Mindanao. CIDAMi has several projects, services and training partnered with professional organizations to accomplish its vision like CaCao Feast and Cacao Doctors Training. FedCo The Federation of Cooperatives in Mindanao (FedCo) is a secondary cooperative based in Mindanao with the aim to improve the socio-economic condition of its members through the export of the best quality agricultural products like cacao and bananas in the international stage. Their operation is centered