18/08/2026
Mezzo Hotel and Tuburan Coffee Forge Partnership to Celebrate Cebuano Culture and Identity Through Mezzo Lokal
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — Mezzo Hotel and Tuburan Coffee have officially joined forces to celebrate Cebuano culture and identity through Mezzo Lokal, Mezzo Hotel’s initiative dedicated to showcasing the products and people that make Cebu uniquely its own.
Anchored on this year’s theme, “Culture & Identity,” Mezzo Lokal creates a platform where heritage meets hospitality, bringing homegrown products and the communities behind them closer to hotel guests and the wider community.
The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony on August 4, 2026, at Tuburan360 in Tuburan, Cebu, signed by Tuburan Coffee Founder and CEO and former Mayor Aljun Diamante, and Mezzo Hotel General Manager Ms. Mayet B. Ocariza.
The milestone was marked by a symbolic coffee planting activity at the Tuburan Coffee Farm, reflecting the organizations’ shared commitment to sustainability, local agriculture, and the communities that nurture Cebu’s coffee industry.
Through Mezzo Lokal: Culture & Identity, Tuburan Coffee becomes more than a locally sourced product—it becomes a story of community and Cebuano pride. Grown in the highlands of Tuburan and cultivated by local farmers, its journey from farm to cup reflects the richness of Cebuano agricultural traditions and the people who keep them alive.
The collaboration brings the distinct character of Tuburan to the heart of Cebu City. Guests of Mezzo Hotel can experience Tuburan Coffee through curated coffee pairings and bundle offerings, while supporting the local farmers and communities behind every cup.
More importantly, the partnership embodies the purpose of Mezzo Lokal: to create meaningful connections between guests and the local communities, artists, and farmers who contribute to Cebu’s vibrant cultural landscape.
From Tuburan’s highlands to Mezzo’s tables, every cup is an invitation to discover Cebu through its people, traditions, and homegrown identity.
