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World Chocolate Day 2025

<p>While we&#x27;ve already been covering the city’s sweetest happenings for <strong>World Chocolate Day</strong>—like the immersive <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/2/free-entry-endless-chocolate-heres-what-s-waiting-at-world-chocolate-fair-1526" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Chocolate Fair at S Maison</a> and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/5/inside-the-hotel-thats-turned-july-into-chocolate-season-1329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Makati Shangri-La’s month-long chocolate takeover</a>—there’s still plenty more going on around town. Here’s a curated list of the best bites, sips, and experiences to celebrate World Chocolate Day 2025 in and around Metro Manila.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751874153170Choco Pili Croissant at Yawaragi, Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Chocolate Croissants at Hotel Okura | Photo: Newport World Resorts</span></span></span></div><h2 id="isPasted"><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newportworldresorts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sweet Stakes Are High at Newport World Resorts</strong></a><strong> </strong></h2><p>Chocolate takes center stage across <strong>Newport World Resorts</strong> with indulgent treats that range from flaky <strong>Choco Pili Croissants </strong>and <strong>Coco-Cacao Cheesecake</strong> at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotelokuramnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Hotel Okura Manila’s Yawaragi</strong></a>, to hot cups of heritage <strong>Tsokolate de Batirol</strong> at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheratonmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Sheraton Manila </a> and the artisanal <strong>Godél Hot Chocolate</strong> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hilton Manila</strong></a>. Don’t skip the luxe<strong> Cocoa Rum Mille Crepe</strong> at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/papermooncafeph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Paper Moon Café</strong></a> or the <strong>Chocolate Custard Pie</strong> at <strong>Garden Wing Café</strong>—this is a full-on dessert circuit worth pacing for.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLOpYnwTSgh/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A574766%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="972" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h2><strong>2. Get Flaky with the Chocolate Croissant Master Ely Salar</strong></h2><p>Croissants, but make them extra chocolatey. Pastry pro Chef Ely Salar of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/patisserielechouxcolat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Patisserie Le Choux-Colat</strong></a> is holding a two-day<strong> Croissant Masterclass</strong> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chocolatierslab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chocolatier’s Lab</strong></a> on July 16 to 17. This is where serious bakers can master lamination and chocolate-infused techniques that elevate viennoiserie into art. Come for the butter, stay for the bean-to-bar creativity.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK_z-7USM9Z/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A794799%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1017" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/godel_chocolate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3. Go Behind the Beans at the Godel Chocolate Factory</a> </h2><p>Go straight to the source with a factory tour at <strong>Godel</strong>, where you’ll witness how Philippine cacao gets its glow-up from bean to bar. Expect a guided chocolate tasting, a peek at the process, and a newfound appreciation for this proudly local, award-winning brand. Check their Facebook page for the latest schedule.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLyotW_vw_I/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A906582%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1026" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLyotW_vw_I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>4. Get Cacao-Curious at Eastwood City’s Cacao Fest</strong></a> </h2><p>It’s all fun and fair-trade at this multi-day fest featuring a chocolate bazaar, origin tasting workshops, and cookie-decorating stations for kids. Whether you&#x27;re shopping local makers or sipping and sampling your way through the booths, Eastwood’s cacao celebration is a tasty way to kick off the chocolate holiday.</p><p>This is your curated cocoa itinerary—celebrate smart, snack often, and always say yes to more chocolate</p>

<p><i>The most delicious day of the year deserves a curated itinerary—here’s where to get your cacao fix from luxe hotel spreads to hands-on masterclasses.</i></p>

The most delicious day of the year deserves a curated itinerary—here’s where to get your cacao fix from luxe hotel spreads to hands-on masterclasses.

Sweet Map: Where To Celebrate World Chocolate Day In Manila 2025

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Sweet Map: Where To Celebrate World Chocolate Day In Manila 2025

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Published Jul 06, 2025 04:00 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 07, 2025 03:55 PM PHT

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