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Philstar.com
December 2, 2025 | 2:00pm
MANILA, Philippines — For 50 years, CDO Foodsphere has been part of Filipino Christmas celebrations, from Noche Buena gatherings to holiday gifting with loved ones.
This year, CDO marks its golden anniversary by spotlighting two enduring symbols of the Filipino holiday table: CDO Holiday Ham and Danes Queso de Bola.
At the media event, “Unwrapping the Holiday’s Perfect Pair” held at Manila House in Taguig, CDO welcomed guests for an immersive holiday experience designed to spark creativity, connection and celebration.
The program showcased how the perfect pairing of CDO Holiday Ham and Danes Queso de Bola continues to make gatherings special, whether served during Noche Buena, shared at parties or given as thoughtful gifts.
Guests enjoyed a guided tasting featuring three recipe applications using CDO Holiday Ham and Danes Queso de Bola, a playful but elevated showcase of how the duo can transform festive meals.
The Manila House resident chef created especially for the event Holiday Ham & Pineapple Skewers with Honey Mustard Glaze, Danes Queso de Bola Truffle Croquettes, and Holiday Ham & Queso de Bola Breakfast Pandesal.
Next, lifestyle blogger Laureen Uy showed how holiday hosting can be elevated through thoughtful tablescaping.
The most interactive segment of the afternoon was a hands-on masterclass facilitated by chef Marvin Agustin, who guided attendees in building their own festive charcuterie boards.
Laureen Uy and Marvin Agustin
Throughout the event, CDO’s message was clear: the holiday season is about coming home, to flavors, to milestones and to the people who matter.
“As CDO celebrates its 50th anniversary, this moment reminds us of what matters most, Filipino families brought together by food that feels like home,” said Dr. Charmaine Ong-Castro, CDO SVP for purchasing, treasury and corporate governance.
“What we appreciate most about gatherings like today is seeing how people bring our products to life, not just through recipes, but through stories,” shared Jason Ong, VP for emerging businesses. “If these stories reach more families and inspire moments around the table this Christmas, then we know we’re creating moments that truly matter.”
For that special regalo, it’s the two that counts: CDO Holiday Ham, made from 100% premium whole meat of tender pork hind leg, the best cut for hams, perfectly paired with Danes Queso de Bola, with its bright red ball and creamy, indulgent flavor that brings festivity and nostalgia to every holiday table.
Editor’s Note: This press release is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
