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Pasalubong Center with a rich history rooted in tradition and a forward-thinking approach.It has become Davao's premier one-stop shop for all things durian and more.In the heart of Davao City.It has emerged as a game changer in the local delicacy industry
31/01/2025
Drop us a message and order directly from us! 📩 We offer factory prices and low shipping fees—perfect for bulk orders or personal cravings.
For orders and inquiries, feel free to message us or contact us through the following contact numbers: (082) 2985099, +639204103333. Where prices are still at factory rates!
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30/01/2025
Need bulk orders? Apo ni Lola can handle them with ease! Whether it's for a special event or just because, we've got you covered with our delicious treats.
From parties to corporate gifts, our fresh and tasty delicacies are perfect for any occasion.
29/01/2025
Thank you for the bulk orders, Sir.
Do not hesitate to contact us our Dear Customers! 🥰
29/01/2025
✨ Apo ni Lola’s Pastries & One-and-Only Spread! ✨
From our signature Durian, Mango, Langka and Mangosteen Spread to the newest member of the family – our Mangosteen Jam, we continue to bring you the best local flavors in every jar! 🍈🥭🍊
Pair them with our soft, buttery pastries, and you’ve got the perfect match! 💛 No wonder Apo ni Lola remains the first choice in town – a legacy of quality, tradition, and irresistible taste!
Try them today! 🏆
28/01/2025
🎉 A New Milestone Unlocked! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to all of you for helping us reach 51k followers and 48k likes! 🌟 Your love and support fuel our passion to keep delivering the best delicacies Davao has to offer. 🥰
Here's to growing our Apo ni Lola family even more – one sweet treat and heartfelt connection at a time. 💛
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, promos, and new products! 🎁✨
28/01/2025
🌟 Why Choose Apo ni Lola? 🌟
At Apo ni Lola, we’re more than just a brand – we’re a legacy of flavors! With nearly 80 handcrafted products made from locally sourced ingredients and inspired by the craftsmanship of Apo ni Lola himself, we truly have something for everyone. 🍬 From our iconic Durian delicacies to innovative treats with a twist, each product is crafted with love and tradition. 💛
Discover why we’re Davao’s favorite – where every bite is a story, and every treat is a masterpiece! 🌴✨
28/01/2025
Are you ready? 🥰
27/01/2025
Make it a Marvelous Monday with Apo ni Lola!
Kickstart your week with a smile and indulge in our signature Durian delicacies. Our friendly staff is ready to welcome you with warm smiles and approachable service to brighten your day! 💛
💡 Mondays just got better with Apo ni Lola! See you soon! ✨
26/01/2025
☕ Calling all coffee lovers—this is a must-try! ☕
Need a powerful kick to keep you going during working hours? Whether you're a call center agent, a student in review, a night shift warrior, or even a daylight hustler, Apo ni Lola's Durian Coffee is here to fuel your day (or night)! 💪
Choose your perfect match:
✨ Strong Durian Coffee – For that bold, extra energy boost.
✨ Mild Durian Coffee – Smooth and balanced for easy sipping.
✨ Sugar-Free Durian Coffee – A guilt-free pick-me-up for the health-conscious.
Stay energized while enjoying the bold blend of premium coffee and durian’s creamy goodness. 🖤💛
💡 Durian Coffee: Your ultimate companion for productivity!
25/01/2025
🌟 Calling all health-conscious individuals! 🌟
The wait is finally over! Introducing Apo ni Lola's Durian Tablea, proudly crafted by the Pasalubong Giant of Davao City. Indulge in the perfect blend of rich cacao and creamy durian for a unique and comforting drink experience. 💛
Choose your favorite: the Sweetened Durian Tablea for that perfect touch of sweetness, or the Sugar-Free Durian Tablea, ideal for those seeking a guilt-free, healthier option. 🍫🍈
💡 Sip health. Sip Davao. Sip extraordinary!
23/01/2025
🌿 Where Heritage Meets Flavor 🌿
Who says tradition can’t have a twist? Apo ni Lola’s Otap takes the beloved classic and gives it a bold Davao upgrade with Durian, Langka, and Marang flavors.
These aren’t just snacks—they’re edible postcards of Davao’s tropical bounty, perfect for sharing a piece of the city with loved ones or indulging in a moment of nostalgia, no matter where you are.
✨ Because sometimes, the best journeys start with a bite. ✨
22/01/2025
From then to now, Apo ni Lola continues to sweeten your moments! 🍫✨
Featuring our iconic candy bars led by the rich Durian flavor and other local favorites with a twist, we’ve reimagined our packaging while keeping the nostalgic taste you love. 💛
Witness the evolution that’s won the hearts of our loyal customers across generations. Taste the legacy, savor the innovation. 🌟
21/01/2025
Discover the sweet origins of Davao City's pasalubong favorite with Apo ni Lola's Yema Candies! 🍬
As the pioneers of Davao's iconic taste, we started with classic Yema and Pastillas and evolved into a wide selection of flavors featuring the city's finest local fruits. 🌴✨
Perfect as gifts or treats, our candies bring a twist of tradition and innovation to every bite. Experience the best of Davao's flavors with Apo ni Lola! ❤️
20/01/2025
✨ Why are Apo ni Lola's Durian Macaroons a must-buy? ✨
Here’s why: It’s a FIRST in Davao City! 🍮 Combining the buttery sweetness of classic macaroons with the bold, creamy flavor of durian, we've created a treat that's uniquely Davao.
Made with love and premium ingredients, each bite gives you a taste of our city's pride and heritage. Perfect for snacks, pasalubong, or simply indulging yourself in something truly special.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind delicacy! Grab yours today and experience the magic of durian like never before. 💛
17/01/2025
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17/01/2025
🍂 Apo ni Lola’s Durian Barquillos – A Crunchy Delight with a Tropical Twist! 🍂
Savor the perfect blend of light, crisp barquillos and the bold, creamy flavor of durian. Each roll is a delightful harmony of texture and taste, delivering a unique treat that’s proudly Filipino.
Whether you’re a durian enthusiast or simply looking for something new, Apo ni Lola’s Durian Barquillos are the ultimate snack for every occasion. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, these delicacies are sure to impress!
✨ Crunch into happiness – taste the flavor of tradition today! ✨
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From parties to corporate gifts, our fresh and tasty delicacies are perfect for any occasion.
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🎉 A New Milestone Unlocked! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to all of you for helping us reach 51k followers and 48k likes! 🌟 Your love and support fuel our passion to keep delivering the best delicacies Davao has to offer. 🥰
Here's to growing our Apo ni Lola family even more – one sweet treat and heartfelt connection at a time. 💛
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, promos, and new products! 🎁✨
#ApoNiLola #MilestoneAchieved #ThankYouForYourSupport #duriandelicacies
🌟 Introducing Apo ni Lola's New Products! 🌟
Calling all durian lovers and health-conscious enthusiasts! Indulge to our Durian Coffee - available in Mild, Strong, and Sugar-Free options. Crafted with care, no preservatives, and the authentic taste of durian you love.
Only at Apo ni Lola—the Pasalubong Giant in town! 💛☕🍫 #ApoNiLola #DavaoCity #coffeelovers #healthylifestyle #durian #saraptatakdabaw #DurianCandy #pasalubong
From humble beginnings as a cozy home-based shop to becoming one of Davao City's biggest Pasalubong Centers soon to rise! 🏠➡️✨ Apo ni Lola Durian Delicacies continues to share the taste of tradition and pride of Davao through the years. 🌟🍮 #ApoNiLolaDurianDelicacies #DAVAOPRIDE #pasalubongcentersoon #DavaoCity #itinerary #durian #duriancandies #HomeOfInnovation
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Kick off a good day with Apo ni Lola's finest pastries! From the crispy delight of Otap,we’ve got your perfect day treat. 💛
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🌟 Taste Davao in Every Bite with Apo ni Lola’s Pie for All Seasons!
Looking for the best durian pie in Davao? 🥧 Look no further! At Apo ni Lola, we use 100% pure durian meat, delivering authentic, rich flavors that define Davao’s finest.
🍮 Our Best-Seller: Durian Pie
🍠 Other Variants to Love: Ube, Mango, and Langka
Why choose Apo ni Lola? Our pies set the standard with premium ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a passion for quality that’s unmatched. Whether for celebrations or everyday indulgence, our pies are perfect for any season!
📍 NCCC SPM- Uyanguren
🕰 9AM to 7PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 Abreeza Mall - Activity Center (Ground Floor)
🕰 10AM to 11PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 Waterfront Insular Hotel - Lanang
🕰 9AM to 6PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 Eden Nature Park & Resort
🕰 8AM to 5PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 Poblacion
🕰 9AM to 6PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 NCCC VP
🕰 9AM to 9PM | Monday - Sunday
📍 Main Store - Matina
🕰 7AM to 8PM | Monday - Sunday
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Keep the Padala spirit alive with Apo ni Lola! Satisfy your cravings for our delicious treats by ordering online—just send us a message on our page. 💬
No worries, because we’ve partnered with the King of Padala in Davao to deliver your favorite products right to your doorstep! 🚚💛
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🌞 Start Your Day the Sweetest Way! 🌞
Kick off a good day with Apo ni Lola's finest pastries! From the flaky goodness of Hopia and Piaya to the crispy delight of Otap and the sweetness of Macaroons, we’ve got your perfect morning treat. 💛
Only from Apo ni Lola – the Pasalubong Giant in town! 🥮✨#saraptatakdabaw #durian #HomeOfInnovation #pasalubong #ApoNiLola #durianlovers #Padala
🌟 Introducing Apo ni Lola's New Products! 🌟
Calling all durian lovers and health-conscious enthusiasts! Indulge in our Durian Coffee and Durian Tablea, available in Mild, Strong, and Sugar-Free options. Crafted with care, no preservatives, and the authentic taste of durian you love.
Only at Apo ni Lola—the Pasalubong Giant in town! 💛☕🍫 #ApoNiLola #DavaoCity #coffeelovers #duriantablea #healthylifestyle #durian #saraptatakdabaw #DurianCandy #pasalubong
Arnel “Jojo” Raakin is a third generation descendant of Abondia del Puerto Raakin, or Lola Abon, who made durian sweets a must-have pasalubong item for every visitor to the city, as well as a well-loved everyday item for the locals.
It was back in the early 1950’s that Lola Abon started making pastillas. Soon after, a customer suggested that she try making durian pastillas, which proved to be a hit in the community. This started her durian candy business, which later carried her name, becoming known as Lola Abon’s. The business flourished, and it was in the second generation of Raakins, her children, that the brand later became a catchword for all things durian – be it durian bars, durian sticks, durian candies, or durian jams. The products soon found their way into stores, malls, and bus terminals, making it a leading presence in the city’s fruit processing industry. This continued for years after,even after the untimely demise of the family matriarch.
Now however, an innovation on the much-loved durian sweets has arrived, thanks to Jojo who has seen it fit to infuse his love of cooking with the passion and drive that must have similarly fueled his grandmother to establish the family business years ago, this time, in the well-apt name, “Apo ni Lola Durian Delicacies”.
Starting on his own in 1993 with just P500.00 of his own money, he has slowly overcome the odds to build a name for himself, way apart from the rest of the family. In the process, Apo ni Lola Durian Delicacies was born, built through hard work, a passion for the industry, and a strong determination to carry on the business of a grandmother long gone, thereby prove that indeed, the industry presents bright prospects to those who work hard enough to realize their dreams, just like what his grandmother has done before him.
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Outside Help Comes In
The journey however was long and slow, but this did not stop Jojo. He reminisces on those early years of his business, when he relied so much on the so-called “loan sharks” to provide him the badly-needed capital, having no other lending window to turn to. This came to a stop when he was able to link up with various institutions such as non-government organizations (NGOs), government agencies (Gas), and financial cooperatives.
More than 15 years later, his big break finally came with assistance from MASICAP Foundation in 2008. This was made possible through the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) One Town One Product (OTOP).
The Davao City-based team of the MASICAP Foundation prepared the Feasibility Study which was then submitted to the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for possible financing assistance under the DBP-OTOP Financing Facility. By February 2009, said loan application was approved and released for P100,000.00. Half of the amount was used by Jojo to renovate and improve his store at Matina, Davao City, and the other P50,000.00 was used as additional working capital. In just a few short months, production increased by 60%, and his sales to go with it.
From just 1 to 2 cooking sessions per day when it started, Jojo now cooks 6 to 8 rounds of durian sweets a day, sometimes reaching 10 cooking sessions during peak season, such as the Kadayawan or Christmas. This he personally handles, and maintains that he has a hands-on approach in all aspects of the business, from pre-production such as buying raw materials, cooking, packing, labeling, to post-production such as marketing and promotion, and financial management.
A local distribution company for a milk product has likewise offered to supply his condensed milk requirement by giving him a 30-day credit with which to settle goods consigned to him. He now consumes 50 cases of the company’s milk product every month, up from 15 cases per month in years past, when he used to go to supermarkets for his requirement. This arrangement has enabled him to expand his production with just a minimum cash outlay.
Other raw material needs, such as fresh native durian, he gets from a well-established supplier who ensures he gets the much-needed supply anytime of the year. This can prove to be difficult, especially in lean months when the supply of native durian wanes, or when competition is at its peak. In such cases, his supplier goes the extra mile by sourcing out from other producers/middleman just so he gets the volume he needs. This has proven to be very vital to his operations, enabling him to keep pace with the growing demand for his durian sweets.
This “normalcy” in operations throughout the year has likewise enabled him to operate as planned, and has in turn afforded him the chance to hire 9 regular workerswho assist him in all aspects of the business. This is a significant improvement from the 3 staff he had when he was just starting.
Estimated gross sales per month for 2009 now reaches P160,000.00, which is more than double the P60,000.00 monthly gross sales in 2008. This big turnaround can be attributed to the DBP loan and the arrangement he has with a local distribution company for a milk product, not to mention the word-of-mouth promotion from old and new-found customers, as well as participation to trade fairs, both local and national.
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