In the Philippines, every province has a story, and more often than not, that story is told through its bread. From the crusty, carabao-shaped Pinagong of Quezon to the melt-in-your-mouth Pastel of Cagayan de Oro, our regional bread culture is a delicious map of Filipino identity. Recognizing this rich heritage, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Flour is hitting the road with SUGOD BAKERY, a high-energy campaign that celebrates these local treasures while providing the "secret ingredient" to help them reach their full potential. The Secret Behind the Local Crust What makes a regional specialty truly iconic? It is the perfect balance of tradition and quality ingredients. Whether it is the dense, satisfying bite of a Sariayahin bread during the Agawan Festival or the pillowy softness of Mindanao’s favorite pastries, URC Flour has quietly been the backbone of these recipes for decades. By providing world-class, locally-milled flour, URC ensures that the soul of regional baking ...
A Rising Partnership: URC Flour and Sariaya LGU Ignite Local Baking Innovation for Agawan Festival 2026
SARIAYA, QUEZON — The Municipality of Sariaya and URC Flour have officially formalized a partnership for the upcoming Sariaya Agawan Festival through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing. This collaboration introduces the SUGOD BAKERY campaign to the festivities, highlighted by the arrival of the SUGOD BAKERY VAN , which aims to promote local entrepreneurship and celebrate the town's culinary traditions. The partnership marks a powerful commitment to boosting local livelihoods while celebrating Sariaya’s rich cultural heritage. The Sugod Bakery Van will serve as a high-energy hub of innovation on the festival grounds, offering professional development and community engagement for local artisans and bakeshop owners. URC Flour expressed deep appreciation for the partnership, emphasizing a mission that extends beyond product supply to holistic business growth for the community. L-R: Mr. Dario ‘Jun’ Arive - URC Flour Sariaya Plant Manager, Dr. Ruben De Gracia - He...