The document discusses a regional cocoa breeding group involving countries in Asia/Pacific that aims to develop improved cocoa clones through collaboration. The group was established in 2004 to address common pests and diseases across countries through a regional approach to complement national efforts. Members exchange the best hybrids annually, with each institution receiving seeds of 15 hybrids for field testing to select high-yielding, pest-resistant clones adapted to local conditions. This exchange will help cocoa farmers in the Philippines and region gain access to superior clones selected from the hybrid trees.