1. Where does the name CDO originate?

Answer: It is an acronym derived from the founder's name - Corazon Dayro Ong.

2. What are the first products of CDO?

Answer:Tocino and Longganisa were the first products offered by CDO

3. How does CDO produce their products?

Answer: CDO Products go through a rigorous procedure from selecting and safekeeping of high quality & fresh raw materials, efficiently processing it with the use of the best manufacturing equipment, up to strict inspection of the products guided by extensive safety protocols and quality control measures.

4. How long has CDO been in the industry?

Answer: Started in 1975, CDO is already on its 34th year and continuously growing.

5. Where are the CDO Foodstores located?

Answer: CDO Foodstores are accessible in the following areas: 1)Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City 2) Fairview Park, Quezon City 3) Farmers, Cubao Quezon City 4) Marulas, Valenzuela City 5) Monumento, Caloocan City 6) Novaliches, Quezon City 7) Taft Ave. Ext., Pasay City 8) Pedro Gil, Paco Manila 9) San Joaquin, Pasig City 10) Sucat, Parañaque City.

6. Is CDO Foodstore open every day?

Answer: CDO Foodstores are open from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 in the morning till 7:00 in the evening. For Holidays, you may call CDO Foodsphere hotline at 294-1111.

7. What is the standing of CDO in the market?

CDO is either #1 or #2 in different categories.

8. What are the core values of CDO?

Answer: CDO Core Values are: 1) Customer-driven, 2) Entrepreneurial Spirit, 3) Love of God, 4) Commitment, 5) Integrity, 6) Teamwork and 7) Excellence.

9. Does CDO have Pangkabuhayan Programs?

Answer: Yes, CDO provides Pangkabuhayan Programs that help consumers to improve their lives by providing opportunity to have their own business. Interested applicants may call CDO Foodsphere hotline at 294-1111 for assistance.

10. How does CDO fullfill its social responsibility?

Answer: CDO fulfills its social responsibility through providing Filipino consumers high quality and nutritious food products at reasonable prices. The company provides job opportunities and operates its facility with utmost care for the environment. CDO also has Odyssey Foundation that supports nourishment of kids through feeding program.

11.What is the shelf life of CDO products?

Answer: Generally, CDO frozen products shelf life is six (6) months and CDO canned goods shelf life is three (3) years from date of production.

12. Do CDO products have "best before seal" on the packaging?

Answer: Yes, all CDO products have best before seal on the packaging. Best before seal code specifies the month, day and year of the product's expiration date.

13. Does CDO use celebrity endorsers?

Answer: Yes. Roxanne Barcelo for Bibbo Cheesedog that also has a TV program in GMA 7 called "Batang Bibbo", and Carmina Villaroel for the brand CDO Karne Norte.

14. In what other countries are CDO products available?

Answer: CDO products are also available in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Japan.

15. Where does CDO get raw materials?

Answer: Raw materials are bought locally from companies accredited by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), and also imported from the companies accredited by Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

16. Is it advisable to store opened canned goods in a refrigerator?

Answer: If canned goods are already opened, its content should be transferred to a covered container before storing in a refrigerator to retain the freshness and original taste of the product. Product quality may change when exposed in air, especially inside the refrigerator.

17. Is it necessary to wash frozen processed meat products before cooking?

Answer: Washing of frozen processed meat before cooking is not necessary because the product may lose its original taste if washed by water. CDO makes sure that all products are fresh, safe to eat and properly sealed, thus, no need to wash them before cooking.