Negosyo Center Claver

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

Meet Ms. Maria Rosemin Begornia, the dedicated owner of Bergonia Eatery—a humble food business built not only to earn a living, but to create a better future for the next generation. Located in Brgy. Hayanggabon, Claver, Surigao del Norte, the eatery has long been a source of comfort and nourishment for the local community.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

Meet Ms. Maria Rosemin Begornia, the dedicated owner of Bergonia Eatery—a humble food business built not only to earn a living, but to create a better future for the next generation. Located in Brgy. Hayanggabon, Claver, Surigao del Norte, the eatery has long been a source of comfort and nourishment for the local community.

Established in 1998, Bergonia Eatery began as a small venture fueled by determination, hard work, and a parent’s deep love for her children. With limited resources but unwavering commitment, Ms. Begornia worked tirelessly to serve affordable, home cooked meals to the community, turning simple dishes into sources of comfort and sustenance.

Over the years, the eatery grew into a trusted dining place for many, especially regular employees from nearby mining companies who found satisfaction in its consistent, budget friendly, and hearty meals. These loyal customers became the backbone of the business—continuously supporting and tangkilik ing Bergonia Eatery through the years.

More than just a place that serves food, Bergonia Eatery represents sacrifice, perseverance, and hope. Every dish prepared tells a story of hard work and a dream of giving children a life filled with opportunities and a brighter tomorrow.

Ms. Begornia’s passion for growth and learning led her to become a graduate of the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—an experience that strengthened her entrepreneurial skills and enhanced her vision for the business. She is also an assisted MSME of the DTI Negosyo Center–Claver, where she continues to receive guidance and support to further sustain and improve her enterprise.

Through challenges and changing times, Bergonia Eatery continues to stand strong—a testament that success is not built overnight, but through years of dedication, resilience, and purpose.

Today, Bergonia Eatery is more than just an eatery. It is a powerful symbol of love, perseverance, and a parent’s dream—nurtured through hard work and turned into reality.

𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒: 𝐀 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Meet Ms. Maricris Sumando, a young entrepreneur whose journey is shaped by faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her dreams. She is the owner of LAMICAKES and Café situated at Brgy. 9, Dapa, Surigao del Norte.

𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒: 𝐀 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Meet Ms. Maricris Sumando, a young entrepreneur whose journey is shaped by faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her dreams. She is the owner of LAMICAKES and Café situated at Brgy. 9, Dapa, Surigao del Norte.

At just 23 years old, Ms. Maricris began shaping a name for herself in the local baking industry through unwavering faith, discipline, and determination. Her business, LAMICAKES, officially opened on September 18, 2024, but her journey as an entrepreneur started long before that moment, long before there was a shop, a team, or public recognition.

At the age of 16, Maricris was already learning what it meant to be responsible for her own needs. While most teenagers focused solely on school, she sold clothes, skincare products, and various items to help support herself while studying. There were moments of exhaustion and doubt, she reflected, but giving up was never an option. If I could earn, I could survive—and maybe dream bigger.

That dream slowly took shape during her college years. As a working student in a baking business, Maricris gained hands-on experience in production, customer service, and operations. Every task—no matter how small— became a lesson. I observed everything, she thought, imagining the day I would run my own bakery. Her passion deepened further through memories of her father’s former bakery, making baking feel both personal and purposeful.

With limited capital but strong determination, she began producing and selling mini-donuts, even requesting display space just to give her products a chance to be seen. It was intimidating to ask, she admitted, but staying silent would mean staying invisible. That courage marked the foundation of her entrepreneurial mindset.

After graduating with a degree in Tourism Management in 2024, Maricris made a bold decision—to invest in a physical shop and commit to baking full-time. In the beginning, she wore multiple hats as owner, manager, baker, and seller, often working long hours that led to physical exhaustion and self-doubt. There were moments when I questioned myself, she recalled, but my faith reminded me why I started.

Criticism and discouragement, even from people close to her, tested her resolve. Instead of giving up, she held on to her vision. Not everyone will understand your journey, she reflected, especially before success becomes visible.

A major turning point came when she utilized social media to promote her products, significantly expanding her reach and customer base. What began as a one-woman operation gradually grew into a small team of three staff members—a milestone that affirmed her perseverance.

Committed to continuous improvement, Maricris actively sought guidance and capacity-building opportunities through various trainings and workshops on marketing, business management, baking and pastries, and sanitation. With the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), she completed the Kapatid Mentor Micro Entrepreneurs (KMME) Program, a milestone that significantly strengthened her entrepreneurial skills and strategic outlook. Through this program, she developed a comprehensive Business Improvement Plan, earning recognition for its excellence. The knowledge, mentorship, and support provided by DTI played a vital role in sharpening her direction, boosting her confidence, and equipping her with the tools needed to sustainably grow LAMICAKES and Cafe.

Today, every success—big or small—serves as a reminder of how far she has come. LAMICAKES and Cafe stands not only as a business, but as a testament to faith, persistence, and purpose. Maricris lives by her personal belief: “𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺, 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 — 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵.”

Her journey reminds us that success is carefully built over time—through sacrifice, learning, courage, and unwavering belief. Like the treats she bakes, the sweetest rewards come to those who are willing to wait, work, and trust the process.