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Happy Mothers' Day : SM Mompreneurs and their Recipes for Success

Mompreneur, or "momtrepreneurs," is a slang term describing women who run their own businesses while also acting as a full-time parent, thus the word is the combination of “mom” and “entrepreneur”.

Not all heroes wear a cape, some wears an apron and prepares delicious recipes in the kitchen. And so goes these Mompreneurs who run successful businesses in SM malls in Iloilo, Bacolod and Puerto Princesa.

Let us get to know their secret recipes for success.

MIA ROBLES-NG 
Breakthrough Restaurant
SM City Iloilo

When in Iloilo, trying the delicious cuisine of the place is a must. Breakthrough Restaurant is a go-to place and as they say, you haven’t been to Iloilo if you haven’t gone to this place.


Mia Robles-Ng is the new generation handling this business of good-tasting Ilonggo cuisine to the Ilonggos as well as local and international tourists.

“Breakthrough Restaurant is a brainchild of my parents, Munding & Daday Robles. Both UP Diliman graduates - BS Marine Bio & Hotel and Restaurant Management respectively. Read more about Mia Robles-Ng of Breakthrough Restaurant




WINDY ONGSINGCO
Señorita de Bacolod 
SM City Bacolod

This business of bringing nostalgic moments through classic and freshly made artisanal Negrense desserts is carefully guarded by Windy Ongsingco  of Señorita de Bacolod.


This is to ensure to keep their family's culinary legacy, while providing livelihood to their team in these trying times. And driven by the goal to be a key contributor to the local baking industry’s desire, in keeping the distinction of Bacolod as the Dessert Capital of the Philippines. Read more about Windy Ongsingco of Señorita de Bacolod.

 



DANA MARIE DIZON
Sabie Bakes
SM City Puerto Princesa

“Aside from having unconditional love, someone who is the best cheerleader but also knows how to be tough when it is needed is what makes an ideal mother” This statement from Ms. Dana Marie Dizon of Sabie Bakes in SM City Puerto Princesa, adds a sprinkle of love to their designer cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.


 Dana says that her motivation in business are her kids. Coincidentally, Sabie Bakes, which also serve home-style comfort food, started when she had Sabie. “During that time, I had plans to go back to my previous job but God had other plans for me and my family.” Read more about Dana Marie Dizon of Sabie bakes





WILDA WUTHRICH USI
Sue’s Cake Gallery
SM City Iloilo
 
 “Motherhood, though challenging, is the most fulfilling thing for me. My family has always been my top priority, despite the demands of being an Entrepreneur. There is no substitute for “time” spent with them and for them. I make sure I am “present” in all the things that matter most to them, big and small it may be,” shares Ms. Wilda Wutrich Usi of Sue’s Cake Gallery in SM City Iloilo.


Sue’s Cake Gallery is a household name in Iloilo, the brand is synonymous to delicious and great tasting cakes that is top of mind for every occasion. Read more about Wilda Wuthrich Usi of Sue's Cake Gallery



This Mother’s Day, these strong women are highlighted and honoured for their exemplary role in raising their families and tend to their own businesses and still manage to do it with flying colors.

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