23/09/2025
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The familiar walk across campus has been a little more tempting than usual these days. The air is filled with the mouthwatering smell of food, while colorful stalls draw curious students into lively crowds. It may look like a food festival, but itโs actually the 4th-year BS Entrepreneurship students of Bicol University Polangui turning their business ideas into reality.
Through Business Implementation 1, a simple corner of the campus has been transformed into buzzing food hubs, offering everything from rice meals and snacks to coffee, shakes, and even unique student-run servicesโall at prices friendly to a studentโs budget. What began as a class requirement has quickly become a favorite tambayan spot where students hang out, share laughs, and grab comfort food between classes.
But behind the sizzling pans and cheerful smiles are sleepless nights of planning, balancing budgets, and the daily grind of managing business operations. For these students, every order taken and every meal served carries the weight of deadlines, financial risks, and the pressure to prove that three years of classroom lessons can stand the test of the real world.
So, if youโre still undecided on where to eat, what to sip, or which stall to try first, remember this: each bite isnโt just foodโitโs a taste of hard work, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit of your fellow students. Hereโs a closer look at the must-visit stalls making campus life tastier, one struggle and success at a time.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ค ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Forgot to print your assignments, activities, or other documents? Worry no more because Pretty Printers is here to help. As the only non-food stall among the entrepreneurship booths, Pretty Printers offers reliable and affordable printing services. It is led by general manager Ms. Ma. Alexa Garcia and her business partner. What started as a joke about not wanting to wash dishes has now turned into a practical and much-needed service for students.
Despite being a team of just two, Ms. Garcia shared that they manage the business smoothly without internal conflicts. They maintain a professional mindset by setting aside personal matters and focusing on their roles as entrepreneurs. Pretty Printers operates from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Much like the printers they use, their business is all about precision, consistency, and delivering resultsโone page at a time.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ
True to their name, they arenโt just about foodโtheyโre about the sauce experience. With ten different sauces to choose from, customers can mix, match, and drizzle their meals however they want. From snacks to full dishes, Saucemaryosep proves that a single sauce can turn ordinary into extraordinary.
Of course, running a stall isnโt always smooth. Their general manager, Ms. Shaira Mae B. Moratalla, admits challenges and misunderstandings pop up often. But instead of breaking the team apart, these struggles strengthened their bond. โKami ang puso ng business,โ she said proudly. โWe serve customers with a heart as well.โ Much like their variety of sauces, each member brings a different flavor, blending into a team thatโs stronger than before.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ง: ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ซ
The name itself is a clever wordplayโyum plus emperorโmade even more charming by their logo: a chicken proudly wearing a crown. As expected, chicken dishes are the star here. But more than the food, Yumperor takes pride in offering budget-friendly meals that donโt compromise on taste.
โLow price is high demand,โ their general manager, Ms. Hanna Amielle B. Nitor, shared, emphasizing how studentsโ tight budgets shaped their business. Despite team misunderstandings, they resolve conflicts through voting and open conversations. For her, leading means straightening out problems the same way they perfect their crowd-favorite ala king and chicken dishesโwith patience and heart.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฌ๐: ๐๐ข๐ฑ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ณ๐
Their name says it all. Mix N Macheeze mainly serves dishes best paired with cheeseโperfect for satisfying every cheese loverโs cravings. Behind the cheesy idea is general manager Ms. Rose Jean Bamba, who observed during her junior years that past entrepreneurship menus often lacked cheese. With this, her team decided to bring their own cheesy twist to the lineup.
Ms. Bamba also shares that misunderstandings and struggles within the business are normal. As manager, she tries her best to resolve issues by placing herself at the center of the conflict, carefully weighing both sides before deciding on the best course of action. Just like cheese that needs time and pressure to develop its own flavor, she believes challenges help them grow stronger as a team and refine their business skills.
๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐จ: ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐จ
Budgetado is rooted in the value of affordability. The student entrepreneurs behind it knew exactly what their fellow schoolmates needed: meals that fit within a studentโs budget. From this idea, Budgetado was born.
Financial manager Ms. Cecille A. Saberdo shares their specialtyโChicken Salpicao with mushrooms (similar to adobo but with a twist). Itโs a dish they proudly claim as unique, something you wonโt find in any other stall. Alongside this, they also run a small sari-sari store and even sell tusok-tusok for extra income. With only two weeks of preparation for planning and renovation, the team admits the journey hasnโt been easy. Still, they work things out every day, choosing communication over conflict.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐
The title itself gives it away. As financial manager Ms. Atasha Tenshi R. Yrigan explains, the word โbusogโ is not just about being fullโitโs about satisfaction, both with the food they serve and the price that comes with it.
She also shared that during renovation, misunderstandings arose from different beliefs and perspectives within the team. There were times when some struggled to speak up, letting themselves be shut away just to end arguments. But, as she mentioned, if issues arenโt talked through, they wonโt end. Just like their best-selling Chao Fanโa dish made with a variety of ingredients that blend into one complete mealโtheir teamwork shows how differences can create something whole. Conflicts may be inevitable, but for them, communication has always been the key ingredient to keeping the business strong.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ค ๐๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ.
For those who crave coziness in cuisine, Cozyne Co. is open for you. The name comes from the words โCozyโ and โCuisine.โ Assistant General Manager Mr. Mark Salem Ward shared that they formed the idea to bring coziness to the students.
He admitted that they had minor inconveniences since they were now handling a real business. Nonetheless, being good friends before the opening helped them manage misunderstandings. As for their best-sellerโChicken Ala King, a creamy mixture of diced chickenโthey hope that just as their friendship brings coziness to them, their food may also bring coziness to you.
๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ
Bowl and Brew offers meals served in bowls paired with coffee, living up to the โbrewโ in their name. General Manager Ms. Lira Mae Iso shared that while they were starting out, their stall faced a literal collapse when a tree fell on its roof. But even after that drastic challenge, the team pushed through.
They also faced struggles within, but as always, communication saved the day. Ms. Lira expressed that communication makes it easier for everyone and strengthens their teamwork. She also emphasized that they use quality products across their menu. Prices may seem a bit higher, but their quality makes up for it. Their best seller, Chicken Ala King, is described as a creamy dish that stands out among their menu.
๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐: ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ.
What more could you want from a stall that treats you like family? Strip and Dip Co. lives by that idea. General Manager Ms. Gwyneth Rebua shared how their group initially struggled to unite around a single idea. With everyone brimming with creativity, it was a challenge to agree on which concept to pursue.
At first, leadership was difficult for Ms. Rebua. But as time passed, she learned that listening to every member solved many of their disagreements. From that, Strip and Dip Co. was born. Their stall offers a range of choices such as fish, chicken, and pork, dishes made with the belief that just as in family, every voice deserves to be heard.
๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฑ: ๐๐๐ฉ๐ข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐
Kapi Kita is a stall that serves coffee, meals, and snacks. More than just a food spot, it was created as a space where people can connect and bond. Head Manager Mr. Arjay Pring Pagayonan shared that their goal was to provide a place where students can pause, relax, and feel at home.
He also talked about the challenges they faced, including limited time, a tight budget, and misunderstandings within the groupโespecially about design choices and task assignments. Despite these struggles, he believes open communication and respect helped them overcome obstacles. By listening to every suggestion and treating conflicts as opportunities to grow, the team not only improved their business but also grew stronger together. Just like their menuโfrom coffee drinks to snacksโtheir journey is a blend of different experiences: some sweet, some bitter, but all meaningful in creating something special.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ซ
Behind every stall is a story of persistence, friendship, and the willingness to sacrifice time and energy for something bigger. For these student-run businesses, offering their products and services isnโt just about what they sell. Itโs about sharing heart, teamwork, and smiles that remind us campus life is just as much about connections as it is about classes.
So the next time you visit their booths, remember: every bite you take, every brew they make, and every page they print is a breakthroughโcrafted with passion, seasoned with challenges, and served with everything authentic.
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