Press Release: CITE FETES SCHOLARS, GRANTORS

The Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE) welcomed 856 scholars for school year 2008-09 during the 17^th Scholars’ Day Rites held May 24. This year’s batch is composed of 388 first year students, 272 second year students, and 196 third year students. The scholars were presented to the CITE board of trustees in a simple ceremony.

Some students also received certificate of merit for having obtained the grade point average required for honor students. The ceremony also recognized the efforts of the benefactors who have poured in their support through educational aid to the less privileged students. Their assistance may be in the form of perpetual scholarships, tuition and fees subsidies, or meal/board and transportation allowances to help underprivileged students get by as they finished their three-year industrial technician program at CITE.

This year, CITE continues to receive support from the following individuals, civic groups, private companies, local government units, and NGO’s here and abroad. They are A.B. Soberano International Corporation, Alejandro T. Escaño, Atty. Federico J. Jarantilla, Benjamin and Carmela Du Foundation, Don Julian Teves, Don Lorenzo Escaño, F.A. Realty Corporation, Guillermo and Rafaela Du, Hiroshi K. Natori, ITP Alumni Scholarship Fund, Jose Ben R. Laraya, Jose Cupino, Juanito I. King, Luther D. Bersales, Mariano Pilar G. Saberon Foundation Inc., Mel and Delsey Borja, Meralco Foundation Inc., Prof. Hideo T. Yamada, Aloguinsan Municipal Council, Department of Science and Technology-Science Educational Institute, Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 (Lapu-lapu City), Mandaue City Government Scholars Society, San Remigio Municipal Council, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Private Education Student Financial Assistance-Asian Development Bank (TESDA-PESFA-ADB), CITE Multipurpose Cooperative, Enfant Du Mekong, HCS Foundation Inc., Japanese Scholarship Assistance Inc., Marubeni Scholarship Foundation Inc.,PASAR Foundation, Inc., Penton Clan, Rotary Club of Mactan, Rotary Club of Mandaue-North, Saint Peter Academy Foundation Inc., SOS Children’s Village, United Families of Northern Cebu for Genuine Development, JM/Universal Feedmill Corporation, TMX Philippines, Antonio R. Moraza, Arturo L. Espinosa, Berame-Leyson-Sabanal, Bishop Julito B. Cortes, Elisa-Vabby Payod, Erramon I. Aboitiz, Friends from Germany, Garces Realty, Jens Funk, Julieto B. Ardiente, Jundryl S. Oplado, Hon. Mariano R. Martinez, Klaus A. Schreiber, Leonardo G. Arriesgado, Marie Magdalen B. Soronio, Mitch M. Bacus, Mr. and Mrs. Junee Mar C. Aguilar, Mr. and Mrs. Mirardo C. Malazarte, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Gonzales, Rosa A. Laraya, Sabas T. Cabahug, Sabiniano M. Laraya Sr., Stephen G. Paradies, Wally O. Ong, and Winfred Rogelio R. Blardony.

As the school takes in more scholars this year, CITE relies heavily on the generosity on its grantors to carry out its mission of providing opportunities to those who have less and give hope to those who have lost it.

Find out how you can help more students by visiting cite.edu.ph or discuss the program with Scholarships Officer via e-mail at capuyan.ed@cite.edu.ph.