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Sixteen
years have passed since the
foundation day of CITE on February
14, 1990. This institution has
experienced both highs and lows
in its desire to be of service
to the less privileged youth
and industry. We have garnered
awards and recognition and pursued
trailblazing projects with various
organizations. The dream that
started in 1987 with the visit
to Cebu of Bishop Alvaro del
Portillo, first prelate of Opus
Dei, has slowly become a reality
with the invaluable assistance
and support of industry, government,
organizations, generous individuals,
and parents of our students.
Of course, we should not forget
the dedication of the faculty
and staff to pursuing the CITE
education that integrates technical
training with human formation
which inculcates proper attitudes
towards work, as well as towards
one’s family, society
and life itself.
We
have committed to continue striving
for excellence in all our endeavors
despite the chronic shortage
of funds for our operations
which tend to limit the quantity
but not the quality of our graduates.
I
would like to share with you
some words from Dr. Jose Rivera,
SEASFI (Southeast Asia Science
Foundation Inc.) Chairman which
could serve as an inspiration
for all of us: “We acknowledge
that the funding of your operations
is not going to be easy, and
that many challenges lie ahead.
But this has always been so,
particularly at the beginnings.
You must have faith in your
mission, and inspire optimism
and confidence in the people
working with you, because you
are not engaged in this venture
because of personal interests
or ambitions, but because of
your ideal of service. AND THAT
IDEAL WILL PREVAIL. The project
will be a success, even though
you will be spared difficulties.
After some years, you will see
CITE fully-developed and wonder
how that was possible.” |
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