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CITE took part in the APPS (Awareness, Participation, Protection, and Skills Development) Capacity Building Seminar on Life Skills for Mentors hosted by Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. last November 14, 2025, at Castle Peak Hotel in Cebu City. The event brought together partners from the private sector and technical-vocational institutions for a day of shared learning and meaningful conversations about mentoring the youth.
From self-awareness tools to group tasks, every moment was a step toward becoming stronger mentors
Participants explored topics on youth empowerment, basic tenets of mentoring, and self-awareness tools like brain quadrants, the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), and Multiple Intelligences. These sessions helped mentors better understand how they can support young people as they prepare to enter the workplace. It also included workshops
This activity is part of the ongoing APPS Capacity Building series organized in partnership with KIYO Philippines, a youth empowerment organization which started in Belgium.
Certificates in hand, purpose renewed. Grateful for this learning opportunity with Bidlisiw Foundation and KIYO Belgium.
Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. is a long-standing social development NGO established in 1989. Working across Regions VI and VII, Bidlisiw supports poor families—including informal settlers and children in need of special protection—through programs centered on healing, recovery, reintegration, education, health, and livelihood.
CITE was represented at the event by Patrick Neil Cutillas, Viador John II Viajar, and Teody Mhar Jimenez, who actively engaged in the discussions and activities.