CITE

We are extending the application for SHS graduating students and graduates into our diploma program!

Enroll in CITE’s 3-Year Diploma Programs for SY 2026–2027 and gain the skills, training, and real industry exposure you need to succeed.

🔥 NO MORE STOP TRAINING
🔥 NO ADMISSION TEST FEES
🔥 LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE IN SOME PROGRAMS
🔥 CEBU CITY SCHOLARS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

📌 Book your entrance exam schedule now: bit.ly/citeregistration

Programs Offered

✅ Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
✅ Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology
✅ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
✅ Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology

✅ Certificate in Production Technology (1-year program, open to male and female SHS graduates or graduating students)

Why choose CITE?

At CITE, students build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through the Dual Training System (DTS) — a learning approach that combines classroom instruction with actual industry experience.

Through DTS, students enjoy:

✅ 1.5 years of in-school training
✅ 1.5 years of in-plant exposure (with corresponding allowance)
✅ Real work experience in technology-driven environments

More reasons to choose CITE:

✅ Scholarship Assistance Program – Scholarship grants available for deserving students
✅ Strong Support System – Mentoring, advisory classes, formative activities, and parenting seminars
✅ School Clubs – Opportunities to grow skills, talents, and friendships
✅ Strong Industry Linkage – 106 reliable industry partners for training and employment opportunities

Application is now made easy!

✅ Register online: bit.ly/citeregistration
✅ Wait for your text message indicating your entrance exam schedule and interview
✅ Wait for the enrollment announcement if qualified and submit all original requirements

📅 Classes begin on August 10, 2026

For inquiries, please message us here.

The following enrollees are requested to visit lookup.cite.edu.ph to check their ID number and parent’s share amount. To log in, use your last name and birthdate (format: yyyy-mm-dd). The link will be accessible at 10 pm tonight.

The ID number will be used for enrollment purposes.

The Visayas Technical and Vocational Education and Training Network, or VisTVET, in partnership with TESDA VII, held its two-day conference on April 23 and 24, 2026 at Summit Galleria, gathering around 200 participants from member technical-vocational institutions across the Visayas.

The conference aimed to strengthen TVET practices, build stronger institutional linkages, and promote benchmarking among technical-vocational institutions across various industries and training sectors in the region.

CITE Technical Institute President and Executive Director Dr. Jose Ramiro Carpio Jr. was invited as one of the resource speakers and panel discussants during the conference. He joined other stakeholders in discussions on strengthening quality and industry-responsive technical-vocational education and training.

Dr. Carpio discussed “Sustainable Financing Models for TVET: Innovations in Partnerships and Resource Mobilization,” highlighting the importance of sustainable partnerships and resource generation in supporting quality TVET programs.

Participants also took part in sessions on TESDA policy trends and updates, strategies to improve employability through industry partnerships and work-based learning, and innovations in partnership-building and resource mobilization.

This year’s conference carried the theme, “Building Resilient Skills Ecosystems in the Visayas Regions through Quality and Industry-Responsive TVET.”

Through the event, VisTVET and TESDA VII sought to further advance quality, responsive, and industry-aligned TVET programs that support skills development and workforce readiness in the Visayas. In attendance were Academic Formation Director Neil Agbay, IGCR Director Dariel Lauron, CITE Consultant Roy Zapata.

Some taken photos from Philippine Information Agency FB page.

📣 Enrollment Advisory!!!

Batch 3–5 Enrollees and Batch 1–2 Applicants Who Have Not Yet Enrolled — Please Take Note!

Please read this advisory carefully, especially the updated fees and requirements for those scheduled on April 25, 2026 (Saturday).

📅 Enrollment Details
Date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Call Time: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Venue: CITE Gym

⚠️ Only applicants whose names appear on the official list are allowed to proceed with enrollment.

Who Should Attend?
Both the student and parent/guardian are required to be present

Prescribed Attire
For Students:
Plain white t-shirt
Clean maong pants
Rubber shoes
Haircut: at least barber’s cut

For Parents/Guardians:
Sunday’s best attire
No short pants
No slippers

Schedule of Activities
8:00 – 8:30 AM – Registration (CITE Gym)
8:30 – 8:45 AM – Diploma Program Overview
8:45 – 9:00 AM – Dormitory Orientation
9:00 – 9:30 AM – Scholarships Orientation
9:30 – 11:00 AM – Registrar’s Orientation & Contract Signing
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Payment at Accounting (Room 105) / Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Submission of Requirements & Signed Contracts (Gym)
3:00 PM – End of Enrollment

📂 What to Bring

Prepare one (1) long brown envelope containing the following:

📌 Original SHS credentials (for SHS graduates) OR Certificate of Transfer Credentials (for college level)
📌 2 pieces ID picture (1x1, blue background)
📌 Original Certificate of Indigency / BIR Tax Exemption Certificate / ITR
📌 Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
📌 Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
📌 NCAE Result (if available)
📌 Cebu City Scholar Certificate (if available)
📌 Black ballpen

📌 Label the envelope with:

Student’s full name (Family Name first)
Student ID number (to be provided during registration)
💰 Payments to Prepare

Please bring the following:

📌 Two (2) months equivalent of the parents’ pledge
(Example: ₱1,500 x 2 = ₱3,000)
📌 Training Induction Program Fee: ₱300 (schedule to be announced)
📌 Medical Exam Fee (X-ray at CITE): ₱300 only (not ₱700)
Payment schedule: April 27 or 28, 2026 (your final schedule will be posted)

Important Reminders
📌 Bring the exact amount for all payments
📌 Parents are not required during the medical exam (April 27–28)
📌 Bring packed lunch and bottled water
📌 Failure to attend the enrollment schedule will result in forfeiture of your slot

⚠️ Additional Note
If your name does not appear on the official list, please do not proceed to the venue without prior coordination/message

A coordination meeting was held with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) on April 14, 2026 in preparation for the culmination of the CCCI–CITE Special Project on the Seafood Production Technology Program.

The project involves 75 trained completers from CITE, with participation from eight partner companies, and is supported by AFOS and the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental.

The discussion also explored potential collaboration on chamber assessment and certification for CITE’s Asian Development Bank projects.

Present at the meeting with the CITE Business Research and Development Team was the Executive Director of CCCI, Ms. Joy Lorena A. Segismar.

The long journey and the blazing summer sun did little to thwart the determination of parents and students who traveled from the northern and southern parts of Cebu for the enrollment of Batch 1 and 2 diploma program students of CITE on April 18, 2026.

After months of waiting, from taking the admission tests to going through series of interviews, they finally reached the last step of the process: enrollment for School Year 2026–2027. For many families, the day marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope and opportunity.

A total of 179 students from Batch 1 and 2 are now officially enrolled and will be part of Batch 36 scholars.

During the enrollment, students were oriented on their respective programs and scholarship contracts, helping them better understand the path they are about to take as future CITE scholars. Requirements were also submitted to formalize their enrollment.

Students who were unable to attend the scheduled enrollment will be accommodated during the second scheduled enrollment on April 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. for Batch 3-5. Meanwhile, medical examinations are scheduled for April 27 and 28.

Because slots for this semester are limited, students who were absent during today’s enrollment are encouraged to contact this page as soon as possible to secure their slot. Otherwise, they may be replaced, as the acceptance of incoming students is still ongoing until all slots are filled.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Registrar, Finance Office, Scholarships Office, Campaign and Recruitment Office, Emergency Response Team, in-plant trainees, and everyone else who generously gave their time and effort to assist the parents and students during this first wave of enrollment. 📸 Ghian Shean Malazarte

Catch our very own John Roy Rigodon in an inspiring interview with KaTESDAng Regie Duran and KaTESDAng Milli Bungcasan, 10:00–11:00 AM on DWDD AFP Radio 1134 kHz AM and TESDA Facebook Live.

Hinamon ng pandemya at bagyong Odette si John Roy Caballes Rigodon sa kanyang pag-aaral kung kaya't nahinto sa kanyang pangarap maging engineer. Ngunit sa kanyang sigasig at determinasyon, hindi siya nagpatalo sa mga problema at nabigyan ng pagkakataon kumuha ng Diploma course on Electronics Technology. At nitong nakaraang March 2026, nasungkit ni John Roy ang Top 4 sa katatapos lang na Electronics Technician Licensure Exam.

Alamin natin ang istorya ni John Roy at marami pang kwentuhan kasama si KaTESDAng Regie Duran at KaTESDAng Milli Bungcasan mula alas 10:00 hanggang alas 11:00 ng umaga bukas sa DWDD AFP Radio, 1134 kHz AM na mapapanood rin dito sa ating TESDA page.

Congratulations to the Batch 4 Incoming First-Year Students for SY 2026–2027!

We are pleased to announce the fourth batch of accepted applicants to our 3-Year Diploma Program. Please note that no STOP or special training is required.

All accepted applicants are advised to enroll on April 25, 2026 (Saturday) at 8:00 a.m. Failure to enroll on the said date and time will result in the forfeiture of your slot.

Applications are still open for interested SHS graduates and graduating students. Admission examinations are conducted from Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

If you have already completed your interview and admission exam, please check your name and read the additional announcement here: 👉 https://bit.ly/citebatch4

Congratulations and welcome!

ENROLLMENT ADVISORY FOR BATCH 1 AND BATCH 2 ASPIRANTS

Please read this updated advisory carefully, especially the changes in fees and requirements for enrollees scheduled on April 18, 2026 (Saturday).

Enrollment for Batch 1 and Batch 2 aspirants: April 18, 2026. Only students whose names appear in this link may proceed to enrollment: https://bit.ly/enrolleesbatch1_2

Call Time: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Venue: CITE Gym

Who should come?
Both the student and parents are required to attend.

Prescribed Attire:

For students:
✔️Plain white t-shirt
✔️Clean maong pants
✔️Rubber shoes
✔️Haircut: at least barber’s cut

For parents/guardians:
✔️Sunday’s best attire
✔️No short pants
✔️No slippers

Schedule of Activities
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration (CITE Gym)
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM – Overview of the Diploma Program
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM – Orientation on CITE Dormitory
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Scholarships Orientation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Registrar’s Orientation and Contract Signing
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Payment at Accounting (Room 105) /lunch break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Submission of all requirements and signed contracts to the Registrar (Gym)
3:00 PM – End of Enrollment

What to Bring
Please bring 1 long brown envelope containing the following:

✔️ Original copy of Senior High School credentials (for SHS graduates), or Certificate of Transfer Credentials (for college level)
✔️2 pieces ID picture (1x1, blue background)
✔️1 original copy of Certificate of Indigency, or BIR Tax Exemption Certificate, or ITR
✔️1 photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
✔️Original certificate of good moral character
✔️NCAE Result (if available)
✔️Cebu City Scholar Certificate (if available)
✔️Black ballpen

Important:
The long brown envelope should be properly labeled with the student’s family name and full name.

Payments to Prepare:

Please bring the following payments:

✔️Two (2) months equivalent of the parents’ pledge based on the interview (Example: ₱1,000 x 2 months = ₱2,000)
✔️Training Induction Program Fee – ₱300 (Schedule to be announced)
✔️Medical Exam Fee for X-ray Venue: CITE– ₱300 only (Not ₱700) This will be paid on April 27, 2026 (Monday) to Clinica Prime personnel

Note:
✔️Please bring the exact amount for all payments.
✔️Parents need not to come during the Medical Exam on April 27.
✔️Students and parents are requested to bring bottled water and packed lunch
✔️FAILURE TO SHOW UP DURING ENROLLMENT WOULD MEAN FORFEITING YOUR SLOT.

Note:
Please come only on your assigned schedule. If you belong to Batch 3 onwards, kindly wait for the next advisory. Message us if you have questions. Thanks.

Jay Bustamante is a Lead Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis Program. He is deeply honored to have contributed to Artemis II—NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission—which successfully carried four astronauts around the Moon and back. This milestone mission marks a crucial step toward humanity’s sustained return to the Moon and future exploration of Mars.

In his role, Jay is responsible for certifying the Orion spacecraft’s service module for flight. This module provides propulsion, electrical power, thermal control, and essential life-support capabilities required for deep-space travel. Orion serves as NASA’s next-generation spacecraft, designed to carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit and safely return them to Earth.

Jay’s journey began in Cebu, where watching NASA missions sparked his passion for space exploration. His strong work ethics and character were shaped during his formative years at Don Bosco Technical High School and CITE Technical Institute, Inc., where he earned a Diploma in Electronics Technology in 1995 as part of Batch 2 of CITE graduates.

He later completed his degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering at Cebu Institute of Technology–University. Determined to pursue his dreams, Jay moved to the United States, where he faced the challenges of building a new life far from home. Through perseverance and continuous self-improvement, he went on to earn an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering—an achievement that ultimately paved the way for his career as a Systems Engineer in the space industry.

When asked for advice, Jay often says, “Dream big and aim for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” It’s a mindset that reflects both his personal outlook and the extraordinary work he has been part of throughout his career.

Congratulations to all who passed the Entrance Examination held on April 11, 2026 in CITE.

You are requested to come to CITE for your interview together with your parents from April 14-17, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Please bring a copy of your latest Senior High School (SHS) grades during your interview. If you have any questions, you may send us a message here. Thank you!

Admission examinations are still open to fresh graduates and graduating students, Monday to Saturday, 8:00–11:00 a.m.