ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, the researchers would like to thank the Almighty God for

His enduring grace, guidance, and protection that He has bestowed upon

us during this research project.

The researchers would also like to express their sincerest gratitude

to their adviser, Professor Cristilita D. Lumilan for her continuous support

in their research, for her patience, motivation, and immense knowledge.

Her guidance helped them throughout their research and writing of their

thesis.

To their parents, who have continuously supported them financially

to accomplish this study and for their guidance, encouragement and

inspiration to them throughout their lives, a very special thank you for your

parental presence and constant guidance to them.

They would also like to thank their fellow classmates and friends for

the stimulating discussions, for the sleepless nights they were working

together for deadlines, and for all the fun they have had for the last five

months.

They would also like to express their appreciation to their thesis

coordinator, Professor Cynthia Abella for her trust, advice, support,

patience, and guidance from the start to the completion of the study.
 Also to their panelist who gave suggestions and comments to

improve their thesis.