JOHN B.

LACSON FOUNDATION MARITIME UNIVERSITY

Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City

Acknowledgement

The researcher would like to extend their profound and genuine gratitude to the

following persons who have shared their knowledge, assistance, time and resources for

the completion of the study.

To the researcher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bacerra, Mr. and Mrs. Bisula, Mr. and

Mrs. Dela Cruz, Mr. and Mrs. Deloso, Mr. and Mrs. Juare and Mr. and Mrs. Montaño.

To Herminia Z. Badilla and Mary Mae June P. Esmaya, for acting as our adviser

and sharing their time, intelligent advices, suggestions, recommendations, and keeping us

on right track until the study is completed.

And above all, to all-powerful God Almighty, Who gave us wisdom, strength and

perseverance to complete the study.

The Researchers

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