ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher greatly acknowledges with deep gratitude the following

individuals who in one way around helped her make this study possible.

Ma’am Geraldine F. Vergas, the Division Reading Coordinator, for inspiring her

to strive hard to reach her goals as a teacher;

Ma’am Niesa T, Cultura, the Division Research focal person, for the patience,

and hard work in correcting the manuscript;

Sir Elmer A. Autor, for his invaluable support, guidance, and limitless patience in

guiding her to work the study;

Cherry F. Oxtero, Rey Julius Ranoco, and Rollie B. Pelegrino for their

encouragement, and unconditional help until the research undertaking was done.

Edlem P. Calaque, her husband and children, Angela Shanen, Sweet Abegail,

and Zaniyah Kaydence for their infinite love, care, financial, and moral support that

inspired her to finish the research;

Friends, colleagues, her mother, brother, and sisters who have contributed much

to the realization of the study;

Respondents who provided significant information that guided her to finish the

study;

Above all, the Almighty Father, the strength, blessings, and wisdom showered

upon her.