ACKNOWLEDGMENT

One of the most difficult aspects of one's life is dealing with challenges and

tribulations while pursuing an education. To pursue and complete this course, you must be

determined and perseverant.

The researcher gratefully acknowledges the Almighty God's assistance and direction

for the benefits of knowledge, love, wisdom, strength, and tenacity that enabled her to fulfill

her ambitions despite numerous obstacles along the way. In return, the researcher would like

to express her heartfelt gratitude to the following who have contributed a lot for the success of

this study:

Prof. Ivy G. Gorriceta, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Secondary Education, for

the opportunity and assistance provided to the researchers in the conduct of this study.

Prof. Edna M. Nava, D, DF Teach, research adviser, for her unwavering support,

endurance, and patience. Her generosity and advice during this arduous thesis procedure are

much appreciated by the researchers.

Additionally, sincere thanks and appreciation to Prof. Herminia Gomez, EdD, and

Prof. Ivy Gorriceta, PhD, for participating on the advisory committee. Their knowledge and

support are greatly welcomed in furthering the research.

They have all played a vital role in the completion of this modest masterpiece.

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 To the respondent who answered the questionnaire cooperatively and honestly during

the data collection process.

Mr. Roger C. Alati-it and Mrs. Mary Jane D. Alati-it, the researchers' parents, for their

love, wisdom, moral and financial support; To her classmates and friends who shared her

burdens, tears, mates and friends who Triumphs, and amusement through the arduous times.

They were always available to help the researcher anytime she had low points that may lead to

depression, worry, or self-doubt. And gratefully to the Almighty God's for his kindness, which

has given her so much courage and faith that no matter what situations she faces, God's

always loves us.

Thank you very much to everyone.

R.D.A