ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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

the guidance and protection that He has bestowed upon us during this

research project.

The researchers would also like to express our sincerest

gratitude to our adviser, Mrs. Mary Ann Ariston for her continuous support in

our research, for her patient, motivation, guidance and immense knowledge.

We would also like to express our appreciation to our thesis

instructor, Wilmer M. Mangcap for his trust, advice, support, patience and

guidance from the start to the completion of the study.

To our parents, who have continuously support us financially to

accomplish this study, and for their encouragement and inspiration to us, a

very special thank you for your parental presence and constant guidance to

us.

To our fellow classmates and friends, who shares laughter every

time we need to relieve the stress, to the sleepless night, to the struggle that

we share, thank you.

 DEDICATION

This study is wholeheartedly and proudly dedicated to the people

serves as an inspiration. From our parents and guardians, to our classmates

and friends who extended their help and support while doing this research

paper.

To the faculty of the criminology department, to our adviser and

instructor who showered us their support and guidance in doing this research

paper especially for the strength, courage, time they gave us to this study.