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ACKNOWLEGEMENT

The researchers would like to acknowledge the following people who are
behind the success of this study:

Mr. Frederick Grengia, the adviser of the study, for his very important
suggestions and comments regarding the study;

Dr. Vilma Grengia, the research instructor for teaching them the proper way
on how to write a research paper and for giving them comments and
instruction;

Mr. Joean Palahang and Mr. Carlo Enrique Rule, the consultants of the study,
for inspiring and encouraging them to write a research;

Dr. Jerry Superales, the research statistician and the research director, for
sharing his knowledge about statistical analysis, and for his comments and
suggestions for the improvement of the study;

Dr. Regina Cuizon, the program coordinator, for her support and guidance;

The researchers family, for the financial support; their friends, classmates,
and colleagues, for the moral support; and

Above all, the Almighty God, who gave them strength to stand in their
weaknesses, patience, understanding, peace of mind, and unconditional love.

Researchers