ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to give her deepest appreciation and thanks to the
following people who gave her a helping hand in overcoming this endeavors.

First of all, to the Almighty God for giving her the determination, wisdom and
courage.

To her Adviser Engr. Saque J. Amilbahar, for all his technical and professional
advice. For always giving superb ideas and lectures in order for the researcher to
successfully finish and defend her study. For his words of wisdom that reminds the
researcher to be grounded and in all ways be humble. Thank you so much sir.

To her panelist, Engr. Crislam S. Mantawil, Engr. Cristopher A. Benito, Engr.

Ronald A. Garbin. For their valuable comments and advices.

Also to Engr. Jay M. Navaluna for his words of encouragement and shared
knowledge. Thank you so much.

To all my Friends, Maila L. Wagia who help me in so many ways, emotionally

and technically while conducting my study, for always being there to guide me, Fernan
Key F. Villareal my dearest friend whose always there with me A.K.A. the
Photographer,thank you so much. To ate Leslie Joy P. Estaura, thank you for letting me
stay in your house to find soil for my research, you’re the most generous and kind to me
I will always be grateful.

To my parents, Fernando M. Pelayo and Merla F. Pelayo for all there support, for
providing her all her needs, financially, morally and most o all spiritually. Thamk you for
all your sacrifices and for all your love and support you have given. Thank you Mamang
ang Papang from the bottom of my heart.

Lastly to my brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all your support,
financially and morally. Thank you for giving me me encouragement and pressure to do
task. I love you all.

All of this success wouldn’t be possible without all your help. This achievement I
dedicate to all of you.