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Acknowledgment

The researcher would like to extend their warm and sincere gratitude to

the following people who helped to realize the success of this endeavor:

The researcher expresses gratitude to the compassionate and merciful God,

acknowledging that every aspect of this study is His gift. The opportunities provided, the

guidance through challenges, and the bestowed knowledge, wisdom, courage,

inspiration, and strength have all been instrumental in overcoming obstacles and

moving forward with resilience.

The researchers thank their research adviser, Charelle P. Tecson, MBM, for

generously sharing her expertise and dedicating time to review and refine their paper.

They are grateful for her guidance, patience, and the considerable effort she invested in

assisting with their work.

The researchers would like to thank the panel members Grace O. Duterte,

MPSM, and Lumina Y. Morre, MBA, for their invaluable contributions to completing this

paper. They appreciate their expertise, insightful comments, and helpful suggestions,

which have significantly enhanced and advanced the study.

We deeply thank Adelita V. Ortega, PhD., the Chairman, for her unwavering

patience and invaluable feedback throughout this journey. Additionally, we owe

immense gratitude to the defense committee for generously sharing their knowledge

and expertise, without which this endeavor would have been impossible.

Furthermore, we acknowledge that this endeavor would not have been

achievable without the generous backing of our educational institution, the Philippine
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College Foundation, the Barangay chairman of Poblacion, Hon. Antonio P. Zambrano,

and the vendors and consumers in Valencia City Central Market for their participation in

our research. Their support has been instrumental in the success of this project.

The researchers extend heartfelt gratitude to their supportive families, whose

unwavering dedication and hard work ensured each researcher's financial needs were

met and provided invaluable encouragement throughout the journey.

Lastly, the belief and support of friends have been a source of motivation and

inspiration, keeping spirits high. They are thanked for their unwavering emotional

support and the moments of entertainment shared during this process.

The Researchers