In completing this thesis, we had the honor of obtaining support and assistance from a variety

of persons and organizations, without which this project would not have been feasible. I want

to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of them for their contributions and encouragement

along this journey.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our thesis adviser, Engr. Mary Fortune Daisy

O. Espiña for crucial advice, encouragement, and steadfast support during our thesis. Her

experience, patience, and critical input helped shape this work. We are also grateful to

Deodatus G. Sagadal, our College Research Coordinator , whose insightful remarks and ideas

significantly improved the quality of this research. Our heartfelt gratitude to our Family for their

unending love, understanding, and encouragement. Their unflinching support has been an

ongoing source of strength and drive. In addition, I'd like to thank Carl Kevin Garbilao, Jonel

Senobio, Jay Anthony Garbilao, Vallerie Hanne Ultra, and Erika Acuin , whose encouragement

and companionship helped us get through difficult moments. Finally, I'd like to thank our

sponsors for their financial support, which enabled us to do this research.