ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author gratefully acknowledges the support she receives from the following persons for their assistance in the preparation of this paper. To her adviser, Prof. Rene Leonida for the patience, guidance, and kindness in checking this paper. To the members of the panel, Prof. Berlita Disca and Prof. Nimfa Bodegas, for their critisms, suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of this paper. To her beloved family, Tatay, Manang, Manong, Inday, Leslie, Gang-gang and to her uncle Toto ,for their support spiritually, financially, and for being her inspiration in making this study successful one. To her classmates, Lhynelle, Ate In and many others, for their friendship, cooperation and companionship. To her friends, Joice, Juvy, Janeth, Aiza and Fressa, for their prayers, reminders and encouragements that inspired her despite obstacles. To ACTS-Life Fellowship Ministry members with Pastor James Cambangay , for their collective support, prayers and constant cheers even for her petty achievements. Above all to the Almighty God who blessed her with wisdom and knowledge and for giving her the strength to push through despite of all discouragements and hardships.