ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillah, all praises to Allah for the strengths and His blessing
necessary in completing this thesis.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my adviser Engr. Kister

Genesis Jimenez for sharing his helpful expertise and helpful guidance, advice, and
criticism and support that made this project possible.

I would also like to thank my friends for their support and help in finalizing
this project within the limited time frame. Thank you (in no particular order)
Geomart Abong, Earl Ryan Aleluya, Roland Abao, Shayne Tamula, Jaspher Mae
Lagcao, Abbee Pates, Ingvar Estorco and Marc Navarro. Thanks for the friendship
and memories.

Last but not the least, my deepest gratitude goes to my beloved family,
especially my parents; Hadji Ismael P. Dimasangka and Hadji Salimah S. Dimasangka,
for their dedication and the many years of support during my undergraduate
studies that provided the foundation for this thesis.

To those who indirectly contributed in this research, your kindness means a

lot to me. Thank you very much.