ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to express their gratitude and appreciation

to the following persons who helped much to the success of this study:

To Mrs. Nimfa A. Albarico, their adviser, for the suggestions, support,

and supervision to make this study successful;

To the Panel of Experts for their developmental suggestions and

inputs for the development of this research;

To Mr. Dario N. Caylan, Schools Principal for the approval of the letter

of request to conduct the study in the select elementary schools in Christ the

King College de Maranding;

To the Schools District Supervisor, for her understanding and

encouragement that the researcher will work hard, and those great ideas

which helped in the realization of this study;

To all their Teachers at Christ the King College de Maranding for their

very warm welcome during the conduct of the study;

To their parents, words cannot express how much they mean to them;

To their loved ones for being always there to serve and understand the

educational and financial needs;

To her dear brothers and sisters for their constant pieces of advice

and moral support;

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 To all those in one-way or the other who extended their wholehearted

supports and encouragement for the completion of this study; and finally,

To GOD for the peace, joy, and glory showered upon them!

To all of you, thank so much!

NVL

RCP