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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an
encounter with another human being. We should be thankful for these people who
rekindle the inner spirit.”

---Albert Schweitzer

This thesis would not have been possible without the guidance and

the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed

and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and

completion of this study. First and foremost to Almighty God who

blessed the researchers with wisdom and strength to finish this study.

Whenever trials and difficulties come, He always guides and gives us

hope.

We want to recognize our loving family, Mr. Emmanuel P. Millan

& Mrs. Ana C. Millan, and Mr. Felizardo B. Rodel & Mrs. Carmen C.

Rodel. Thank you for your unconditional love and support. We truly

appreciate their collective encouragement, motivation, and selflessness.

Special recognition is warranted to our undergraduate thesis

instructor, Prof. John Michael P. Castino, (DM-ABD), MPA, CGM for

his patience, encouragement, guidance, consideration, and support from

the conception of the proposal to the final stages of this thesis. His

energy, passion, and commitment to student success are standards all

educators should aspire to achieve.

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To our undergraduate thesis adviser, Prof. Maria Rufina M. Pono,

(MAEd-u), MIE, who willingly shared her knowledge about the topic and

for inspiring the researchers. Her encouragement, guidance,

consideration, and her unending support from the proposal to the final

stages gave us a chance to have a deep understanding on our topic.

To our Thesis Committee Chairperson, Prof. John Michael P.

Castino, (DM-ABD), MPA, CGM and to the members of the panel: Prof.

Julie G. Castillo, MAED Prof. Hazel B. Pahilanga, (MBA), BSIE and

Prof. Maria Rufina M. Pono, (MAED), MIE, whose constructive

comments and suggestions contributed so much to the improvement of

this study.

This project would not have been completed without the help of

Mr. Andrew Felix Cunanan IV. His quantitative expert advice and

assistance with the methodology, analysis, and results were invaluable.

And to the School Administrators, Class Advisers and Grade VII

to 4th Year High School Students of Notre Dame-Siena College of

Polomolok for allowing us to conduct this study.

Ann Bernadette C. Millan

Felie Irene Grace C. Rodel