ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Northeastern College for letting

me fulfill my dream. The completion of this study would not have been possible without

the expertise of Doctor Adriano G. Sabado, my beloved thesis adviser. Thank you for

instilling me with a strong passion and determination for learning and for doing

everything possible to put me on the path of greatness. Your guidance and advice

carried me through all the stages of writing my study.

I would also like to give special thanks to my mother Rudelyn S. Alcantara, my

sister Karen Mae S. Alcantara and my family as a whole for their continuous support

and understanding when undertaking my research and writing my project. Thank you so

much for believing in me, without you none of this would indeed be possible. Your

prayer for me was what sustained me this far.

Most importantly, I would like to thank Almighty God, for letting me through all the

difficulties. I have experienced your guidance, love and continuous blessings which

made possible the completion of my study. I will keep on trusting you for my future.