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DEDICATION

This piece of work is truly dedicated to the researchers’ family: Calipayan Family,

Compuesto Family, Corbadora Family, Lebanon Family, Libanon Family, Lumontad

Family, Padohinog Family, and Sanchez Family.

For the care and support they provided us with, especially during our studies,

their patience with our shortcomings, the sacrifices they made, and the sacrifices they

continue to make, we are eternally grateful.

This research is also dedicated to Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences

and Technology together with the faculty and staff who gave us the permission to

conduct this study.

To all researchers who gave their time and effort to make this research possible,

Thank you!