ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to extend his deep appreciation and gratitude to

several people for their valuable assistance and support in the preparation and

completion of this research.

To the Principal, Pantalan Senior High School, Dr. Janet G. Apolinar, who has

given the researcher invaluable guidance, support, and inspiration in concluding his

writing endeavor.

The researcher owes a deep sense of gratitude to Mr. Michael T. Bathan, his

adviser, for his constant encouragement, and tireless efforts in assisting the researcher

in completing the paper.

To his dearest friends, Mrs. Gemma G. Marasigan, and Ms. Jessa L. Felicisimo,

for their support in polishing through overwhelming assistance for manuscript

improvement.

To the chairman of the panel, Mr. Genesis R. Salvacion, for his honest to

goodness comments that also made the research work worthy of pursuing.

And to those names were not mentioned but will forever be kept in the

researcher’s heart.

To God, to whom the researcher owes his life and who continuously provides

enough strength and wisdom. He accomplished this intellectual piece for His glory and

honor.