ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all, the researchers would like to thank the Almighty God for
His enduring grace, guidance, and protection that He has bestowed upon
us during this research project.
The researchers would also like to express their sincerest gratitude
to their adviser, Professor Cristilita D. Lumilan for her continuous support
in their research, for her patience, motivation, and immense knowledge.
Her guidance helped them throughout their research and writing of their
thesis.
To their parents, who have continuously supported them financially
to accomplish this study and for their guidance, encouragement and
inspiration to them throughout their lives, a very special thank you for your
parental presence and constant guidance to them.
They would also like to thank their fellow classmates and friends for
the stimulating discussions, for the sleepless nights they were working
together for deadlines, and for all the fun they have had for the last five
months.
They would also like to express their appreciation to their thesis
coordinator, Professor Cynthia Abella for her trust, advice, support,
patience, and guidance from the start to the completion of the study.
Also to their panelist who gave suggestions and comments to
improve their thesis.