ACKNOWLEDEGMENT

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the people who were the reasons I got this

study done.

Ma’am May Lilian Maravilles, my thesis adviser, who guided me patiently throughout my research. Thank you for the motivation and in pressuring me. I am so thankful to have you as my thesis adviser because you devote your time on helping me out to get this study done. You are the “Best Thesis Adviser Ever”. Thank you so much Ma’am.

To my panelists, Ms. Mary Rose Jean Andrada and Mrs. Silvie Jasmin Bandiola Agravante, I am grateful for the constructive comments and recommendations for the betterment of this study.

This study could not have been feasible without my participants. I am deep gratitude for their contributions which made my study a success.

To my inspiration in life, thank you for cheering up my worried mind during the time when I thought of not finishing this study on time. Your guidance and humorous insights pushed me to g]o beyond my limits.

Kuya Johnars Sumpo, my a.k.a mentor, thank you for the words of wisdom and the advices that you share to enhance my study and for sharing your experiences. Your advices have greatly helped me.

To my MOSCASS family – Alexa, Mudz, Sam, Raiza, Madam Corine, Essa, Ate Toni, Ate Sheena, Giana, Alexis, Daniel, Xeph, Kenno, Kuya Prince, Kuya Mumar – being with you guys were the happy moments and made me tell myself that I can do this. You’re the best guys!

My family, for the endless support and the mere thought of their presence, pushed me to finish my study and make them happy.

And lastly, to the one and almighty GOD, my firm foundation through tough and weary days, when I felt like giving up and losing my strength, you are there who I could look up to. Thank you for being there for me all the time.