ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation to the

following who have been always by her side and who helped and supported the researcher from

the humble beginning of her project to its completion. This would not be successful and made

possible without their help.

Above all, to the most powerful Father, Lord Jesus Christ, who provided every resource

that I need in my research. He had been always at my side to have a successful research.

To her supportive mother and loving grandparents, Florina J. Hilario and Mr. & Mrs.

Lorenzo Sabado, who helped in completing her thesis and supporting her financially.

To the school directress, Madam Fideliza J. Aglibot for her undying encouragement and

infinite patience, as well as her full support.

The researchers adviser, Sir Darwin Esteban, for his brilliant suggestions that gave

color to the research.

To the respondents for this research paper, the Grade Nine students, who gave their time

and their honesty in answering the questionnaires given to them.

To Justine Claire Martin, Jasmine Jade Feliciano, and Jamaica Leila Ibarra who

accompanied her in having her surveys and completing the other parts of her research paper and

also for supporting her emotionally.

To the researchers classmates that shared their experiences of their defense and for their

encouraging words.
 Lastly, to all the people who are not mentioned above, thank you very much for the

kindness and cooperation that you have shown.

MARICKAR B. SABADO
Researcher