The researchers acknowledge and thank several individuals who contributed to the success of their research work, including campus administrators, deans, department chairs, advisers, professors, friends, classmates, and family members. In particular, they thank their adviser Mrs. Sheryl Marcos Limpot for her advice and Prof. Isaias B. Catian and Prof. Elidio C. Quiboyen Jr. for their statistical and technical support. They also thank their parents and family for their moral and financial support throughout the research process.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers wish to extend their deepest appreciation to the following personnel who have
contributed much to the success of this humble piece of work: To Dr. Milagros L. Rodriguez, Campus
Administrator; Dr. Ramon E. Luza, Dean of Academic Instruction; Dr. Ana Liza C. Lopez, Dean of
College of Agriculture and Technology for the patience in imparting her knowledge to us, Mrs. Charie Mae
N. Pamunag, College Research Coordinator; Engr. Richie Y. Elumba, Chairman of Computer Science
Department, for the patience in correcting and suggestions for the improvement of this research work.
In view of this, a heartfelt thanks to our Almighty God for the strength and wisdom he gave to
surpass all the hindrances and obstacles that have been encountered during the time of conducting this
research.
A grateful expression of gratitude is extended to our ever supportive and knowledgeable adviser
Mrs. Sheryl Marcos Limpot for the pieces of advice she has given; to Prof. Isaias B. Catian for making the
statistical correction; to Prof. Elidio C. Quiboyen Jr. who is always there to advise and to his helpful
constructive criticism and giving of information for the said study.
Sincere thanks is also extended to our friends, relatives, classmates for the ideas that they shared,most
specially to our ever beloved parents, Mr. Aurelio B.Balili and Mrs.Gleceria S.Balili, Mr.Felipe Buhat Sr.
and Mrs. Guillerma Buhat. Dionilo T. Jutba and Nelma J. Jutba,Mrs. Emelita Magsayo and for the
support,morally and financially, contributed much to make this research work full of success.
THE RESEARCHERS:
MARY JANE S.BALILI
FELIPE E.BUHAT
MECHIEL C.JUTBA
RAQUEL D.MAGSAYO