because it takes more than a village (and a couple of miracles) to write a thesis
From the start, when I was weighing my options and knew I didn't have enough time to do what I wanted to do but still went ahead with it, I said this would really be a testimony of faith if I managed to come out alive. Instead, I came out with a distinction :D I am posting here the acknowledgements page of my thesis to broadcast my thanks to everyone who walked with me on this journey. ========================== ======== Heartfelt gratitude is due to all who have helped made this leap of faith possible within four months: • the key informants, Mr. William Ablong, Hon. Rodrigo Alanano, Dr. Angel Alcala, Dr. Hilconida Calumpong, Hon. Amado Diaz Jr., Dr. Mundita Lim, Mr. Mario Pascobello, Mr. Diosdado Suan, Mrs. Mercy Teves and Dr. Alan White for generously sharing their time and experience; • CRM Officer Rosabelle Sanchez, Police Environmental Desk Officer Richard Elma and the PNP of the Municipality of Dauin; Manric and Anabelle Barillo, and Joaquin dela Pe...