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Jun 19, 2018 · Norman is the very first Aeta to graduate from the University of the Philippines Manila who – just like his own father, a tribe leader – vows to become the voice for our Aetas and other ...
Jul 28, 2017 · Norman King suffered through poverty, discrimination, and calamities to get to where he is: the first ever Aeta to graduate from the University of the Philippines Manila. Last June, Norman climbed the prestigious university's stage wearing a lubay (bahag) to thunderous applause.
Jul 5, 2017 · Two videos report and an article on Norman C. King, first Aeta of his tribe to geraduate from UP Manila, “Aeta native graduates from UP Manila” (ABS-CBN News) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtqqDT7r-2c. “Kilalanin: Unang Aeta na nagtapos sa UP-Manila” (ABS-CBN News) — http://news.abs-cbn.
The 29-year-old became the pride of his tribe, when he became the first to graduate from a premier state University, the University of the Philippines in Diliman. His story first went viral in 2017 when he proudly accepted his diploma from the prestigious university in full traditional aeta garb.
Jun 21, 2018 · “MANILA, Philippines – He first went viral in 2017 when, in the graduation ceremony of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila, Norman King went up the stage – in full traditional clothing – to get his diploma. He was reportedly the first in his tribe to get a degree from the state university.
Jul 14, 2020 · Norman, who hails from Porac, Pampanga, shared his journey as an indigenous person. During his interview with hosts Paolo Ballesteros and Jose Manalo, Norman said he finished only high school as his father sent him to Metro Manila to work as a delivery personnel in a frame shop.
Norman King was born the eldest of seven kids to an indigenous family in the Philippines. Because of his mother’s “pabaon,” or protection, he overcame poverty and discrimination to become the...
