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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 indigenous groups. Along with a degree in BA Behavioral Science is a story filled with discrimination, poverty, and natural calamities.
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.
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 14, 2020 · On its “Bawal Judgmental” segment on Tuesday, “Eat Bulaga” welcomed indigenous people as guests, including Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of University of the Philippines. Norman, who hails from Porac, Pampanga, shared his journey as an indigenous person.
Jun 19, 2018 · That is evident in the life of Norman King, an Aeta, who pursued his dreams with his mom’s “pabaon sa buhay.” In his moments of weakness, his mom was there to comfort him, sharing words of wisdom and family values that shall guide and protect him in life.
First Aeta Filipino graduate beats the odds thanks to his mom's lessons. Norman King was born the eldest of seven kids to an indigenous family in the Philippines. Because of his mother’s...
Jun 21, 2018 · For Norman King, the first indigenous Aeta to graduate from one of the Philippines’ premier state universities, it was the small, impactful lessons imparted by his mother that helped him...
