Norman King went on stage to receive his diploma donning a bahag, the traditional loincloth worn by the Aeta people.
King earned his bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from the University of the Philippines Manila.
“Umakyat ako ng stage, I’m doing this not to show off. It’s a matter of representation ng mga Aeta.” King said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
(I went on stage not to show off. It’s a matter of representation of the Aeta people.)
He hopes to promote Aeta culture and tradition through his future endeavors.
“I will focus on my community. Aetas don’t keep written records. When the time comes, I can write that book,” King added.
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