MABALACAT CITY – A world away in distance as well as in socio-economic and cultural aspects is Barangay Lakandula here from Chevak, Alaska, USA – but all-so -ably crossed by Dr. Kurt Moore Aquino Morales, giving pride and honor to his home city. At 29, Morales has been appointed Assistant Principal of Chevak School under the Kashunamiut School District, Alaska, USA, making him the youngest and first Filipino to occupy the post.
In his youth, Morales and a brother engaged in “pangangalakal” or scavenging for metals and recyclable materials to help in the family’s upkeep while studying at the Mabalacat City College and subsequently passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2018.
After some years of teaching, he moved to work in Alaska in 2022 and at the same time continued his post-graduate studies, earning a master’s and two doctoral degrees before being assigned to his current position.
“Ipinagmamalaki ng Mabalacat City ang tagumpay ng isang kabalen na patuloy na nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon at pagsisikap,” hailed Mayor Atty. Geld Aquino of Morales’ feat. Mabalacat City News/Punto News Team
