"Words can’t describe how I feel with this win. I’ve been playing well as of late and I wanted to win something in Asia so this is a dream come true," said the 33-year-old Asian Tour rookie, who battled through qualifying school in January.
"I always joke with my family and friends that I play better in the worst conditions. I think it makes me concentrate more. I probably focus more."
Norris picked up five birdies in his opening seven holes to overtake the 20-year-old Filipino and could afford a bogey at the par five last, following a poor chip, as he sealed victory with a 12-under total of 204.
Tabuena always lurked on Sunday but three costly back nine bogeys meant more heartache in Taiwan after he lost last year's title in a playoff against Thailand's Prom Meesawat.
"How many times do I have to finish second? It is frustrating but I’m still happy with the way I played," he said.
"There will be a win for me in the future. I’m still proud of myself."
(Writing by Patrick Johnston in Singapore; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
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