MANILA - Fighting Senator Manny Pacquiao is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree, according to a document from the University of Makati made public on Monday.

Pacquiao, who is pursuing a major in Local Government Administration, is scheduled to receive his diploma on December 11.

Senator @MannyPacquiao to graduate on December 11- Wednesday. Pacquiao will be armed with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from the University of Makati 📸 SAP JJ @ABSCBNNews @ANCALERTS pic.twitter.com/DV13posg17

— sherrie ann torres (@sherieanntorres) December 9, 2019

In February, the 40-year-old athlete-turned-lawmaker revealed that he decided to pursue a college degree because he "needs" it to better understand the country's situation.

Never stop learning because life never stops teaching. pic.twitter.com/7KpWrNvKXc

— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) September 6, 2019

"Nag-aaral ako, yes. Kailangan lang kasi, the most important thing is alam mo sitwasyon ng bansa natin," he said.

(I am back in school, yes. I need it, the most important thing is you know the situation in our country.)

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- with a report from Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News