Pacquiao graduates from University of Makati

MANILA - Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Makati.

The boxer-turned-senator majored in Local Government Administration.

Senator Manny Pacquiao walks up the stage and formally receives his diploma for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Pacquiao is a product of the University of Makati 📹 SAP JJ ⁦@ABSCBNNews⁩ ⁦@ANCALERTS⁩ pic.twitter.com/nMhdHlmY1y

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"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching," he said in an Instagram post in September.

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

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In 2008, Pacquiao was enrolled in the business management program of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City.

He passed a high school equivalency exam in February 2007 under the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System, which made him eligible for college education.