Manny Pacquiao rises from a poor ghetto boy to a University graduate with degree
Boxer-turned-senator, Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Makati in the Philippines. The boxer who majored in Local Government Administration, said back in December he had embraced education so as to understand the problems and situations of his country. He was flanked by his wife and son…
Boxer-turned-senator, Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Makati in the Philippines.
The boxer who majored in Local Government Administration, said back in December he had embraced education so as to understand the problems and situations of his country. He was flanked by his wife and son as he received his certificate.
Sharing a motivational story of his graduation, Manny wrote:
“Let us engrave this in our hearts: It is never too late to dream bigger dreams. It is never too late to accomplish our dreams. LIVE YOUR PASSION, not just for yourself, but for your family and for our country.
I am grateful to the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) of the Philippine Councilors League-Legislative Academy (PCCLA) which gives chance to qualified Filipinos to attain College degree/diploma- Filipinos who wish to complete college through informal education.
The enriching learning program was in partnership with the University of Makati College of Continuing, Advanced and Professional Studies, the Development Academy of the Philippines, and the Philippine Society for Public Administration.
I will always remember the key lessons that I learned and the insights that I gained from all of you! I will always cherish the excitement that I experienced during the entire learning process leading to the exit conference, the final requirement that I needed to complete in order to earn a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Political Science- Local Government Administration.
I am excited to receive my diploma and display it on the wall.
I dedicate this to my very beautiful and very supportive wife, Jinkee, and to our amazing children, Jimuel, Michael, Princess, Queenie, and Israel. I will also show this diploma to my Mommy Dionisia, my Dad, and my siblings and remind them of God’s faithfulness. Among my achievements, this will be the most meaningful.
Let this victory outside the boxing ring serve as an inspiration for people who are struggling to fight, to rise above adversity, to conquer and to embrace life and all its difficulties.
Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science- Local Government Administration
Class of 2019, University of Makati
Congrats to him. More photos below.
