Celebrity Life

LOOK: Senator Manny Pacquiao graduates from college

By Aaron Brennt Eusebio

Athlete-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Major in Local Government Administration degree at the University of Makati yesterday, December 11.

In a post on Instagram, Manny proudly shared his journey and thanked his wife, Jinkee, and their children.

"Let us engrave this in our hearts: It is never too late to dream bigger dreams," Manny wrote in the caption.

"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 very 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."

Manny also want his achievement to "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."


Manny earned his high school diploma after passing an accreditation and equivalency test in 2007.

In 2008, he enrolled in Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, taking up business administration.

On September 6, 2019, Manny announced his enrollment at the University of Makati by sharing a photo of his ID.

"Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching," he wrote.


Congratulations, Senator Manny!