MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Normal University (PNU) will confer an honorary doctorate in physical education and sports on boxing legend and recently appointed anti-poverty czar Manny Pacquiao, recognizing his contributions to Philippine sports and his role in inspiring Filipinos to pursue excellence despite difficult circumstances. In a statement on its website, the PNU said the 47-year-old Pacquiao would receive the Doctor in Physical Education (PE) and Sports, honoris causa, during a conferment ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. at the PNU Manila Quadrangle. The conferment was endorsed by the PNU Academic Council and its board of regents. It was […]...

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