MANILA, Philippines—Now that he is finishing a college degree, neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao is in favor of making it a requirement for those who are gunning for the senatorial and presidential seat. “Sa akin, sang-ayon naman ako dun,” Pacquiao said in an interview over ABS-CBN News Channel on Wednesday when asked about the proposal wherein anyone who is aspiring to run for president or senator must be a college degree holder. ADVERTISEMENTTold he might not qualify if a college degree would become a prerequisite, the senator revealed that he is studying and would soon get a college degree. Despite this, the senator refused to say if his decision to return to school was in preparation for his possible run in 2022. /jpvREAD: Pacquiao: I have no plans to run for higher office but…ADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 20, 2019 02:48 UTC