Pacquiao at the Araneta Center received the “Award for Sports Excellence" given by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

The University of the Philippines, which is celebrating its founding centenary, also bestowed to Pacquiao the UP Centennial jacket and cap.

Both sports recognitions were handed to Pacquiao just before the start of the highly anticipated La Salle-Ateneo UAAP basketball match.