Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio on Thursday received a hero's welcome in her hometown of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Petecio showed a video of her homecoming motorcade, which went from Inawayan to Bato, and thanked her supporters who waited for her on the streets, as well as mayor Jose Nelson Sala.

A short tribute program for the two-time Olympic boxer also was held at the town's new government center, and was attended by municipal officials and employees, as well as Petecio's family.

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