00:00After representing the Philippines at the recent Paris Olympics 2024,
00:04Filipino Olympic boxer Neste Petesio has achieved a new milestone.
00:09Petesio has officially received his promotion from the Philippine Coast Guard
00:13where he serves alongside his role as a national team athlete.
00:17The Davawenya's rank has elevated to Petty Officer First Class or PO1.
00:22According to PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Hale-Gavan,
00:26this promotion is not only a tribute to Petesio's successful campaign in the Olympics,
00:31but also a recognition of his dedication as part of the Coast Guard.
00:35The two-time Olympic boxing medalist began serving under the PCG
00:39in 2021 after clinching the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
