MOUNT EVEREST has taken a lot of lives and recently a Filipino Engineer named Philipp “PJ” Santiago II passed away as he tried to chase the dream of reaching the peak of the highest mountain in the world. As of now, Everest stands at 8,849 m (29,035 feet) with freezing temperatures that could reach beyond -30 degrees celsius.
But despite the harsh conditions, the Filipino resolve remains intact and recently three mountaineers were able to reach the summit.
Days after the tragic death of PJ Santiago II, Rhisael "Ric" Rabe was able to conquer Mt. Everest. The announcements were made on social media.
"Congratulations Mr. Rhisael "Ric" Rabe! On May 15, 2025, at exactly 7:15 AM, Ric stood on the summit of Mt. Everest, the highest point on Earth," said the post.
With his accomplishment, Rabe becomes the ninth Filipino to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the first since Regie Pablo on May 17, 2007.
But he wasn't the only one who reached the highest point on the earth as his fellow climbers named Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad have also fulfilled their dreams.
"We made it to the top of the world"
"Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad of the PH 14 Peaks Expedition Team have reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,849 MASL) the highest point on Earth!"
With their latest accomplishment, these Filipino mountaineers have proven their unwavering resilience and indomitable spirit in the face of challenging altitudes, an inspiration to the country.
"This climb was never just for them it was for all Filipinos. To show that we can dream big, rise higher, and endure together."
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