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Filipino Ric Rabe reaches summit of Mount Everest

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May 18, 2025

Rhisael “Ric” Rabe became the latest Filipino to reach the summit of Mt. Everest on Thursday, May 15, pioneer tour operator Makalu Adventure reported.

- BY MARK REY MONTEJO

In a Facebook post by Makalu Adventure, it reported that Rabe accomplished the daunting mission of reaching the world’s highest peak of 8,848.48 meters at 7:15 a.m. (Nepal time) along with three Nepalese, an Indian and a British mountaineer. They were led by base camp manager Shiva Bandari.

The group reached the summit through the South Col (Nepal).

Aileen Rabe also confirmed her husband’s feat in a social media post, thanking everyone who supported Ric’s endeavor.

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