Philippine Climbers Embark on Historic Everest Expedition
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad of the Philippine 14 Peaks Expedition team are set to climb Mount Everest, following a sendoff event in Makati City. The climbers expressed confidence in reaching the summit, supported by advice from Romi Garduce, the last Filipino to summit Everest. Mapalad is scheduled to depart for Nepal on Friday, with Panganiban following on April 12.
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Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad are part of the Philippine 14 Peaks Expedition team aiming to summit Mount Everest.
The climbers were given a sendoff at Delimondo Café in Makati City, surrounded by family and friends.
Romi Garduce, a previous Filipino Everest summiteer, provided advice to the climbers.
Miguel Mapalad is set to depart for Nepal on Friday, with Jeno Panganiban following on April 12.
The climbers expressed confidence and optimism about reaching the summit of Everest.
