COTABATO CITY – A historic achievement was made by our fellow Cotabateño, Rhisael “Ric” Rabe, who successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world standing at 29,030 feet, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at exactly 7:15 A.M. (Nepal Time).

After more than two decades of preparation and training, Ric Rabe conquered one of nature’s greatest challenges a triumph not only for himself but for the entire Cotabato City and the Filipino people.

His wife, Ms. Aileen Rabe, confirmed that Ric safely and successfully returned to the base camp on May 17, 2025.

Ric Rabe is the first Cotabateño to ever reach the summit of Mount Everest, now becoming a part of the city’s proud history as a symbol of bravery, determination, and unwavering courage.