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In May 2006 and May 2007, Filipinos literally reached the top of the world when two teams of mountain climbers – three men and three women, respectively – successfully conquered Mount Everest.

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The story of adventure sportsman Dale Abenojar’s bitter and lonely climb up Mt. Everest in May was presented the other night in the documentary film, "A Child in Everest," and it made the mountaineer feel "like I’m again on top of the world."

The film drew tears and and applause from more than 500 people who watched the movie at SM Megamall Friday night. Guests included members of the media, government, friends, family and supporters.
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Abenojar "summited" with Tsiring Sherpa on Everest’s Tibet side — reportedly a harder route — last May 15, the website www.everestnews.com reported. He is now headed to Kathmandu, Nepal with his claim.
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Abenojar "summited" with Tsiring Sherpa on Everest’s Tibet side — reportedly a harder route — last May 15, the website www.everestnews.com reported. He is now headed to Kathmandu, Nepal with his claim.
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In May 2006 and May 2007, Filipinos literally reached the top of the world when two teams of mountain climbers – three men and three women, respectively – successfully conquered Mount Everest.

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The story of adventure sportsman Dale Abenojar’s bitter and lonely climb up Mt. Everest in May was presented the other night in the documentary film, "A Child in Everest," and it made the mountaineer feel "like I’m again on top of the world."

The film drew tears and and applause from more than 500 people who watched the movie at SM Megamall Friday night. Guests included members of the media, government, friends, family and supporters.
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Abenojar "summited" with Tsiring Sherpa on Everest’s Tibet side — reportedly a harder route — last May 15, the website www.everestnews.com reported. He is now headed to Kathmandu, Nepal with his claim.
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Abenojar "summited" with Tsiring Sherpa on Everest’s Tibet side — reportedly a harder route — last May 15, the website www.everestnews.com reported. He is now headed to Kathmandu, Nepal with his claim.
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