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The First Filipina to Conquer the World's Seven Summits

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After setting foot at the highest peaks of the world—from the summit of Kilimanjaro to the pinnacle of Everest—there are no greater heights for mountaineer Carina Dayondon to conquer.

Photography by
Videography by
Francisco Guerrero
Art by
Marie Ira
Additional photos Courtesy of

Carina Dayondon

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