Pumanaw? Kilalang Pinoy mountaineer na sinusubukan akyatin ang Mount Everest, pumanaw sa Bundok

The Filipino mountaineer who went viral on social media yesterday after announcing his summit push on Mount Everest reportedly passed away.

According to the report from The Himalayan Times, Engineer Philip Santiago II passed away at Camp IV of Mount Everest last night.

They discovered Santiago’s passing while preparing for the summit push.

The cause of his passing was still unknown, but netizens had already noticed that his face was wounded already.

Yesterday, netizens already urged Santiago to withdraw his attempt and treat his wounds.

The mountaineer’s family member said that Santiago had already been treated, and the wounds were caused by an avalanche that had fallen on him.

“Protect yourself. Remember, being alive is much more important than achievements,” a netizen said.

“Not worth the hype. Aanhin mo naman yang ganyang achievement kung magiging kwento ka naman. Di rin naman masabi na hero, kasi may naisave ba? May nagawa ba for change? Wala umakyat lang. Sinayang ang precious life,” another netizen remarked.

Journalist Emil Sumangil has already confirmed Santiago’s sad fate.

“The family respectfully requests privacy as we grieve and process these events. Your understanding, support, and prayers are deeply appreciated,” he stated.

It’s still unknown if Santiago’s body will be recovered, as it was already common that mountaineers who passed away on Mount Everest would be left behind due to its high cost.