EMATA

Erwin "Pastor" Emata (born ca. 1973/1974 in Makilala, North Cotabato) is a mountaineer and a runner from the Philippines. In 2006, he became the second Filipino to climb Mount Everest. His achievement was recognized by then Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo when she conferred Emata with the Order of Lakandula with the special class of Champion for Life.