Gensan Acting Mayor Florentina Congson (seated) flashes the "thumbs up" sign together with Mt. Everest conqueror Erwin "Pastour" Emata (5th from L) during the latter's visit on her office today, Aug. 29. The pinoy hero is in town as guest-participant to the Gensan Eco-Karera Race which takes off from Barangay Conel later in the evening. Also shown in photo are (L-R) Private Secretary to the mayor Dexter Imperial and Emata's team mates Loreto Bolo, Rochelle Podico and Renato Baliong. The Eco-Karera is part of the many activities for the 9th Tuna Festival. cmo/aomanansala