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Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand Passes Away at 47 Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has passed away at the age of 47 after being in a coma for more than three years, according to the royal palace. She lost consciousness in December 2022 while exercising with her dogs. Doctors later determined that her condition was caused by … Read more
Vice Ganda Rejects Claims of Bulk BTS Ticket Purchase Vice Ganda has strongly denied accusations circulating online that he was involved in the alleged bulk reservation of BTS concert tickets for the group’s upcoming two-day show in the Philippines scheduled for March 13 and 14, 2027, at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan. The concert … Read more
Father of Ateneo Athlete Divine Adili Calls for Answers After Son’s Death The family of Divine Adili is seeking justice and clear answers following the tragic death of the young Nigerian athlete during a team-building activity with the Ateneo Men’s Basketball Team in Dipaculao, Aurora. Adili, a promising basketball player who came to the Philippines … Read more
Coach Tab Baldwin Issues Emotional Apology Following Deaths of Two Ateneo Athletes Four days after the deaths of Ateneo Blue Eagles players Rene Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21, during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, head coach Tab Baldwin publicly spoke about the tragedy for the first time. In a video released by Ateneo … Read more
Philippine Media Loses Veteran Broadcaster Jimmy Gil Veteran broadcaster Jaime Federico Gil, more widely known as Jimmy Gil, has passed away at the age of 79. He died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at around 9:25 in the morning. His remains are set to be brought to Arlington Memorial Chapels & Crematory on Araneta Avenue, … Read more
Tab Baldwin Faces Criticism From PSC Over Lack of Statement on Tragedy PATRICK GREGORIO – The chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has publicly criticized Ateneo men’s basketball coach Tab Baldwin for remaining silent following the tragic deaths of two student-athletes, Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia. Gregorio questioned why Baldwin has not made any … Read more
Mother of Late Hashtags Member Franco Hernandez Reflects on Son’s Death After Aurora Tragedy The mother of late Hashtag member Franco Hernandez recently shared an emotional message as she remembered her son on the 103rd month since his passing. Her reflection came after learning about the tragic drowning of two students in Aurora during a … Read more
Photos of Robin Padilla at Rene Baterbonia’s Wake Go Viral ROBIN PADILLA – The visit of the senator to the wake of former Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball player Rene Baterbonia has sparked mixed reactions online. The young athlete, who was only 19 years old, tragically passed away after drowning during a team-building and training activity … Read more
Netizens Criticize Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo Over Nationality Remarks Filipino-American pageant winners Brandon Espiritu, Mister Supranational 2024 2nd runner-up, and Jether Palomo, Mister Pilipinas Global 2025, are facing heavy criticism online after their comments about language and national identity sparked backlash among Filipino netizens. The issue began when Jether posted a patriotic message referencing … Read more
DOJ Urged to Issue Lookout Bulletin on Tab Baldwin in Ongoing Investigation Lawyers representing the family of late Ateneo de Manila University basketball player Rene Baterbonia are preparing to request an immigration lookout bulletin from the Department of Justice for head coach Tab Baldwin as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident that led … Read more