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
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
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
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
Family of Divine Adili Requests Autopsy Before Repatriation CHUKWUEMEKA DIVINE ADILI — The family of the Nigerian student-athlete who played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team has requested an autopsy before his remains are returned to Nigeria. The request was confirmed by the Nigerian Embassy in Manila, which said it has been closely … Read more
“Akala Ko Training Lang” — Mother of Fallen MVP Rene Speaks Out ROVELYN BATERBONIA – The mother of 2025 Palarong Pambansa Most Valuable Player (MVP) Rene Clert Baterbonia is grieving after the tragic death of her son, who drowned during a team-building activity organized by Ateneo de Manila University in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8, … Read more
Mayor Vico Sotto: ‘Sana Mas Marami Pang Makulong’ Amid Discaya Arrest VICO SOTTO – The Pasig City mayor has spoken out following the arrest of controversial contractor Curlee Discaya, expressing hope that more individuals involved in corruption will also be held accountable. Discaya was arrested on June 8 after authorities served a warrant related to … Read more
Security Threat Prompts Gatchalian to Suspend On-Site Senate Work WIN GATCHALIAN – The Senate President Pro Tempore has ordered a work-from-home arrangement for Senate employees from June 10 to 11, 2026, following reports of a possible security threat within the Senate complex. The decision was made to give authorities enough time to conduct security assessments, … Read more
35 Dead, Many Injured After Massive Earthquake Strikes Mindanao The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has risen to 35, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). As of Monday evening, authorities reported 31 fatalities in the SOCCSKSARGEN region and four in the Davao Region. Among the hardest-hit areas … Read more