Former MVP Benjie Paras Speaks Out on Ateneo Athletes’ Deaths BENJIE PARAS – The former basketball star believes that the tragic deaths of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili were the result of an accident rather than hazing. The two drowned during a training activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, on June 8, an incident … Read more
Ateneo Players Recall Deadly Drowning Tragedy in Aurora A disturbing account was shared by Ateneo Blue Eagles players Sam Reyes and Kieffer Alas as they recalled the tragic drowning incident during a team-building activity at a beach resort in Dipaculao, Aurora, where teammates Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia died. In a podcast interview, Reyes said … Read more
Ateneo Confirms Resignation of Tab Baldwin Following Student-Athlete Tragedy TAB BALDWIN – The veteran basketball coach has officially stepped down as head coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles following the deaths of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. The resignation was confirmed by Ateneo de Manila University President Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ, who stated … 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
Regine Velasquez Calls for Accountability Following the Deaths of Ateneo Student-Athletes REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID — The singer and actress expressed concern and sympathy for the families affected by the tragic drowning of two Ateneo student-athletes in Aurora. As a mother, she raised important questions about the responsibility of schools and universities in ensuring students’ safety, particularly … Read more