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 de Davao Grants Scholarships to Six Siblings of Rene Baterbonia Ateneo de Davao University has announced that it will extend scholarship support to the six siblings of Rene Baterbonia, offering some comfort amid the tragedy that struck his family. Rene, an 18-year-old student-athlete, passed away on June 8, 2026, during a team-building activity in … 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
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
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
“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