The University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Board of Trustees has barred all Ateneo staff present during the tragic drowning incident from joining any sanctioned activities, the league announced Friday, June 19. The league’s Board of Trustees approved the endorsement of the...
Ateneo de Davao University found ways to celebrate and honor its former player from Talacogon, Agusan del Sur as it officially named its senior high school playing grounds as Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia Covered Courts. In its statement, signed by university president Fr. Karel S. San Juan, posted...
Rovelyn Baterbonia called for respect and condemned individuals who have been taking advantage of anything related to the late 18-year-old cager for personal gain. On her Facebook post Wednesday evening, June 17, Rovelyn said they only allowed signed items by Rene to be sold, not those shirts and...
The body of Divine Adili, who tragically died alongside Rene Baterbonia in a drowning incident in Dipaculao, Aurora last week , is finally returning to his home in Nigeria, the Ateneo de Manila University announced Wednesday, June 17. After moving from the campus to Arlington Memorial Chapels in...
Kieffer Alas dismissed speculations that the Ateneo training camp in Aurora was part of an initiation process for newcomers. The two players said the team-building activity was never meant to harm anyone. Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili died in Dipaculao last June 8. "The only thing I felt...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin is set to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday, June 19, in connection with the ongoing probe into the deaths of Ateneo Blue Eagles players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed Wednesday, June 17, that...
It was a ceremony befitting a legend. Known for his kindness yet monstrous stance on the court, Rene Baterbonia, one of the Ateneo players died in a tragic drowning incident in Dipacolog, Aurora , was welcomed with open arms after his wake was moved to his hometown Talacogon, Agusan del Sur last...
Kieffer Alas revealed that strong waves took the team by surprise during the team-building activity of the Ateneo men 's basketball team last June 8, saying that the unexpected water current sent them into panic which led to the deaths of Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. In an episode...
The MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF), led by president Al Panlilio, set the record straight on Tuesday, June 16, clarifying to the public that it has no involvement in running the Ateneo men 's basketball program. Though admitting it has long supported the Katipunan-based squad, the executive...
Ateneo de Manila University has accepted the resignations of men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Epok Quimpo, effective immediately, in the aftermath of the tragic deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora...
Ateneo de Manila University has decided to withdraw from the ongoing 19th Filoil Ecooil Preseason Cup, the league announced Sunday, June 14. The Blue Eagles have begged off from the annual collegiate meet days after the tragic deaths of Divine Adili and Rene Clert Baterbonia. “Upon continuous...
Efi Baldwin, the estranged wife of Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin, revealed in a video posted on Saturday, June 13, that she had repeatedly warned the school to keep him away from children. The clip was posted on X (formerly Twitter), a few days after the untimely deaths of Rene Baterbonia and...
