Nagmo-monitor at nagbabantay ang University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) hinggil sa mga isinasagawang imbestigasyon kaugnay sa pagkamatay ng Ateneo Men’s Basketball Team student-athletes na sina Rene Clert Baterbonia at Divine Adili.
Matatandaang nasawi ang dalawa matapos umanong malunod sa isang team-building activity na ikinasa sa Dipaculao, Aurora noong Hunyo 8, 2026.
Sa isang mensaheng ibinahagi ng UAAP nitong Linggo, Hunyo 14, muling nakiramay ang liga para sa mga naulila ng dalawa.
“As the UAAP continues to mourn the untimely passing of Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8, 2026, in Dipaculao, Aurora, the League again extends its heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, teammates, coaches, and the entire Ateneo community,” saad ng UAAP.
Anila, “We stand in solidarity with all those grieving this profound loss and join them in honoring the memory of two young lives taken too soon.”
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“As previously stated, the UAAP will fully take into account the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the concerned member school, as only limited details have been officially confirmed,” dagdag pa nila.
Inudyukan din ng UAAP ang lahat ng ahensyang may kaugnayan sa insidente, na isagawa ang imbestigasyon nang mabilis at mabusisi upang matapos na ang mga espekulasyong umiinog hinggil dito.
“The UAAP is closely following all developments surrounding this tragic incident and carefully reviewing the findings of the ongoing investigations as they come,” saad pa ng UAAP.
Tiniyak din ng liga na sila ay magpapataw ng sanctions kung mapatutunayang may nalabag hinggil sa protocols, regulasyon, at mga panuntunan.
Siniguro din nila ang pag-review at pagrebisa ng mga alituntunin kung kinakailangan; mag-promote at magkasa ng expanded access para sa protective measures, mental health resources, at iba pa.
“This difficult moment has reminded us that the care and protection of our student-athletes are paramount,” anang liga.
“Together, we remain committed to fostering a sporting environment grounded in safety, respect, accountability, and genuine concern for the well-being of every member of the UAAP community,” pagtatapos ng UAAP.
