Nag-isyu ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ng isang show cause order (SCO) sa Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), kasunod ang pagkasawi ng kanilang student-athletes na sina Rene Baterbonia at Divine Adili sa isa umanong team-building activity sa Dipaculao, Aurora noong Hunyo 8, 2026.
Sa pahayag na inilabas ng CHED noong Martes, Hunyo 23, inisyu ang SCO laban sa unibersidad matapos ang hindi umano nito pagsusumite ng mga kauukalang dokumento para sa ikinakasang imbestigasyon sa naturang insidente.
“Following the tragic drowning of two student-athletes during a school-sanctioned team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8, 2026, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to Ateneo de Manila University,” saad ng CHED sa kanilang pahayag.
“Given the seriousness of the incident and the Commission’s responsibility to ascertain the facts and determine compliance with applicable regulations, CHED made repeated requests for the submission of these documents. Despite follow-ups by CHED-NCR, the University failed to provide the required records and information,” anila.
“As a result, and in the exercise of its regulatory authority, the Commission issued an SCO on June 16. CHED cannot allow matters involving the loss of student lives and questions of institutional accountability to remain unaddressed. Higher education institutions are expected to cooperate fully with regulatory processes, particularly in incidents involving student safety and welfare,” saad pa nila.
Bunsod nito, minanduhan ng CHED ang AdMU na magpasa ng isang “written explanation under oath” sa loob ng 10 araw.
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“CHED remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting student welfare and upholding standards across the higher education sector. Institutions entrusted with the care of students must comply with all laws, regulations, and safety requirements, especially in the conduct of off-campus activities,” anila.
“The Commission likewise urges the public to rely only on official statements and verified information while the proper administrative processes are underway,” pagtatapos ng CHED.
Sa kaugnay na balita, nakatakdang ilibing si Rene Baterbonia sa Talacogon, Agusan del Sur ngayong Miyerkules, Hunyo 24.
Samantala, dinala na rin ang mga labi ng kapwa student-athlete ni Baterbonia na si Divine Adili sa bansang Nigeria.
