UAAP COMMITS TO TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND JUSTICE IN AURORA INCIDENT
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 continues to extend its heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, teammates, coaches, and the entire Ateneo community. 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.
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.
The UAAP, however, is closely following all the developments surrounding this tragic incident and carefully reviewing the findings of the ongoing investigations as they come. When completed, all the relevant information will be referred for a full and fair review to the Rules and Disciplinary Committee, composed of representatives from the seven other member schools
The safety, well-being, and holistic development of student-athletes are at the heart of the UAAP’s inherent mission. As a community of educational institutions, we are committed to learning from this tragedy and we will work together to strengthen safeguards that protect our student-athletes both on and off the field of play.
Rest assured that the UAAP will:
• Enforce sanctions in cases where there are breaches of established protocols, laws and regulations provided these sanctions are established through due process and in accordance with governance and disciplinary procedures.
• Review and, if needed, revise existing rules and policies to further strengthen accountability, enhance student welfare, and uphold the highest standards of safety.
• Promote and expand access to protective measures, mental health resources, and support services for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, while sustaining programs that foster camaraderie and communal well-being.
This difficult moment has reminded us that the care and protection of our student athletes are paramount. 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.
Girl been collecting hit tweets abt her acting chops lately, and somewhere out there, some people seem to be losing their sanity. Parang hindi na kinakaya ng coping mechanisms. 😆
Hindi nagpapa-intimidate si Fyang kahit veteran actors ang mga ka-eksena niya. Whether w/ Ms. Dina, Michael De Mesa, Epi Quizon, Ara Mina, Joshua, Ivana, or Ms. Maricel Soriano, she remains natural & confident on screen. Such a rare quality for someone so new in the industry!
Andami nang theories, think pieces, at kung anu-anong plot twists abt the situation of Rene Baterbonia at Divine Adili, pero hanggang ngayon, wala pa ring malinaw na accountability mula sa Admu, especially Coach Tab 🤷🏻♀️
“BUBUHAYIN NATIN SI BOBET SA PAMAMAGITAN NG PANGARAP NIYA”
Ateneo de Davao University President Fr. Karel San Juan announced that the university will provide full scholarships, up to the college level, to the six siblings of Rene Baterbonia.
“Yung pangarap na nagdala po sa Maynila, at iwan ang pamilya rito sa Davao. Ang pangarap niya, na ang kaniyang mga kapatid, anim na kapatid, ay bibigyan po ng Ateneo de Davao University po ng scholarship,” Fr. San Juan said during the mass for the late student-athlete. (📹: Ateneo de Davao University) | via @HernelTocmo
“i need an answer. a clear answer from philippines.. from ateneo blue eagle.. the coach.. just please i just need an answer. tell me what happened to my son. their stories are not the same.” — divine’s mom
LOOK | Saglit na inilabas sa chapel ang labi ng nasawing basketball player na si Rene Baterbonia para palitan ng damit. Naka-longsleeves na puti lang daw kasi ito nitong mga nakaraang araw.
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It has become a clown show. Sa bagal ng crisis response ng Ateneo, the DDS has started to capitalize on the issue. Hanggang ngayon MIA pa rin ang head coach. Tanong ko ulet, paano kaya ang response kung anak ng mayaman ang nasawi?