CIDG: 7 persons of interest tagged in Ateneo drowning case

Jason Sigales 06/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has identified at least seven persons of interest in its ongoing probe into the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.…

After teammates’ deaths, Ateneo Blue Eagles withdraw from tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2026

The Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team has formally withdrawn from the ongoing 19th Filoil EcoOil Pre-Season Cup.…

Ateneo puts Baldwin, Quimpo on leave amid findings on drowning incident

Glendale G. Rosal 06/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) released a statement on Thursday, June 11, detailing the institution’s initial findings on the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of rookie guard Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian…

Ateneo athletes: Rene Baterbonia’s family requests autopsy

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parents of Rene Baterbonia, one of two Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) student-athletes who died in Aurora, have requested an autopsy on their son’s remains. Ateneo de Manila University confirmed the development…

Party-list solon seeks probe into Ateneo athletes’ deaths

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pinoy Workers Party-list Representative Karl Fernandez Legazpi will file a House resolution before the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development seeking an inquiry into the tragic deaths of two Ateneo de Manila…

Ateneo rookie Rene Baterbonia’s mom rues letting him go to Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

As she grieves the loss of her son, Rovelyn Baterbonia is now left questioning a decision she once supported: allowing him to leave for Manila to pursue his basketball dream.…

Two Ateneo Blue Eagles players die in alleged drowning incident

Glendale B. Rosal 06/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two members of the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball program, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, died in an alleged drowning incident during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on Monday, June 8. The…

SHS-AdC champion trio commits to Ateneo Blue Eagles

Glendale G. Rosal 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Ateneo Blue Eagles have secured the commitment of three standout players from the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, an eight-time Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) high school basketball…

Jared Bahay’s breakthrough game shines amidst loss to La Salle

Glendale G. Rosal 10/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano rookie Jared Bahay of the Ateneo Blue Eagles showcased his remarkable talent during their marquee matchup in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament. However, despite his standout performance, the Blue Eagles fell…

Jared Bahay shines in Ateneo’s UAAP Season opener despite loss to UP

Glendale G. Rosal 09/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Highly touted Cebuano point guard Jared Bahay made a notable debut for the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles in their UAAP Season 87 opener on Saturday, September 7, at the SMART…

UP eliminates Ateneo, makes another UAAP Finals appearance

Angel B. Dukha III - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines has eliminated defending champions Ateneo, 57-46, as it barges into the finals for the third time in a row in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday…

Blue Eagles, Magis Eagles hold basketball camp in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 08/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Two champion basketball teams are training together in Cebu during the long weekend. The newly-crowned Palarong Pambansa gold medalist, the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, and the reigning UAAP men’s basketball…

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