Sports stakeholders back CIDG probe into student-athletes’ drowning

Glendale G. Rosal 07/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The inter-agency sports stakeholders panel has expressed support for the ongoing investigation into the Aurora tragedy that claimed the lives of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia Jr. and Divine Adili, while calling for stronger athlete…

CIDG finds inconsistencies in Ateneo drowning accounts

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/19/2026

MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) found “inconsistencies” in the accounts of players and coaching staff of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team regarding what transpired during a June 8 team-building activity…

Kieffer Alas shows up at PNP-CIDG HQ amid Ateneo drowning probe

Jason Sigales 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball player Kieffer Alas on Thursday showed up at the headquarters of the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) which is probing into the death of his…

CIDG: Ateneo drowning not an accident, took place 700 meters from resort

Jason Sigales 06/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) on Wednesday said their investigation so far indicated that the fatal drowning of two Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes was not an accident. “The incident…

Ateneo drowning probe: More players appear before PNP-CIDG

Jason Sigales 06/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Another group of players from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team appeared before the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) on Wednesday as part of the investigation into the…

Tab Baldwin skips CIDG probe in fatal drowning case – Remulla

Jason Sigales 06/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University athletics director Em Fernandez was the only individual to personally appear before the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) at Camp Crame on Monday morning. This pertains to the investigation…

Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili death: CIDG summons coaches, players

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines  – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Thursday subpoenaed several individuals, including coaches and players, as it investigates the death of college basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province. “Right…

Robin Padilla, 5 others: CIDG files obstruction raps against them

Jason Sigales - @inquirerdotnet 05/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A complaint has been filed by the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Senator Robin Padilla and five others for obstruction of justice.…

CIDG summons Bato Dela Rosa amid extrajudicial killings probe

John Eric Mendoza 05/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a subpoena on Monday against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, requiring him to personally attend its investigation into alleged cases…

CIDG probes syndicate behind fake license plates

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQINQUIRER.net 03/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Monday it is investigating a possible syndicate involved in the manufacturing of fake license plates. “The plates you see being sold all around Metro Manila are…

Missing Sabungeros case: 21 arrested; only Atong Ang at large — CIDG

Jason Sigales 01/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said that they have arrested 21 of the 22 accused in the missing sabungeros case, leaving only gaming tycoon and alleged mastermind Atong Ang at large. Last…

LOOK: Wanted poster of Atong Ang released by CIDG

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 01/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The wanted posters of gaming tycoon Atong Ang, who faces arrest over kidnapping charges related to the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados (sabungeros), have been released on Friday by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group…

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