Aurora drowning incident: NBI subpoenas Tab Baldwin, Ateneo players

Keith Clores 06/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines – NBI Director Melvin Matibag said Monday that the National Bureau of Investigation has officially issued asubpoena to Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin, as well as multiple school officials and team athletes. This…

Rene Baterbonia death: Ateneo de Davao offers scholarships to 6 siblings

Joselle Badilla 06/14/2026

DAVAO CITY – All six siblings of Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia will receive scholarships from Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), the university announced on Saturday. The announcement came from AdDU president Fr. Karel San Juan after the…

Baldwin on Ateneo players’ deaths: ‘I failed as leader, as friend’

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno 06/13/2026

MANILA – Ateneo de Manila University basketball coach Tab Baldwin apologized to the school community and the general public, taking responsibility for the drowning that caused the deaths of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. In a…

PNP to determine possible negligence in deaths of 2 Ateneo cagers

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/10/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of college basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province. The two athletes, members of the Ateneo de Manila University…

Naga City drowning: 8-year-old girl dies during resort swim

Lyle Andales 05/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An eight-year-old girl died on Wednesday, May 19, after drowning during a swimming activity at a resort in the City of Naga, Cebu. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 18, during a…

Moalboal drowning: Taiwanese snorkeler had no guide —Police

Lyle Andales 05/18/2026

A Taiwanese national involved in a drowning incident while snorkeling off Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu had reportedly not availed herself of the services of a snorkeling guide before entering the water. …

Carcar City: Elderly resident drowns after being swept away by strong currents

Lyle Andales 05/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A senior citizen drowned after he was swept away by strong currents while fishing off the coastal waters of Sitio Bonbon, Barangay Ocaña in Carcar City, Cebu on Sunday morning, May 3. The…

Family of 13-year-old who drowned near SRP waters wants answers

Lyle Andales 03/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The grandmother of the 13-year-old boy who drowned off the waters of South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, last Tuesday afternoon, March 3, is calling on the classmate who was…

Boy, 12, jumps into Talisay City creek, drowns

Lyle Andales 12/10/2025

A 12-year-old boy drowned while bathing with friends in a large creek in Barangay Candulawan, Talisay City on Sunday afternoon, December 7.…

WHO, health experts: ‘Closely monitor elderly with memory issues’

Lyle Andales 11/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Health experts are reminding families to closely monitor elderly relatives showing signs of memory issues, emphasizing the importance of structured routines, clear communication, and safe home environments to prevent accidents. These reminders come…

Dumanjug: Missing senior found dead after drowning in river

Lyle Andales 10/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The lifeless body of a missing 60-year-old man was discovered floating in a river in Barangay Kang-Actol, Dumanjug, Cebu on Thursday morning, October 9. Police identified the victim as Folton Dizon Flores, 60,…

San Remigio drowning: Spearfisher rescued, companion found dead

Lyle Andales 09/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What started as a spearfishing trip ended in tragedy after two men were swept into deeper waters off Barangay Tambongon, San Remigio, Cebu, on Saturday evening, September 20. Authorities identified the fatality as…

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