Timeline: The tragic deaths of Ateneo’s Baterbonia, Adili

Tragedy struck the Ateneo men’s basketball team as student-athletes Divine Adili and Rene Clert Baterbonia passed away following a drowning incident in Dipaculao, Aurora, the school announced Monday evening, June 8. Since then, the news spread like wildfire, with the families of both the players, and the community of fans and supporters all asking for a clear explanation of the unfortunate incident that took place. June 8 : Ateneo de Manila confirms the passing of players Rene Baterbonia, 18, and Divine Adili, 21, after drowning during a team-building of its men’s basketball squad in Dipaculao, Aurora. The Police Regional Office 3 reported on the same day that Baterbonia and Adili were both carried away by rip currents, based on findings in the police report. June 9 : Baterbonia and Adili’s remains were transferred from Aurora Memorial Hospital to Arlington Memorial Chapels and Crematory in Quezon City. On the same day, Baterbonia’s family arrived from Agusan Del Sur and requested an autopsy. Ateneo de Manila, through Arlington, has coordinated with the appropriate authorities including the NBI and the CIDG to facilitate the process. READ : Rene's mom: Apology is not enough The Philippine Sports Commission also formed a panel to look into the incident, composed of officials from the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipins (SBP), the UAAP, the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, and the National Youth Commission. June 10 : The Sports Stakeholders’ Panel formed by the PSC pushed for major reforms on safety and governance initiatives for collegiate athletes aimed at preventing similar tragedies following a three-hour meeting. The PSC, together with partner agencies, also extended P250,000 aid each to the families of Baterbonia and Adili. Speaking during the Sports Stakeholders’ Panel press conference, the UAAP said it is awaiting official reports before deciding on its next...