CIDG summons Ateneo basketball top officials, Tab Baldwin in fact
Philippine authorities have summoned Ateneo basketball officials and coach Tab Baldwin for a fact-finding investigation into the drowning deaths of two student-athletes. The probe aims to determine the sequence of events and authorization protocols rather than assign criminal fault at this stage.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights growing scrutiny over the safety and accountability of collegiate sports programs in the Philippines.
CIDG summons Ateneo basketball top officials, Tab Baldwin in fact-finding probe on student-athlete deaths Nation CIDG summons Ateneo basketball top officials, Tab Baldwin in fact-finding probe on student-athlete deaths by Thea Divina 15 June 2026 Watch Video Photos from PNP, UAAP The top management of the Ateneo basketball team, led by coach Tab Baldwin, has been subpoenaed and summoned to Camp Crame for a fact-finding investigation into the university's drowning incident, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Remulla said the summons issued on Monday was part of a "fact-finding exercise" and not a criminal proceeding in connection with the deaths of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who were involved in a drawing incident in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8.
The article reports on official government statements and procedural actions without injecting editorial opinion.
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