DILG: No reason to charge Ateneo student-athletes over drownings
The Philippine DILG has stated that student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University should not face charges regarding a fatal training incident. Officials are instead focusing on prosecuting the coaching staff for alleged violations of the Anti-Hazing Act.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal accountability in university sports and the enforcement of anti-hazing laws following tragic accidents.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla answers questions during a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday, June 29, 2026. - Screengrab from INQUIRER.net video MANILA, Philippines - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) maintained that there was no reason to charge the Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes who were present at the Aurora training activity in which players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili died.
The article reports on official government statements and legal proceedings without taking a stance on the guilt of the parties involved.
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