Instead of Gifts Rene Baterbonia’s Mom Asks Supporters for Prayers & Cash Aid RENE BATERBONIA – As Rene Baterbonia’s 100th day of death approaches, his mother is making a heartfelt appeal to supporters, asking for prayers and cash aid instead of lechon and balloons. Rovelyn Baterbonia, the mother of late Ateneo student-athlete Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia, … Read more
DOLE Fines Tab Baldwin ₱9.8M Over Work Permit Violations The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered former Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin to pay PHP9.8 million for alleged violations of employment permit requirements. Ateneo de Manila University was also ordered to pay PHP4.9 million for employing Baldwin without the required permits. … Read more
Talacogon LGU Speaks Out on Exploitation of Rene Baterbonia’s Death The local government of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, has urged the public to stop creating content that could take advantage of the death of student-athlete Rene Baterbonia. Rene, an Ateneo student-athlete, died after drowning during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, on June 8, 2026. … Read more
Lance Carr Speaks Out Against Exploitation of Rene Baterbonia’s Passing LANCE CARR – The actor has criticized the spread of fake news and the growing number of people creating content to profit from the death of former Ateneo Blue Eagles player Rene Baterbonia. He said it is upsetting to see individuals using the tragic loss … Read more
Gerald Anderson shared his thoughts on the tragic death of Rene Baterbonia Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson remembered his encounter with young basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, whose tragic death brought sadness in the basketball community. Gerald was also saddened by this. The young basketball player, with a bright future ahead of him, drowned during … Read more
Rene Baterbonia’s Last Wish Lives On Through New Home for His Loved Ones RENE BATERBONIA – In the midst of grief, the family of the late Ateneo player Rene Baterbonia received a meaningful blessing that fulfilled one of his greatest aspirations. The family of the late Ateneo player Rene Baterbonia has received a condominium unit … Read more
Ateneo Players Recount Fight for Survival in Tragedy That Took Rene Baterbonia & Divine Adili ATENEO – What began as a routine team-building exercise quickly turned into a nightmare, according to two Ateneo players who survived the tragic incident in Dipaculao, Aurora. Ateneo Blue Eagles players Sam Reyes and Kieffer Alas have opened up about … Read more
Gerald Anderson Visits Wake of Rene Baterbonia & Moves Grieving Mother to a Brief Smile GERALD ANDERSON – The passing of Rene Baterbonia has left a heavy mark on both the basketball and entertainment communities, especially after Gerald Anderson’s heartfelt tribute. Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson earned praise after personally visiting the wake of late student-athlete … Read more
AdDU Honors Late Basketball Star Rene Baterbonia in a Way That Will Last Forever RENE BATERBONIA – Ateneo de Davao University has found a meaningful way to preserve the memory of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia for generations to come. The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Senior High School basketball court will be named in honor … Read more
Robin Padilla Honors Fallen Athlete & Challenges the Myth of Opportunity in Manila ROBIN PADILLA – Senator Robin Padilla paid tribute to the late athlete Rene Baterbonia while raising a thought-provoking question about where the Filipino dream truly exists. Senator Robin Padilla paid tribute to the late Ateneo Blue Eagles rookie player Rene Baterbonia, saying … Read more