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Tab Baldwin Attends Police Probe Into Players' Drowning Deaths

The CIDG is weighing homicide and anti-hazing charges as investigators say the two players were swept away by strong currents during training.

  • On Friday, June 19, 2026, former Ateneo coach Thomas Anthony "Tab" Baldwin appeared before the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group regarding the drowning deaths of two student-athletes.
  • Rene Clert Baterbonia and Chukwuemeka Divine Adili drowned on June 8 during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora; police investigators rejected the deaths as a mere accident.
  • Investigators have subpoenaed 48 individuals as part of the inquiry, with the PNP-CIDG stating the investigation is about 80 percent complete and may lead to charges including violations of the Anti-Hazing Act.
  • Baldwin previously failed to attend two hearings, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to warn the former coach could face contempt citations if he continued ignoring official summons.
  • Next week, the CIDG expects to submit their full report to the Department of Justice , as assistant coach Dean Castaño and other team officials have provided sworn affidavits.
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Manila Bulletin broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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