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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Ateneo de Manila University men"s basketball team head coach Tab Baldwin on Friday appeared before the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG).
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