CIDG files anti-hazing complaint vs Tab Baldwin, 10 others over Ateneo players’ deaths
The Philippine National Police CIDG filed an anti‑hazing complaint against former Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and ten other individuals following the deaths of student‑athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Authorities say the seawater team‑building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, involved forced calisthenics and exposure to weather, elements that violate the Anti‑Hazing Act of 2018. The Department of Justice will conduct a preliminary investigation while Ateneo officials claim they were unaware of the activity.
- ▪The CIDG charged Tab Baldwin and ten assistants, staff, and managers with violating Republic Act No. 11053 after two players died during a team‑building exercise.
- ▪Investigators identified forced calisthenics, exposure to weather, and a prerequisite for continued team membership as hazing elements present in the seawater activity.
- ▪The police conducted about 320 hours of interviews with roughly 60 respondents, including former players who reported near‑drowning incidents.
- ▪Ateneo university officials, including the president and athletics director, said they learned of the incident only after it occurred and were not involved in planning the activity.
- ▪The Department of Justice will now undertake a preliminary investigation into the alleged violations.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Ateneo Blue Eagles CIDG files anti-hazing complaint vs Tab Baldwin, 10 others over Ateneo players’ deaths Jun 26, 2026 3:59 PM PHT Delfin Dioquino Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. SUMMARY This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. SHOT CALLER. Head coach Tab Baldwin of the Ateneo Blue Eagles during a UAAP Season 88 men's basketball game.
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