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On June 15, Ateneo de Manila University held a press conference following the tragic deaths of Men's Basketball team members Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Ateneo President Fr. Bobby Yap, SJ addressed what he described as misinformation about the university's alleged prior knowledge of safety concerns and claims of institutional intimidation. He said these issues have affected the university's integrity as it continues to handle the case.

During the press conference, Yap also announced the immediate resignation of head coach Tab Baldwin. (Video courtesy of Ateneo de Manila University)

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/15/baldwin-quimpo-resign-as-ateneo-grapples-with-tragedy


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00:00We would also like to address the increasing distortion of facts circulating in public regarding Ateneo's alleged prior knowledge of
00:08safety risks and accusations of institutional intimidation.
00:13An initial review of university records show absolutely no complaints, warnings, or communications regarding student safety in this matter, nor
00:24was there anyone asked to be silent about this.
00:27However, we are not dismissing these serious allegations.
00:33All claims and data will be turned over to the independent fact-finding body, which will then conduct a rigorous
00:40forensic audit of all records and communications.
00:44We will not shield or protect anyone, nor will we allow our integrity to be compromised.
00:52With this, I also must inform everyone that the university has accepted the resignation of head coach Thomas Anthony Taub
01:04Baldwin, effective immediately.
01:06We thank him for the years of service to the Blue Eagles, but as we enter a period of deep
01:14institutional review, a change in leadership is necessary to ensure the full integrity of our sports programs and safety protocols
01:24governing them.
01:25We must look inward, examine our systems, and rebuild the structures of athletic programs so that our fields and playing
01:36courts remain places where dreams are nurtured, not broken.
01:42We must look inward, but already know that they are non-credits in the world, we will take the course
01:45of the fundamental rule to offer students to be Dr.
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