Baldwin Says Sorry to Families, Admits Failure
The university ordered a comprehensive review and subpoenas as police and labor officials examine possible hazing and permit issues.
- Ateneo de Manila University placed head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Epok Quimpo on leave Thursday to preserve the integrity of an independent investigation into student-athlete deaths during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8.
- Student-Athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili drowned last Monday after being carried into dangerous waters during a routine training run at Hermanos Leisure Farm in Brgy. Lipit.
- The Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has subpoenaed at least 20 individuals, while authorities examine possible violations of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.
- Separately, the Department of Labor and Employment ordered Baldwin to present proof of a valid Alien Employment Permit, reviewing his status as a foreign national working in the Philippines.
- Breaking his silence, Baldwin apologized to the families of Baterbonia and Adili, saying, "I felt I had failed as a coach. I certainly felt like I had failed as a friend to Divine and Rene.
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