Divine Adili's family to visit Ateneo, watch UAAP games

The family of the late Divine Adili is in the Philippines to visit Ateneo de Manila University, with plans to watch some of the Blue Eagles’ games in the UAAP as part of their activities during their stay.

Ateneo announced the development on Sunday.

“Tonight, we warmly welcome Mr. and Mrs. Adili to Manila and to the Ateneo community. Their arrival marks their first visit to the Philippines, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have them with us and to spend time together in the days ahead,” Ateneo said in a statement.

The university added that the Adili family will watch the Blue Eagles’ first two games of the season.

Ateneo will face the University of the East on Wednesday before taking on the University of the Philippines on Saturday.

“Their visit carries special meaning for all of us. As the team begins a season dedicated to the memory of Divine and Rene Baterbonia, we are grateful that Divine’s parents can be here with the teammates, friends, and community who shared an important part of his life,” the university said.

“We ask everyone to receive the Adili family with warmth, care, and respect, while also giving them the privacy and space they need. Above all, they are parents who continue to grieve the loss of their son. We hope their time in Ateneo allows them to remember Divine through the people who knew him, played alongside him, and cared for him.”

Blue Eagles head coach Louie Alas previously said the team is dedicating its season to the memory of Adili and Rene Baterbonia, who both passed away on June 8.

Adili’s father, Elias, meanwhile, previously said that the team should continue to play.

—JKC, GMA News