UAAP approves Ateneo's request for extension on drowning incident findings

The UAAP has approved Ateneo de Manila University's request for an extension to submit the findings of its investigation into the drowning incident that claimed the lives of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora last month.

The league moved the deadline from July 15 to July 24.

"The University Athletic Association of the Philippines has granted Ateneo de Manila University’s request to extend the deadline for the submission of its official findings on the June 8, 2026 incident in Dipaculao, Aurora, from July 15 to July 24, 2026," UAAP said in a statement.

"All previously announced preventive measures remain in effect during the extension period, including the barring of the concerned members of the Ateneo coaching staff from all UAAP-related activities."

In its statement, the league said the extension was granted following a meeting of the UAAP Board. The league added that all preventive measures will remain in place, including barring the Blue Eagles coaching staff members involved in the incident from participating in all UAAP-related events pending the probe's outcome.

To investigate the deaths of Baterbonia and Adili, Ateneo formed an independent fact-finding body tasked with conducting a comprehensive probe into the incident. Its findings will first be submitted to the university's Board of Trustees before being forwarded to the UAAP.

Ateneo's findings are also expected to determine whether the school will participate in the upcoming UAAP Season 89, which begins in September.

Ateneo has already appointed Louie Alas as the interim head coach following the resignation of former head coach Tab Baldwin.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA News