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Aimar Okeke, a foreign student athlete playing for the Ateneo's men's volleyball team, urges the public to pray for Divine Adili, Rene Baterbonia and asks media and influencers for respect.The Ateneo de Manila University men's volleyball player Aimar Okeke has called on the public to offer prayers for the late basketball recruits Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia while appealing for compassion and respect as their families, friends, and teammates continue to grieve.
In a series of Instagram Stories, Aimar urged social media users and content creators to be mindful when discussing the deaths of Divine and Rene, saying the focus should be on honoring their lives rather than generating online engagement.
"Please allow his family, friends, and teammates to grieve. They're dealing with a loss that most of us can't even begin to understand," Aimar wrote as he remembered Divine, whom he referred to by his Nigerian given name, Chukwuemeka. He added that those who truly knew Divine would remember him as "one of the most peaceful people around" and someone who often helped keep others out of trouble.
