Former Ateneo de Manila University assistant coach Francisco Alas appears before the National Bureau of Investion on Monday, June 29, 2026, to submit his affidavit regarding the ongoing investigation into the drowning incident that killed student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. — Photo by Mary Joy Salcedo/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — As the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) continues its investigation into the drowning incident that killed Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, three more Ateneo de Manila personalities appeared before the bureau’s Homicide Division on Monday.
These are former assistant coach Francisco Alas, athletics director Emanuel Fernandez, and physical therapist Jerick Rueca.
WATCH: Ateneo coach Francisco Alas appears before the NBI to submit his affidavit regarding the ongoing investigation into the drowning incident that killed student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/BLQugpmq21— MJ Salcedo (@MJSalcedoINQ) June 29, 2026
Alas was accompanied by his around 10 lawyers when he arrived at the NBI Homicide Division at 10 a.m. to submit his affidavit.
