Tab Baldwin breaks silence, apologizes for loss of Ateneo players

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin broke his silence on Friday, June 12, expressing profound grief over the deaths of Rene Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21. Baldwin had not issued a statement since Monday’s tragic drowning incident, drawing criticism on social media over his silence. “Yes, as a coach, I lost my boys, too. Never again would I be able to help them develop into the basketball player they wanted to be, or help them grow into the young man they