The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) has issued subpoenas to over 20 individuals to provide crucial statements regarding the death of two Ateneo student-athletes, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, in Aurora.

“We have issued subpoenas to several individuals, including yung mga players na kasama doon,” ayon kay CIDG Director PMGen. Robert Alexander Morico II

[“We have issued subpoenas to several individuals, including the players who were present there.”]

The PNP has sent subpoenas to the head coach of Ateneo de Manila University, Tab Baldwin, other coaches and players, the driver of the bus used by the delegation, the local government unit, and the resort owner where the drowning incident occurred.

According to Morico, the CIDG also plans to invite former Ateneo players to serve as resource persons on what they call ‘team building’. 

“We will see kung if it's a team-building activity really, because there are also allegations coming from past athletes na kinakatakutan nila ang pagpunta sa Aurora,” he said

[“We will see if it's a team-building activity really, because there are also allegations coming from past athletes that they’re dreading going to Aurora.”]

The CIDG also asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to place several individuals under Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order.

“Ateneo is Ateneo. May mga pera po yung mga ano diyan. They have the capability to travel abroad,” Morico said

[“Ateneo is Ateneo. People there have financial means. They have the capability to travel abroad.”]

The subpoenaed individuals have been given until Monday, June 15, to personally present themselves at the CIDG.

With reports from Lea Ylagan