Several players from the Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team were summoned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday as authorities continue their probe into the deaths of fellow athletes Gabriel Baterbonia and Anjelo Adili. The players arrived at the NBI headquarters in Manila early in the morning, accompanied by their legal counsel and school officials. They were questioned regarding the circumstances leading up to the tragic incidents, which have shocked the local sports community. The NBI has not released details of the testimony, but sources indicate that the players are cooperating fully. The deaths of Baterbonia and Adili, both promising young athletes, remain under investigation, with authorities exploring all possible angles, including foul play.
Ateneo Basketball Players Appear at NBI in Connection with Baterbonia and Adili Deaths
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June 17, 2026 · 1:37 PM