A message from Coach Tab Baldwin.

In this 8 minute and 38 second video, only 40 seconds were used to talk about what actually happened - “a routine training run” - is that it? There’s a lot of empathy speak in this video but the families need a full account of what transpired and action on those culpable.

you set him up for backlash for letting days pass before allowing him to speak up. the tragedy happened under his watch. he shouldve been there to give answers to the families. it was all they wanted & they were deprived of it. this injustice is on you, ateneo.

I am sorry. I hold myself accountable for the death of Baterbonia and Adili. I am willing to cooperate in any investigation related to their deaths. I will accept the consequences of my actions. Takes less than 4 minutes and yet were not uttered in his empty statement.

this is more than ateneo. this is more than uaap. this is more than basketball! TWO FAMILIES ARE SUFFERING TWO DREAMS ARE BROKEN TWO LIVES ARE LOST FOREVER ano ba, ateneo? what's not clicking? basketball muna bago buhay? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ #JusticeForReneBaterbonia #JusticeForDivineAdili

You’ve been risking student-athletes for a decade. This is not the first time you’ve done this stupid training. You have been playing with death with these young men and it finally got the two of them and now you’re crying.

I know you are sincere for this Tab. Obviously it's an accident But please try to approach the parents of your dead students. Beware of your Ateneo Management because they might throw you away from the train and feed you all the nation's blame

@lilyganados Damage control with an issue that’s already been baked in for more than 24 hours.

There should be a consequence right? A deepfelt apology will never be enough especially for the families of Rene and Divine.

Everything abt this feels so rehearsed. If you were really remorseful, you could have faced their families and the public head on. Instead, your silence speaks of inaction and indifference.

Accountability is stepping down, Coach Tab. Also, ADMU should be suspended for the upcoming UAAP basketball, to reflect on their irresponsibility on tolerating training in harsh waters. We need to see accountability. We need to see definitive actions. Two lives were lost!

What the fuck is this shit????? RESIGN !!!!SABIHIN MO THAT YOU WILL FACE THE CONSEQUENCES &SABIHIN MO YUNG TOTOO NA INITIATION RIGHTS ANG NGAYARI BULLSHIT!!!!

UAAP suspended DLSU when they had an issue with player eligibility. UAAP banned Aldin Ayo indefinitely when he broke the COVID protocol. Now, with 2 kids DEAD in the hands of Tab Baldwin, the UAAP is saying it’s up to Ateneo on how they will handle this “accident”.

Sir, someone has to go to jail. What happened is Involuntary manslaughter. Pumunta ka ba sa burol para makita yung muka ng 2 athlete? I hope you would go to jail.

Where’s the resignation???? Seriously, you still have the guts to coach while 2 people died under your watch. Are we seriously letting him get away with this? We need justice! We need accountability!

we need to hear ACCOUNTABILITY and JUSTICE for the two lives that was lost! not these sympathizing flowery words

You should not move forward so easily. Ateneo should step down from the upcoming uaap season & other bball leagues. 2 years ban for the two lives lost. Their basketball players should move on to other universities until such time the uni updates risk assessments on all trainings

Blah blah I'm sorry blah and more blah Say it to the faces of the families who lost their children Hold yourself accountable and some people should be jailed, and that's probably you Baldwin. And whoever signed off on this sports training regimen. Sanction Admu!

Full transparency, accountability and justice for Rene and Divine!!! You are just saving face ADMU!!! 💩🤮🤢

If ADMU really want to appease all of us Filipinos angered by their way of handling this deaths and pr mess, they will exclude themselves willingly in the next season of basketball competition. If they could. Which I doubt they won't. Vainglory seeking first above all else.

The PR-crisis management team, is a major failure. Do better, Ateneo.

This is not what the family wants to hear. They want to know how the two kids died. This is a very long message that says nothing.

you know what word wasnt uttered? JUSTICE! Interesting, no? he did mention forgiveness. But what's forgiveness w/o justice? AN INSULT, That's what! Tab, surrender & plead guilty of criminal negligence resulting in HOMICIDE! KILLER!

Anong move on, Ateneo? Who wrote his statement, your lawyers?! Stop this insanity right now. Magpakatao naman kayo and put yourselves in the shoes of Rene’s and Divine’s families on how you would want to be treated!

Coach, you're aware that the training was dangerous and deadly and yet you continue it until two people died!! Withdraw ateneo in UAAP, Resign and held yourself ACCOUNTABLE!! COME ON COACH be a man!!

How fucking hard was it to say this to their family’s face in person?! That’s half the country’s outrage, that you and the institution you represent BE THERE for the families LEFT BEHIND by events that occurred under your watch. The bar is in hell Ateneo, how low can you go?!

interesting choice of words -- "shallow waters" instead of "dangerous waters", although this feels heartfelt the agenda is still showing

8 minutes of empty shit you don't really wanna admit that you shouldn't be there in there first place? it's only "unfortunate" cuz someone finally died after years of doing it? people don't wanna know how you feel. they want CONCRETE answers

kapit tuko din pala to pwesto! anong sorry? you failed the moment you allowed those boys to train in an open sea and you all ignored the warning from the resort. despite knowing the risks, tinuloy niyo padin! hindi maibabalik ng sorry mo ang dalawang buhay na nawala!

Move on???? Well… FUCK YOU SIR!!! You dont have the balls to visit the wake much less apologize to the families… Go to jail then go back to your hole !!! 🤮🤮🤮

This is much appreciated coach Tab. We also pray for your peace. But yes, please do meet the families of Divine and Rene. So, they can also find peace and comfort. 🙏🏼

Acceptance of blame is a start, but the families of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili deserve absolute legal accountability, not just video statements.

Don't make us stupid by your engineered script/language! This 🚩act shows slow actions, lack of integrity, accountability, and sincerity. Oh alam niyo na mga varsity diyan sa Ateneo JUST IN CASE may mangayari sa inyo. Uunahin nila protektahan ang dignidad ng school kesa sa inyo

what a way to make the whole thing about your sorrow while skipping true accountability altogether. it sounded like, sorry, naghihinagpis ako ngayon. mas malala ang hinagpis ng mga pamilya ni Rene at Divine. Pero nahihirapan ako ngayon.

Mga pari ba talaga ang nagpapatakbo ng Ateneo??? What happened to Catholic values? Nakakagigil lang kasi I dont sense any Accountability and Justice for the grieveing families… Ateneo do better !!!