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Darylle Sarmiento

Victoria Tulad

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151064291UAAP88 MBB - Coach Tab Baldwin-7553.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. UAAP Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA <strong>(2nd UPDATE)</strong> — Lawyers representing the family of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia have asked the Department of Justice to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order for Ateneo basketball coach Tab Baldwin.</p><p>ILBOs direct immigration officials to note a subject&#x27;s movements in and out of the country and to have them go through secondary inspection if necessary.</p><p>In a letter dated June 10, Atty. Israelito Torreon said the ILBO is &quot;not sought as a punitive measure&quot; but as a &quot;prudent, narrowly tailored monitoring mechanism&quot; to inform law enforcement agencies if Baldwin tries to leave the country amid an investigation into the drowning of Ateneo de Manila basketball players Baterbonia and Divine Adili earlier this week.</p><p>Torreon said Baldwin is &quot;at the very least, a material person whose knowledge may be indispensable in determining the circumstances surrounding the team-building activity&quot; in Dipaculao, Aurora.</p><p>He added it may be necessary to ensure Baldwin stays in the Philippines &quot;to prevent delay, loss of evidence, or frustration of official processes.&quot;</p><p>Torreon also wants to know if the June 8 training was similar to previous training camps of the Ateneo basketball team.</p><p>Aside from the ILBO, Torreon also requested that immigration authorities collect and preserve relevant travel information, and coordinate with concerned agencies to properly identify all persons involved in the incident. </p><p>Baterbonia’s parents Rene and Rovelyn signed the letter that Torreon filed.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>DOJ CONFIRMS RECEIPT</strong></div><p>DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez later Thursday confirmed receipt of the Baterbonias&#x27; letter. </p><p>&quot;The request will be evaluated on the basis of fully established facts and in accordance with the same objective standards applied to all requests received by the Department,&quot; he said in a message. </p><p>He said even foreigners like Baldwin — a New Zealand-American — may be subject to ILBOs.</p><p>&quot;The issuance of an ILBO is not dependent on nationality. It may apply to any person who is the subject of an investigation in the Philippines, subject to compliance with the applicable rules and requirements,&quot; he said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/10/no-weights-attached-to-drowned-ateneo-athletes-aurora-pnp-1101"><strong>No weights attached to drowned Ateneo athletes—Aurora PNP</strong></a></div><p>Attys. Torreon and Jimmy Bondoc emphasized Wednesday night that the request is meant to facilitate a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Baterbonia’s death.</p><p>Born in the United States, Baldwin also has New Zealand nationality.</p><p>He has been in the Philippines since 2014, with notable stints as head coach of Gilas Pilipinas.</p><p>In December 2015, he was appointed as head coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and eventually led them to four UAAP championships, most recently in 2022. </p><p>Baldwin signed a contract extension with Ateneo &quot;<a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/9/20/uaap-tab-baldwin-signs-contract-extension-with-ateneo-1218">for at least three more years</a>&quot; in September 2025, shortly before the Blue Eagles opened their UAAP Season 88 campaign.</p><p>Meanwhile, officials from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), and the Department of Education (DepEd) have extended financial assistance to the bereaved family.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>PARALLEL INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY<br/></strong></div><p>The lawyers also disclosed that they recently held a coordination meeting with government agencies involved in the investigation, including the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).</p><p>&quot;I think they are conducting a parallel investigation. So, we do hope for a smooth investigation,&quot; Bondoc said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/10/house-probe-sought-into-safety-accountability-in-school-sports-programs-1101"><strong>NBI to probe death of 2 Ateneo basketball players; House probe into sports programs sought</strong></a></div><p>According to the family’s legal counsel, Baterbonia’s remains are scheduled to be transported to Davao on Thursday evening before being brought to his hometown in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.</p><p>“Tomorrow night the cadaver will be transported to Davao and then it will proceed to Agusan…Agusan Del Sur in Talacogon para doon po ipagpatuloy po yung services po sa namatay,” Torreon said.</p><p>As of this writing, ABS-CBN News is seeking comment from Baldwin and officials of Ateneo.</p>

<p>Lawyers representing the family of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia confirmed Wednesday that they will formally request the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against Ateneo basketball coach Tab Baldwin.</p>

Lawyers representing the family of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia confirmed Wednesday that they will formally request the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against Ateneo basketball coach Tab Baldwin.

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Baterbonia counsel seeks Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order vs Ateneo coach Baldwin

Darylle Sarmiento,

Victoria Tulad,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 11, 2026 12:15 PM PHT

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Updated June 11, 2026 05:00 PM PHT

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