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Late Ateneo center Divine Adili in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media

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Paige Javier

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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/1782915402312UAAP 88 MBB DLSU vs. ADMU - Divine Adili-3569.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Late Ateneo center Divine Adili in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Late Ateneo center Divine Adili in UAAP Season 88.<em> UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – The aunt of the late student-athlete Divine Adili has cautioned the public against donation drives or fundraisers using her nephew or their family members&#x27; names.  </p><p>Adili&#x27;s aunt Nwozor-Mabia Ogonna Grace issued the warning to the public in a post on her Facebook account on Wednesday. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/26/divine-adili-laid-to-rest-in-nigeria-2340">READ: Divine Adili laid to rest in Nigeria</a></div><p>&quot;It has come to our attention that some individuals are fraudulently using the name of Divine Adili and his family to solicit money from members of the public,&quot; she wrote. </p><p>&quot;We wish to state clearly that the only approved GoFundMe account for support to Divine family is the one opened in the name of Prince Eze,&quot; Adili&#x27;s aunt added. </p><p>Last month, former NCAA MVP and fellow Nigerian athlete Prince Eze stepped in to help gather funds to support the family of his friend Divine.  </p><p>Eze said he wanted to assist the loved ones of the late Ateneo Blue Eagles player who are all residing in Nigeria.  </p><p>The day after Divine&#x27;s remains were flown back to Nigeria last June 22, Eze announced the end of the donation drive and the closure of the account he created to gather funds. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/17/prince-eze-appeals-for-calm-amid-probes-into-divine-adili-rene-baterbonia-deaths-1435">READ: Eze appeals for calm amid probes into Divine Adili, Rene Baterbonia deaths</a></div><p>&quot;From the permission I get from the father, everything ends today. The account will be shut down today. Everything is going to be handed to the father. I want to say thank you to each one of you that prayed for us,&quot; he said in a video posted last June 23.  </p><p>Adili&#x27;s aunt earlier warned against sending money to a supposed fake account using the name of Divine&#x27;s mother Ifeoma.  </p><p>She reminded the public to be vigilant and proceed with caution, while sharing the official accounts of Divine&#x27;s parents. </p><p>&quot;Please do not send money to any individual or account claiming to be raising funds on behalf of Divine&#x27;s family. Any such request should be treated with caution, as it is  fraudulent,&quot; Adili&#x27;s aunt said. </p><p>&quot;We kindly ask everyone to help share this notice to prevent others from falling victim to scams 🙏🙏🙏🙏. Thank you for your understanding, continued support, prayers, and solidarity with Divine&#x27;s family as we continue to seek truth, accountability,&quot; she added. </p><p>The 21-year-old was laid to rest in his hometown of Umueri in Nigeria last Friday.  </p><p>On behalf of their family, Adili&#x27;s aunt thanked everyone who sent them messages and prayers during this difficult time. </p><p>&quot;First and foremost, I give all glory to God for granting us the strength and grace to give our beloved son, Divine Chukwuemeka Adili, a successful and peaceful burial. From the depths of my heart and on behalf of Adili and Mabia families, I sincerely appreciate all Filipinos, Nigerians, friends, well-wishers, and everyone around the world who stood with us,&quot; she said. </p><p>Despite laying her nephew to rest, Adili&#x27;s aunt said their &quot;&#x27;pursuit of the truth does not end here.&quot;</p><p>&quot;We respectfully ask everyone to continue to speak up. Continue to share his story. Continue to demand the truth. Continue to call for accountability. Let us not allow his voice to be silenced. For Divine. For truth. For justice,&quot; she said. </p><p>Law enforcement agencies in the Philippines are investigating the deaths of Adili and his teammate Rene Baterbonia, who drowned after being caught in waves during their team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, last June 8. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/1/cidg-recommends-additional-charges-against-baldwin-others-over-student-athletes-deaths-1658" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: CIDG recommends additional charges against Baldwin, others over student-athletes&#x27; deaths</a></div><p>The PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has recommended a preliminary investigation on possible violations of the Anti-Hazing Act against resigned Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin and 10 others. </p><p>The CIDG on Wednesday confirmed that it has also referred homicide and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide charges against Baldwin and others before the Department of Justice (DOJ). </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="960" height="540" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LWf4Oi5J2VA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p> The aunt of the late student-athlete Divine Adili has cautioned the public against donation drives or fundraisers using her nephew or their family members' names. </p>

The aunt of the late student-athlete Divine Adili has cautioned the public against donation drives or fundraisers using her nephew or their family members' names.

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Divine Adili's aunt warns against individuals soliciting money using nephew's name

Paige Javier,

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Published July 01, 2026 10:21 PM PHT

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