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Ateneo Reaffirms Support For Families, Student-Athletes
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Ateneo de Manila University on Monday, June 29, said it remains committed to supporting its student-athletes, their families, and the wider university community as it continues to respond to the recent tragedy involving members of its men's basketball program.
In a statement, the university said it has continued to accompany the families of Bobet and Divine during their time of grief while extending care and support in the difficult days following the incident.
Ateneo said it has maintained close communication with the families and continues to provide the assistance they need. The university also said counseling, spiritual care, and other support services remain available to members of the men's basketball program as well as others in the Ateneo community affected by the tragedy.
The school said it is continuing its internal review while cooperating with the appropriate authorities as the investigation moves forward. It added that it remains committed to accountability and to strengthening measures that will help ensure the safety and well-being of its student-athletes.
Ateneo also expressed concern over the spread of what it described as false, baseless, and harmful rumors targeting members of its men's basketball team and the broader university community. The university said the misinformation has unfairly affected its student-athletes, their families, students, faculty, and employees.
The university said it is prepared to take appropriate legal action against individuals responsible for spreading misinformation while continuing to protect members of its community.
Ateneo concluded by reaffirming its commitment to truth, justice, and the continued care of everyone affected by the tragedy.
In a statement, the university said it has continued to accompany the families of Bobet and Divine during their time of grief while extending care and support in the difficult days following the incident.
Ateneo said it has maintained close communication with the families and continues to provide the assistance they need. The university also said counseling, spiritual care, and other support services remain available to members of the men's basketball program as well as others in the Ateneo community affected by the tragedy.
The school said it is continuing its internal review while cooperating with the appropriate authorities as the investigation moves forward. It added that it remains committed to accountability and to strengthening measures that will help ensure the safety and well-being of its student-athletes.
Ateneo also expressed concern over the spread of what it described as false, baseless, and harmful rumors targeting members of its men's basketball team and the broader university community. The university said the misinformation has unfairly affected its student-athletes, their families, students, faculty, and employees.
The university said it is prepared to take appropriate legal action against individuals responsible for spreading misinformation while continuing to protect members of its community.
Ateneo concluded by reaffirming its commitment to truth, justice, and the continued care of everyone affected by the tragedy.
Jun 29, 2026
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