Rene Baterbonia drowning: Hometown pays tribute to Ateneo rookie

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — A large tarpaulin bearing the words “Welcome to Baterbonia Country” stands outside the family home of Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia in Barangay San Nicolas, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. The 18-year-old Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) high school graduate and incoming rookie of the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team, who tragically drowned during a team-building activity in Aurora province, was more than a promising basketball player—he was a source of pride and inspiration in his hometown. The giant tarpaulin, which highlighted his Palarong Pambansa 2025 Most Valuable Player (MVP) recognition, has become an […]... Keep on reading: Rene Baterbonia drowning: Hometown pays tribute to Ateneo rookie