The Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) noted a discrepancy between the time of death indicated in the death certificate of Ateneo student Rene Baterbonia and the actual recovery timeline during a Senate inquiry.Baterbonia, along with fellow cager Divine Adili, drowned at a beach in Dipaculao, Aurora during an Ateneo basketball team activity on June 8, 2026.According to the PNP-CIDG’s timeline, Baterbonia was recovered at 3:40 p.m., but his death certificate listed 3:33 p.m.Officer-in-charge P/Lt.Col.

Michael Odejerte explained that the discrepancy is being investigated through medical personnel statements, hospital records, and the certifying physician’s account.Adili was reportedly recovered at 3:45 p.m.Ateneo president Fr.Bobby Yap apologized to the families, emphasizing the university’s ongoing support despite privacy concerns.He condemned cyberbullying faced by teammates and highlighted efforts to provide psychological support.

The case underscores challenges in reconciling forensic evidence with real-time events, raising questions about procedural accuracy and institutional accountability.