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Philippine News Roundup Covers Ateneo Coach Statement, Mindanao Quake, and South China Sea Tensions
A weekly summary published June 14, 2026, lists five stories from the Philippines. The items include statements from an Ateneo basketball coach and his estranged wife, damage from a Mindanao earthquake, and diplomatic exchanges with China.
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A roundup published June 14, 2026, lists five stories from the Philippines. The items include statements from an Ateneo basketball coach and his estranged wife, damage from a Mindanao earthquake, and diplomatic exchanges with China.
Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin and his estranged wife spoke separately after the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. The wife stated she had warned Ateneo that children were not safe around the coach. Baldwin apologized for the deaths, saying he had failed.
The roundup states that officials will investigate the deaths. Baterbonia’s mother said she is not ready to meet Baldwin. Ateneo educators called on school officials and coaching staff to appear in person.
Survivors in Sarangani reported difficulty obtaining safe drinking water. Officials said thousands of classrooms were affected as damage assessments continued.
It reports that tennis player Alex Eala won the Birmingham Open. The summary lists sanctions announced by China against defense chief Gibo Teodoro and notes Philippine calls for removal of a floating platform at Bajo de Masinloc.
