Embattled Blue Eagles withdraw from FilOil preseason tilt (opens original article in a new tab)

Ateneo withdrew from the Filoil Preseason Cup following a tragic drowning incident, with UAAP awaiting investigation results before deciding their season participation and planning policy reviews for athlete safety.

• Ateneo de Manila University withdrew from the Filoil Preseason Cup after a tragic drowning incident involving two athletes
• UAAP is awaiting government investigation results before deciding Ateneo's participation in the upcoming season
• UAAP plans to review and possibly revise policies to improve student-athlete safety and welfare
• Ateneo offered full scholarships to the family of Rene Baterbonia as tribute to his legacy