Rovelyn Baterbonia, may mabigat na hinanakit na ibinunyag laban kay Tab Baldwin

• Rovelyn Baterbonia rejected Coach Tab Baldwin's apology following the death of her son, Rene Baterbonia
• The grieving mother said apologies could not make up for the loss of her child
• She claimed she was not immediately informed about her son's death and only learned details later
• Coach Tab recently admitted that he failed as a leader and asked for prayers and unity

Rovelyn Baterbonia, the mother of late Ateneo player Rene Baterbonia, emotionally rejected the apology issued by Coach Tab Baldwin following her son's death.

In a Facebook post, Rovelyn shared the video of Baldwin's statement and expressed that no apology could ever compensate for the loss of her child.

“Dili madala sa apologies ang kamatayon sa akong anak,” she wrote.

This translates to, “Apologies cannot make up for the death of my child.”

Still grieving, the mother questioned how the incident was initially described and revealed her frustration over the lack of communication she allegedly experienced during the tragedy.

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"I want you to understand exactly what happened and why you say it was just an accident. You said it was just an accident, but you didn't update me when it happened," she said.

Rovelyn also shared that she was devastated because she initially thought her son had merely been involved in an accident. According to her, she was unaware at first that he had already died.

"You posted on social media that my child had died, but you didn't send me a picture to prove that my child was really dead," she claimed.

Her emotional remarks drew sympathy from many supporters and followers, with several people leaving messages of condolence for the Baterbonia family in the comments section.

The controversy comes after Baldwin publicly acknowledged his shortcomings following Rene's passing. In his statement, the veteran coach admitted responsibility and reflected on his role amid the tragedy.

“I failed as a leader and as a coach,” Baldwin said.

He also appealed for understanding and unity during what he described as a difficult period, while asking the public to continue offering prayers.

Despite the apology, Rovelyn's statements highlighted the deep pain and unanswered emotions she continues to carry as she mourns the loss of her son.

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In another report, Vice President Sara Duterte said she is willing to personally pay her respects to the late Rene Clert Baterbonia once the necessary arrangements have been finalized. She shared that she has already inquired about the wake and burial schedule of the student-athlete in Davao and underscored the importance of extending condolences in person. Duterte explained that she is simply waiting for the confirmed details before proceeding with the visit. Her remarks came as many continue to mourn the untimely passing of the young basketball player.

Meanwhile, a resort in Dipaculao, Aurora was temporarily shut down following the drowning incident involving two Ateneo basketball players during a team-building activity. Authorities have ordered a thorough inspection of the establishment to determine whether safety protocols were properly observed and to identify any possible lapses. Reports indicated that the resort may have failed to comply with certain safety requirements mandated under local ordinances. In response to the tragedy, local officials expressed their condolences to the victims' families and vowed to strictly enforce safety regulations in tourism establishments to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

Source: KAMI.com.gh