MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert Baterbonia's remains will be flown to Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on Friday, the Ateneo de Manila University announced Thursday morning.
A wake mass for Baterbonia was set to be held first on Thursday at the Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City at 6 p.m.
"Today, we remember Rene with gratitude for his life and grieve with all who loved him. A wake mass in remembrance of Rene’s life will be celebrated today, 11 June 2026, at 6:00 pm at Arlington Memorial Chapels," Ateneo wrote.
"Rene will be brought home to Agusan del Sur via Davao on Friday morning, 12 June 2026. Please continue to keep Rene and his bereaved family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss, as we entrust him to God’s loving mercy and embrace. May he rest in God’s peace."
Baterbonia, alongside basketball teammate Divine Adili, drowned and passed away on Monday during a team-building activity in Aurora.
