MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia was laid to rest at the Barangay Labnig Memorial Cemetery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur Wednesday.
Following the Requiem Mass for Bobet, people flocked the roads to pay their respects to the fallen student-athlete while he was transported to the cemetery.
People likewise crowded the cemetery to see Bobet one last time and show support to his grieving family.
A promising cager, Baterbonia, 18, drowned in a team-building activity of the Ateneo de Manila men's basketball team in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8.
Baterbonia last played for the Ateneo de Davao Senior High School basketball team before committing to the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles with a dream to play in the UAAP.
