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Rene and Divine: The Cost of A Dream

Post author:DAVAO TODAY
Post published:June 14, 2026
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By Carlos Isagani Zarate 14 June 2026 Before they were recruits or scholarship athletes, Rene Clert Baterbonia and Chukwuemeka Divine Avili were dutiful sons. One was raised in the struggling…

Rene Baterbonia towering for a dunk during the 2025 ASEAN School Game in Brunei. Team Philippine won gold in the tournament. (Screenshot from KickGeeks)

Ateneo basketball prospect’s death raises calls for justice

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Post published:June 12, 2026
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The death of 19-year old basketball prodigy Rene Clert Baterbonia sent shockwaves through the basketball community, particularly in Mindanao, who join the family in search for…

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