Philippine DOJ places immigration lookout on Tab Baldwin

Philippine authorities have issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against former Ateneo de Manila University head basketball coach Tab Baldwin and four other former team officials as multiple agencies investigate the drowning deaths of two rookie players. Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida announced the order on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

The order, which covers former team manager Christopher Quimpo and assistant coaches Reynaldo Jacinto Jr., Dean Castaño, and Sandro Soriano, is a monitoring mechanism. It alerts immigration and law enforcement authorities if the individuals attempt to travel abroad while the investigation is ongoing but does not restrict their travel or imply guilt. Vida stated the Department of Justice is prepared to act once formal complaints are filed.

The investigation centers on the deaths of players Rene Clert Baterbonia, 18, and Chukwuemeka Divine Adili, 21. The university reported they drowned on June 8 during a team-building activity at a resort in Dipaculao, Aurora province. Initial reports indicated they were swept away by strong waves while doing drills on the shoreline.

In a related development, the Philippine National Police's Criminal...