Ateneo de Manila University has confirmed the deaths of two members of the Ateneo Men’s Basketball Team following a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, on June 8.

In a statement, the university identified the victims as Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili, both student-athletes of the Blue Eagles basketball program.

The university expressed profound sadness over the tragedy and extended its condolences to the families, friends, teammates, coaches, and loved ones of the two students.

“The entire Ateneo community mourns the loss of Rene and Divine,” the university said.

Ateneo also assured that support is being provided to the families of the victims, as well as to their teammates and other members of the university community affected by the incident.

The university appealed for privacy and understanding as the families and the Ateneo community grieve and come to terms with the loss.

“As a community, we mourn with the families and loved ones of Rene and Divine and entrust them to God’s loving mercy,” the statement read.

Details regarding the wake and funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized in consultation with the families.

Authorities have yet to release additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding the drowning incident.