The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has launched a separate investigation into the Hermanos Leisure and Farm Resort in Dipaculao, Aurora, following the deaths of two Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles student-athletes during a team-building activity on June 8, 2026.
DOLE Central Luzon Conducts Probe
In an interview on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said DOLE Central Luzon is already conducting its own probe into the resort. The department is requesting certifications regarding the resort's lifeguards and safety protocols. "We are asking for their certification concerning their lifeguards, what are their safety protocols... The DOLE Region III office is already working on that," Tolentino stated.
Possible Penalties for Resort Owners
If violations are found, the resort owners may face administrative liabilities. "They have been temporarily closed since after the incident. (They may be slapped with) fines and possibly permanent closure," Tolentino said. The tragedy claimed the lives of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
Separate Probe on Tab Baldwin's Alien Employment Permit
Meanwhile, DOLE is also investigating the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) of resigned Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin. Baldwin is expected to submit his verified answer by June 25 and attend a formal hearing on June 29. Tolentino expressed confidence that Baldwin will personally appear at the DOLE main office in Intramuros, Manila, as committed by his legal counsel. "He will be attending. That is the lawyer's commitment to us. He'll be attending, just like what he has been doing with other agencies," Tolentino said. He added that Baldwin's camp is expected to meet the June 25 deadline for filing the verified answer.
