Divine Adili to be honored in candlelight service at Ateneo

MANILA, Philippines—A candlelight service honoring Divine Adili is set to be held on Saturday as the Ateneo community gathers in prayer and remembrance for the fallen student-athlete. The service follows a Nigerian tradition similar to a wake, according to Ateneo. Adili, along with fellow player Rene Baterbonia, died in a drowning incident in Aurora on Monday during a team-building activity involving the Blue Eagles men’s basketball team. “Divine Adili’s journey brought him far from home, but along the way he found teammates, classmates, coaches, and friends who came to know and love him,” the school also said. “He made a […]...

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