Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team head coach Tab Baldwin. Photo courtesy of UAAP.
Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino has summoned Ateneo men’s basketball coach Tab Baldwin to explain his work status and the Aurora team-building activity where two student-athletes drowned.
Tolentino ordered Baldwin to appear before him on Monday at 10 a.m. and present proof that he holds a valid Alien Employment Permit.
The labor chief said any foreigner working in the Philippines must have a permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment.
The summons came as government agencies investigated the June 8 drowning deaths of Ateneo players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Dipaculao, Aurora.
Baldwin was also directed to submit his employment contract with Ateneo.
Dole asked him to prove that his permit covered all coaching and supervisory duties, including activities held outside the campus.
He was also required to present documents showing that he complied with Dole reporting rules.
Tolentino further ordered Baldwin to explain the Aurora activity in writing, including who supervised it, what safety measures were in place, and how the team-building exercise was conducted.
