BATERBONIA'S MOM TO ATENEO PLAYERS: 'MAYAMAN KAMI SA RESPETO'
Rovelyn Baterbonia, the mother of the late Ateneo Blue Eagles player Rene Clert Baterbonia, broke down in tears as she addressed her son's teammates during their visit to his wake.
She recalled how Rene once promised to bring home a UAAP MVP award—and, one day, even a PBA MVP trophy.
"Pag ako makarating sa UAAP, bibigyan talaga kita ng UAAP MVP o kung mapagbigyan na siya, PBA MVP. Kasi 'yan ang pangarap natin," Rovelyn said, recalling her son's words.
Rovelyn also reminded the players about the value of respect, a principle she said their family has always upheld.
"Mahirap kami pero malaki ang respeto. Mayaman man o mahirap, may yaman kami sa respeto. Kaya sana maintindihan niyo 'yung respeto na sinasabi ko," she said.