The life of Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia and his unfinished dream (Full Documentary) | ABS-CBN News

On June 4, 2026, student-athlete Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia left Talacogon, Agusan del Sur for Manila, carrying a basketball scholarship and a dream of giving his family a better life.

Four days later, the 18-year-old rising basketball star, together with his teammate Divine Adili, drowned during a pre-season team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora.

Presented by ABS-CBN News Documentaries, "Si Bobet at Ako" is a 2026 documentary by journalist Hernel Tocmo that retraces the brief but remarkable life of Rene Clert through the people who knew him best: his family, coaches, teammates, friends, and the hometown that continues to mourn his loss.

Bobet's story reflects the dreams of many Filipinos who chase a future not only for themselves, but for everyone waiting for them back home.

Chapters:
0:00:00 - Pamumuhay at Buhay Pamilya sa Talacogon, Agusan del Sur
0:03:31 - Pagdiskubre at Unti-unting Paghubog sa Galing sa Basketball
0:05:31 - Malaking Hakbang Patungo sa Ananda Marga Special Institution
0:08:19 - Davao Eagles: Athletic Scholar sa Ateneo de Davao
0:09:50 - Nasungkit ang Titulong Most Valuable Player sa Palarong Pambansa
0:11:53 - Pag-asam at Ticket sa Bagong Pangarap: Ang Ateneo de Manila
0:12:41 - Isang Malagim na Trahedya: Drowning Incident sa Aurora
0:14:10 - Umuwi sa Lalawigan Nang Puno Ng Hinagpis: Pagluksa Ng Komunidad
0:17:16 - Panlulumo ng Pamilya at Huling Mensahe bago Pumanaw
0:20:13 - Pangakong Ibabangon ang Pamilya Gamit Ang Naudlot na Pangarap
0:24:43 - Ang Memorial Scholarship Para sa Mga Kapatid
0:26:56 - Huling Pagbibigay-Pugay Kay MVP Rene 'Bobet' Baterbonya

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