Ateneo graduates wear black armbands, stage walkout to protest student deaths.
During Ateneo de Manila University’s graduation ceremony in Quezon City, graduating seniors wore black armbands and undergraduate students staged a walkout to protest and remember the deaths of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Chukwuemeka Divine Adili. This public protest during a major university event highlights significant student activism and community mourning in Quezon City, reflecting concerns over student welfare and justice that may resonate with many local residents. The protest actions, including wearing black armbands and a walkout, occurred at Ateneo de Manila University’s graduation ceremony in Loyola Heights, Quezon City; specific logistical details like exact times or registration are not provided in the available information.