19/06/2026
Bakit nangyari ito? And why does it feel like until now, there is still no full accountability for the decisions and actions that led to what happened to him? 💔
This is not about putting down a school or erasing its history. Far from it. We will never forget what athletes like Alyssa Valdez have done to inspire us. But this is a reminder that behind every jersey, every win, and every name on the lineup — there is a human being. There is a young person with dreams, with a family waiting for them, and a right to be protected and treated properly.
Sports should always be a safe space for growth, not a place where dreams turn into pain. This story makes us ask: Are we prioritizing the athlete’s well-being, or are we just focused on the glory and the results?
Rene’s story serves as a heavy lesson. We celebrate the stars, but we must also make sure that every athlete — no matter their status — is valued, cared for, and given justice when things go wrong.
We hope that this opens more conversations, that proper answers are given, and that changes are made so that no other young athlete has to suffer the same fate. May his story never be forgotten, and may it push everyone in sports to do better.