Ateneo de Manila University said it will apply lessons from the deaths of two student-athletes to strengthen its policies and safeguards.
The university issued a statement through spokesman Fr. Raymund Benedict Hizon. He said the institution is learning from the tragedy with honesty and humility while working toward meaningful improvements.
Hizon noted that findings from ongoing legal and regulatory processes would guide changes to practices and institutional safeguards. The university formed a Crisis Management Team to handle family support, counseling, and fact-finding.
The spokesman affirmed full cooperation with investigations into the drowning incident. The university said it respects conclusions from legal processes and has focused on assisting the families involved.