NU players, coaches assured of 'emotional, professional help' after Ashlyn Abong's death

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NU players, coaches assured of 'emotional, professional help' after Ashlyn Abong's death
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 01, 2025 03:22 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 01, 2025 05:37 PM PHT

The late NU Lady Bullpup Ashlyn Abong. UAAP Media/file

MANILA, Philippines – The management of National University (NU) has committed to give emotional and professional help to its players and coaches following the death of Ashlyn Abong.
MANILA, Philippines – The management of National University (NU) has committed to give emotional and professional help to its players and coaches following the death of Ashlyn Abong.
As everyone grieves the Lady Bullpup's death, coach Aris Dimaunahan shared how the school is taking the tragic development.
As everyone grieves the Lady Bullpup's death, coach Aris Dimaunahan shared how the school is taking the tragic development.
"The primary goal of the management and the entire community is to help the family of Abong, to make sure the coaches and our players have emotional and professional help that we all need, para malagpasan lahat ng itong pinagdaanan namin this week," Dimaunahan said on Monday at the Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night.
"The primary goal of the management and the entire community is to help the family of Abong, to make sure the coaches and our players have emotional and professional help that we all need, para malagpasan lahat ng itong pinagdaanan namin this week," Dimaunahan said on Monday at the Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night.
The NU women's basketball head coach paid tribute to the late Abong, who helped the school's cause in girls' basketball in the UAAP, as he received his award as UAAP Women's Basketball Coach of the Year.
The NU women's basketball head coach paid tribute to the late Abong, who helped the school's cause in girls' basketball in the UAAP, as he received his award as UAAP Women's Basketball Coach of the Year.
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"It's a very difficult week for all of us, we have lost a beloved one, our sister and teammate," said Dimaunahan.
"It's a very difficult week for all of us, we have lost a beloved one, our sister and teammate," said Dimaunahan.
Abong last played for the Lady Bullpups in the UAAP Season 87 girls tournament, where she helped the team to a runner-up finish.
Abong last played for the Lady Bullpups in the UAAP Season 87 girls tournament, where she helped the team to a runner-up finish.
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