Volleyball player Pia Ildefonso admits Ateneo’s inaction in addressing sexual assault claims against basketball star player Forthsky Padrigao prompted her to leave the varsity team.
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00:00 Volleyball player Pia Ildefonso admits Ateneo's inaction in addressing sexual assault claims
00:05 against basketball star player Fortski Padregao prompted her to leave the varsity team.
00:10 Ildefonso, the daughter of PBA legend Dani Ildefonso, says it no longer felt right to
00:15 play for a school that, quote, "didn't fight for her."
00:19 She also confirms to Fashion Magazine Mega in its November 2023 issue, it was Padregao
00:24 she alluded to.
00:25 In August, Padregao apologized for unspecified mistakes following his exit from the Ateneo
00:30 Blue Eagles.
00:31 Months before that, Ildefonso posted on social media messages condemning cheating in a relationship
00:36 and leaking personal content without consent.
00:39 Numerous sexual assault allegations had hounded Padregao throughout seasons 84 and 85 of the
00:44 UAAP.
00:45 Ildefonso says the incident prompted her to abruptly end her collegiate career and turn
00:50 pro, joining the Farm Fresh Foxes in the Premier Volleyball League.
00:53 Good night.
00:54 (chimes)