The controversy surrounding University of Santo Tomas (UST) men’s basketball head coach Segundo “Bong” Dela Cruz continues to intensify. Dela Cruz reportedly is under investigation for alleged maltreatment and harassment of his players during the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 78.

A reliable source from UST, who refused to be identified, told The Manila Times that Dela Cruz indeed physically and verbally abused some of his players during games and practices at the school’s gym.

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