The CIDG had previously recommended that the Kiwi duo, along with the nine other individuals, be charged under anti-hazing laws.

“The DoJ assures the public that the matter will be evaluated expeditiously and objectively in accordance with the evidence, the law and applicable procedure,” DoJ attorney Polo Martinez said.

Adili and Baterbonia died during a team-building exercise that was part of a controversial military-style bootcamp overseen by Baldwin, with former players calling the annual pre-season event “hell week”, while it was also revealed that a former player previously “almost had an accident” during a training drill in the ocean.

Baldwin’s estranged wife Efi Kalogirou claimed she warned the university that “children are not safe around him” and that she had to “flee away from Tab” to keep her and her children “safe”, with the pair separated since 2020.

Local police said the players had been swimming in front of a resort and were “reportedly carried by a strong current into deeper waters”.

Baldwin said in a pre-recorded message that he had “failed as a leader” and claimed staff sent players into what they thought was shallow water before realising it was “dangerous” and did everything to try and get everyone out safely.

Baldwin, who is also facing an investigation into his employment status and remains in the Philippines, later resigned as head coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

Dearns, the strength and conditioning coach of the Blue Eagles, has reportedly returned to New Zealand.

Baldwin and Dearns have been approached for comment.