Manila, June 11 -- Malacanang on Thursday called for a prompt investigation into the deaths of two student-athletes of the Ateneo de Manila University amid reports and speculation surrounding the circumstances of their deaths.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants authorities to immediately determine the facts behind the incident.

"Unang-una po, of course, nakikiramay po tayo sa pangyayaring ito at ang nais din po ng Pangulo, hindi lamang po 'to sa sitwasyon na ganito pero sa lahat po ng mga Pilipino na napupunta sa ganitong klaseng sitwasyon - dapat pong agaran ang pag-iimbestiga (First of all, we extend our condolences over this incident, and the President's directive, not only in situation...