Former De La Salle University golfer Nath Alcantara died at the age of 24, prompting an outpouring of condolences from his former teammates and the golf community.
Alcantara died on Friday, September 18. Initial police reports said he was found after reportedly falling from the fourth floor of a building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Police said the incident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. after a security officer heard a loud thud while going up the building. Security and maintenance personnel checked the area and found Alcantara.
Authorities secured the scene and called investigators from the Taguig City Police Station’s Investigation and Detective Management Section and the Southern Police District Forensic Unit to process the area.
The circumstances surrounding Alcantara’s death remain under investigation, including the circumstances of his reported fall.
Alcantara was a law student and the son of Noli Alcantara, district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways Negros Oriental 2nd District Engineering Office.
His passing was also mourned by the DLSU Golf Team, which paid tribute to its former member on social media.
“The DLSU Golf Team would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Nath Alcantara,” the team said.
“Nath will forever be remembered as more than a teammate, but as family and as someone whose dedication and love for the team helped shape it into what it is today. His impact, the memories we shared, and the part he played in our journey will always remain with us.”
“Thank you for everything you gave to the team, Nath. You will always be one of us.”
The team ended its tribute with a message of remembrance: “Rest in peace, Nath.” (Adrian Co)
