DAVAO CITY (November 13) — The Davao volleyball community is mourning the death of well-known volleyball coach Randy Maravillas, who passed away Thursday night, November 12, 2026, as police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Police Colonel Peter Madria is personally overseeing the investigation as authorities work to establish what happened before and during Maravillas’ death.
Police have yet to publicly disclose details regarding the circumstances of the incident or confirm an official cause of death, saying the investigation remains ongoing.
Maravillas was known in Davao’s volleyball community as a coach and mentor who helped train, guide, and develop athletes. News of his death quickly spread among players, fellow coaches, and members of the local sports community, prompting an outpouring of shock and grief.
Adding another dimension to the investigation, Maravillas’ grieving mother, in an interview with DXDC, disclosed that her son had a pending case before the court. However, she did not say whether the case was connected in any way to his death.
Her statement remains part of the information authorities are considering as they establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this point, police have not publicly linked the pending court case to Maravillas’ death.
Madia is personally overseeing the police inquiry as investigators work to determine the sequence of events and establish what led to the coach’s death.
The case has drawn particular attention from Davao’s sports community, where Maravillas was known not only as a volleyball coach but also as a mentor who influenced the development of local athletes.
Friends, players and fellow coaches have continued to express their grief as they await answers from authorities.
As of press time, the police have not released further details on the investigation or an official determination on the cause and circumstances of Maravillas’ death.
Newsline Philippines is continuing to verify information with authorities and other sources and will provide updates as more facts are established and officially released. –Eugene Hinutuan
