The Philippine Football Federation, together with its officials and staff, join the Philippine football community in mourning the loss of PFF referees Ritchie and Rhea Baldeviso who passed away due to a vehicular accident on Thursday, 18 November 2021.
Ritchie and Rhea were both PFF Category 1 Referees under the Football Association of Rizal (FAR. During their refereeing career, both of them have officiated in PFF-sanctioned competitions such as the PFF U15 Boys National Championship and the PFF Women’s League.
Their passing is a heavy loss to Philippine football as they are quality and skilled football referees who are equally passionate in promoting the game especially among the youth and women footballers.
PFF extends its condolences to the loved ones of Ritchie and Rhea Baldeviso and requests the Philippine football community to continue to pray for the eternal repose of their soul.