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- President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, in an official statement, expressed his condolences to the victims of the Vacouver LapuLapu festival tragedy
- According to a report by ABS-CBN News, 11 have been confirmed dead and several were injured after a vehicle plowed through revelers during the LapuLapu Festival
- At the moment, the Philippine Consulate General is working with Canadian authorities and at the same time, extending aid for the victims and their families
- Police investigation ongoing into the tragic event at Filipino festival
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, in an official statement, has expressed his condolences to the victims of the LapuLapu Festival in Vancouver Canada.
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In a video report by ABS-CBN News, 11 persons were confirmed to have died due to injuries sustained and many others were injured after an SUV plowed through a street party during the LapuLapu Festival.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through the official statement, expressed being “completely shattered” upon hearing the news of the horrific event that marred what was intended to be a joyous celebration of Filipino heritage.
PBBM's statement also expressed solidarity with the Filipino community in Vancouver, Canada, following the devastating incident at the LapuLapu Festival.
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The LapuLapu Day Block Party, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, became the site of unimaginable tragedy, casting a pall over the vibrant Filipino community in the region and back in the Philippines.
"On behalf of the Philippine Government and the Filipino people, Liza and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the strong and thriving Filipino community in Canada," part of PBBM's statement reads.
The statement acknowledged the strength and thriving nature of the Filipino diaspora in Canada, emphasizing the shared grief during this incredibly difficult period.
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver has been actively engaged with Canadian authorities in the aftermath of the incident.
The primary focus is to ensure a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Simultaneously, efforts are underway to provide the necessary support and consolation to the victims and their affected families.
The Philippine government assured its unwavering support to those impacted, standing united with the grieving families and the entire Filipino community in Vancouver during this time of immense sorrow.
Initial reports from Vancouver indicate that the incident occurred on Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, near the intersection of East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street.
A 30-year-old male suspect was apprehended at the scene, and the Vancouver Police Department has stated that they do not believe the incident to be an act of terrorism, though the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Witnesses described a black SUV speeding into a pedestrian-only area where the festival was taking place, striking numerous attendees.
The LapuLapu Festival is an annual event celebrating Filipino culture and heritage, commemorating the indigenous chieftain Lapu-Lapu.
The sudden and violent disruption of this cultural gathering has sent shockwaves through both the Filipino and wider Canadian communities.
Tributes and messages of condolence have poured in from various Canadian leaders, echoing the sentiments of shock and heartbreak over the tragic loss of life and injuries sustained.
The focus now remains on supporting the victims and their families and allowing the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to understand the full circumstances of this devastating event.
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