Official Statement | Lapu Lapu Festival


Official Statement from the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) on the tragic incident at the Lapu-Lapu day festival.

The Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to our Filipino-Canadian brothers and sisters in Vancouver during this tragic time. 

We are deeply saddened by the devastating incident that occurred during the Lapu-Lapu Street Festival around 8:00 PM on 26 April 2025, where a vehicle ploughed into the crowd, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. 

We mourn with the families who have lost their loved ones and offer our prayers for those who are injured, hospitalised, and traumatised. In this time of sorrow, please know that your kababayans in Australia stand with you — united in grief, love, and solidarity across the distance. 

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