DFA Statement on the Incident at the Lapu-lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, Canada

MANILA 27 April 2025 - The Department of Foreign Affairs expresses its deepest condolences to the victims and families involved in the horrific incident at the Lapu-lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The Department and the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver stand ready to extend the appropriate assistance to the bereaved families and will cooperate with Canadian authorities to ensure that adequate support will be provided to our Filipino community.

As we mourn the tragic turn of events, we remember the one million strong Filipino community in Canada and pray for their continued strength and resilience. END