Filipino celebs mourn victims of Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival attack

Updated Mon, April 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM Published Mon, April 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Filipino-American singers Apl.de.ap and J. Rey Soul, along with comedian Jo Koy, expressed their shock and heartbreak over a tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.

A 30-year-old man, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, drove his black SUV through a crowd at the Filipino-Canadian street festival, resulting in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries.

The festival was held in celebration of Filipino culture and in commemoration of Lapu-Lapu's victory.

Apl.de.ap and J. Rey Soul had finished their performance shortly before the incident occurred.

Jo Koy shared on Facebook that the event was meant to honor Filipino culture, and he extended his condolences to those affected.

Apl.de.ap conveyed his gratitude for concerns about his safety but urged the focus to remain on the victims and their families.

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