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Tribute to the nation’s heartbeat
The 'Konsyerto sa Palasyo: Para sa Ating mga OFWs' event at Malacañang honored overseas Filipino workers, celebrated cultural icons, and mourned recent tragedies.
The concert paid tribute to the significant contributions of Filipino artists like Joji Magadia, Hajji Alejandro, Pilita Corrales, and Nora Aunor.
A solemn moment was observed to pray for the victims of a tragic vehicle incident at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Canada.
The incident in Vancouver resulted in at least nine fatalities, with many of the victims belonging to the Filipino community.
The event underscored the importance of unity among Filipinos, especially during times of tragedy.
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The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers, honored Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with a special concert titled "Konsyerto sa Palasyo" at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang on Sunday night.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have extended condolences and pledged assistance to victims of a fatal incident at a Filipino community street festival in Vancouver, Canada.
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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.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed grief over the "unspeakable tragedy" in Vancouver, Canada, where a vehicle plowed into a crowd during the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party on April 26, 2025, resulting in 11 fatalities and dozens of injuries.
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Philippine senators strongly condemned a car-ramming incident in Vancouver that killed at least eleven people during a Filipino cultural celebration.
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