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Senators condole with Filipino-Canadian community following Vancouver tragedy
Philippine senators strongly condemned a car-ramming incident in Vancouver that killed at least eleven people during a Filipino cultural celebration.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero called the attack "dastardly" and "senseless and cruel," emphasizing there is no place for such violence.
He urged Canadian law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring perpetrators to justice.
Escudero also called on the Philippine Consulate and Embassy officials to provide assistance to Filipino victims and their families, and to implement measures to prevent future incidents.
Senators also expressed condolences and called for justice for the victims.
Senator Risa Hontiveros condemned the "act of senseless and cruel violence" against those celebrating Filipino culture.
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