Senators condemn Lapu-lapu Day car-ramming attack in Canada

On Sunday, April 27, senators condemned a car-ramming attack on Filipinos celebrating Lapu-lapu Day in Vancouver, Canada.

Senate President Francis Escudero urged Philippine Consulate officials to assist victims and their families, expressing deep sympathy for the tragic incident that claimed at least eleven lives.

Escudero called for swift justice and praised Canadian law enforcement's efforts to apprehend the perpetrator, identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who has been charged with murder by Canadian prosecutors.

Senators continued to express grief and outrage on Monday over the deadly attack, urging a thorough investigation and condemning it as 'senseless and cruel violence.'

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III emphasized the need for a comprehensive probe into the incident, offering condolences to victims and their families.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian echoed similar sentiments, expressing hope for swift justice and support from Philippine officials and agencies in aiding the affected community.

In a vigil that took place on Sunday evening in Vancouver, April 27, the local community gathered near the scene of the incident to grieve the victims and support each other.