US EditionA year after the tragedy, Lapu Lapu festival victims questioned about donations
Families question allocation of over $2 million raised for victims of the 2025 SUV attack, urging a pause to this year's festival over lack of direct financial support.
- On Friday, Blaine Redlac sent a letter to Filipino BC formally requesting "clear and complete" financial transparency regarding the distribution of more than $2 million raised for victims of last year's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy.
- An SUV plowed into crowds at the Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, 2025, killing 11 and injuring dozens, leaving many families struggling with trauma and ongoing medical costs.
- Despite the $2 million Kapwa Strong Fund, Redlac reported receiving only $3,500 and $100 gift cards, while Vanessa Hill said she had to "beg" Filipino BC to pay for Sico's feeding formula.
- Families are calling for Filipino BC to cancel the planned April 19 event at the Italian Cultural Centre, which Hill described as "a slap in the face" to those still grieving.
- Filipino BC has not replied to requests for comment, while Redlac wrote that open disclosure is necessary to "reassure donors, partner organizations, victims, and the broader public" that funds were managed appropriately.
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The Toronto Star
A year after the tragedy, Lapu Lapu festival victims question donations
VANCOUVER - Family members of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy victims said they are not getting as much financial support as they expected, and are calling on organizers to
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A year after the tragedy, Lapu Lapu festival victims questioned about donations
Family members of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy say they are not getting as much financial support as they expected, and are also calling on the event organizer to halt plans for this year's event.
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