PH Consulate General Attends Memorial Mass for Lapu-Lapu Tragedy Victims at St. Andrew’s Parish

Philippine Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin (3^rd from right) with other officials and family members of the victims during the memorial mass at St. Andrew’s Parish. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

VANCOUVER 13 April 2026 - Philippine Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin attended a memorial mass for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Tragedy on 10 April 2026 at St. Andrew’s Parish, Vancouver The mass, organized by the office Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Vancouver-Kensington and Deputy Speaker Mable Elmore, brought together the families of the victims, members of the Filipino community, and church leaders in a simple and solemn gathering. The service offered prayers for those still grieving and gave the community a place to come together and remember the victims.

The memorial was also attended by several prominent officials, including Premier David Eby of British Columbia, Vancouver City Mayor Ken Sim, and Leader of the Official Opposition MP Pierre Poilievre. Their presence showed support for the families who lost loved ones and for the community during this period of remembrance.END

(Clockwise from Top Left) BC Premier David Eby, Vancouver City Mayor Ken Sim, MP Pierre Poilievre, Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin share messages of support and comfort for the bereaved families. (Photos by Vancouver PCG)

(From L-R) MP Poilievre, Mayor Sim, MLA Elmore, Premier Eby and Consul General Jamoralin exchange brief words inside the church in quiet preparation for the memorial mass for the victims of the Lapu‑Lapu Tragedy. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

MP Poilievre (left) shares a brief handshake with Consul General Jamoralin (right) as a gesture of support and solidarity before the memorial mass. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

(From L-R) Consul General Jamoralin, Premier Eby, MLA Elmore and Labor Attaché Valderrama after the memorial mass at St. Andrew’s Parish