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flag Families of Lapu Lapu Day tragedy victims demand audit and criticize festival announcement as insensitive.

flag A grieving son and former board member are demanding an independent audit of funds raised after the April 2025 Lapu Lapu Day tragedy, citing ongoing hardship for victims’ families and a need for transparency. flag They criticize the timing of Filipino B.C.’s announcement of the 2026 festival—set for April 17–19—calling it insensitive, especially after the notice was received by families on Christmas Eve during mourning. flag A separate commemorative event on April 12, 2026, is planned to directly support survivors. flag While Filipino B.C. flag says the festival aims to promote healing and safety, some families describe the announcement as retraumatizing amid cultural mourning practices.

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