Sparse downtown crowds spark online debate amid Dinagyang Festival surge

2026-01-25 - 21:06

ILOILO CITY — As official crowd counts surged at major Dinagyang Festival venues, a parallel narrative unfolded online: Heritage streets in downtown Iloilo City appeared unusually subdued, prompting residents and festivalgoers to question where the crowds had gone on the peak day of celebrations on Sunday, Jan. 25. Photos and short clips circulating on Facebook