Tacloban scales down fiesta amid austerity calls

2026-03-20 - 11:10

TACLOBAN CITY — The city government here is set to implement austerity measures in response to the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by tensions in the Middle East, with Mayor Alfred Romualdez announcing a scaled-down fiesta celebration and stricter controls on government spending. Romualdez said the annual fiesta celebration in June will be significantly reduced, with