If you think that the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of
Asia Arena are the biggest arena in the Philippines, you’re wrong. They already
have beaten up by the Philippine Arena, which is already recognized by the
Guiness Book of World of Records as the biggest indoor arena, not only in the
Philippines but to the whole world. It is owned of the religious group Iglesia
ni Cristo.
Ka Erdie Manalo, the church leader thought that why they don’t
make an arena where their members could use it for the church activities? And
at the same time, they will open it for other group activities as long as they
comply with the religious belief of Iglesia ni Cristo.
The Philippine Arena started to build two years ago for the
celebration of their centennial anniversary. It constructed by 30,000 people.
According to the report, they used 9,000 tons of steels in this arena. It has 15
floors and accommodates 55,000 people. They have two two LED giant screens. So,
there is no problem if the audience would be positioned on the top floor. They
putted rubber bearing to the proof of the arena to serve as protection if there’s
an earthquake. This extravagant structure is built to 99,000 square meters area
located in Ciudad de Victoria in Bulacan.
The Iglesia ni Cristo made their inaguaration for the arena
on July 21, 2014.President Noynoy Aquino served as their special guest of
honor. After that, on July 27, they celebrated the100 year’s anniversary of the
foundation of their church in the Philippine Arena. Million of the Iglesia ni
Cristo went to there to show their full force. During the big event,they had
firework displays that last for 30 minutes.
Well, happy anniversary to all members of INC and congrats
to their leadership from building this such unique arena. For sure, even the
opponents of their church are very proud of their greatest achievement.
Imagine, you can find the biggest in-door arena in the Philippines!