The Philippine Arena built by Iglesia Ni Cristo in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocue Bulacan was inaugurated on July 21, 2014 leading the Executive Minister of Iglesia Ni Cristo, the brother Eduardo V. Manalo. At such inauguration it was attended by various deligates from the District surrounding the Philippine Arena building.
Philippine Arena has 51,000 to 55,000 sitting capacity who are the title holder of World largest mixed-use indoor theater of Guinness World Records. Before this inauguration it was first shown in prestimious Discovery Chanel last December 2013. It was given a program title ” Man Made Marvel: Earthquake proof Philippine Arena ” The important parts of the construction of such building in case of unexpected disasters like Earthquake come. Hanwa E and C are incharge of such a project spent over 9 billion php.
Constucture lasted since its ground breaking ceremony on August 17, 2011 until its debut on July 21, 2014, only about 24 months into construction on such a building. Better than betting the examiner that would have lasted for nearly five years.
Philippine Arena was built by Iglesia Ni Cristo. Firstly for the honor and glory of God, secondly for the sake of the Church, and thirdly for the sake of our countrymen and honor. We know its title in Guinness will not last long. This may be picked up by other countries or other organizations. But one of the things we can boast about in such a building is its world class structure and the safeguarding of the people coming into it. The building can resist a 7.0-7.5 magnitude earthquake and can evacuate an estimated time of 4-6 minutes.
Every Filipinos will indeed be proud of this kind of building. Because its not only gives honor to our country but it gives security to those who will use it. Iglesia Ni Cristo continues to use such building for significant activities, like journalists of God’s words, Medical and Dental Mission, and more. In such a place the Philippine Sport Complex, EGM General Hospital, and New Era university are also to be inaugurated. Philippine Arena and the Philippine stadium are the first structure that were built in such a place. The organizations which is Iglesia Ni Cristo hope that the purpose of each of us in this type of building is not to boast to others. But the purpose of giving honor, praise, and glory to the name of our Lord God.
Ket Ano 