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FAST FACTS: Iglesia ni Cristo's Philippine Arena

Iglesia ni Cristo celebrates on July 27 its centennial, and the construction of the Philippine Arena is one of the event's highlights
Reynaldo Santos Jr
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Published 10:28 AM, July 21, 2014
Updated 12:45 PM, July 28, 2015
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MONUMENTAL. The Philippine Arena is opened in time for the 100th anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Image from Wikimapia
MANILA, Philippines – The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) opens on Monday, July 21, its own gigantic coliseum – the Philippine Arena – in time for their upcoming 100th
founding anniversary this year.
The opening of the arena is one of the highlights of INC's centennial celebration on July 27.
During the construction of the arena and up to the time it was nished, it made headlines because of its interesting features.
Here are things you need to know about the Philippine Arena.
1. The Philippine Arena is the centerpiece of Ciudad de Victoria.
INC says this huge structure is one of the highlights of Ciudad de Victoria, a massive 75-hectare complex constructed by the group in Bulacan. The complex
actually spans 2 towns in Bulacan – Bocaue and Sta Maria.
Apart from the arena, the complex will also house the Eraño Manalo Medical Center, the Bulacan campus of the New Era University, the Philippine Stadium,
and the Philippine Sports Center.
COMPLEX. Ciudad de Victoria will house a number of structures apart from the Philippine Arena. Image from Wikimapia
Ciudad de Victoria will be developed by real estate company New San Jose Builders Inc.
2. It is the largest indoor arena, not just in the Philippines, but in the whole world.
The Philippine Arena alone was built on a total lot area of 74,000 square meters, and has a total oor area of 99,000 square meters. It has more than 50,000
seats – larger and more spacious than the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, and the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
COMPARISON. The dimensions of Philippine Arena is compared to the dimensions of other coliseums in Manila. Image from the Philippine Arena Facebook page
The group says the arena’s roof will contain 9,000 tons of steel and will span 520 feet. The entire structure will be 200 feet, or around 15 stories high.
In a documentary produced by the Discovery Channel in 2013, architect Andrew James explained that normal coliseums have a maximum of 25,000 seats –
making the Philippine Arena, with its 50,364 seats, among the special indoor arenas in the world to have more seats.
Coming second to the Philippine Arena in terms of number of seats, is the Gwangmyeong Velodrome in South Korea, which has a 30,000 seating capacity.
3. It has a unique layout compared to other indoor arenas in the country.
Compared to ordinary coliseums where the stage is in the middle and is surrounded by seats, the Philippine Arena distinctively resembles an ancient Greek
ampitheater, built in a semicircle and with seats at the front and sides of the stage only.
The seats in the Philippine Arena are divided into 3 sections, with each section having seats colored based on the INC ag – green, white and red.
FLAG. The design of the seats in the Philippine Arena is based on the INC Flag. Image from the Philippine Arena Facebook page
4. World-class, foreign-based companies designed and built the arena.
A company in Australia, Populous, designed the architecture of the Philippine Arena. London-based Buro Happold was in charge of the structural
engineering, while South Korea-based Hanwha E&C managed the construction.
(READ: Waiting for Iglesia ni Cristo's PH Arena)
Canada-based Engineering Harmonics provided the audio and video design in the arena.
The whole construction reportedly cost over $200 million.
5. It is made ready for any potential disasters.
The 2013 Discovery Channel documentary highlighted the fact that the arena was built to be "quake-proof." According to the documentary, the Philippine
Arena was "built with strength and exibility," and that it can "survive the country’s seismic forces."
In the documentary, James also explained how they studied crowd mobility in the arena. He said they made sure there are enough exits, and that spectators
inside will be able to ecape the arena within 4 to 6 minutes when a disaster strikes.
6. Some Philippine symbols inspire the design of the arena.
Hanwha E&C stated in its website that the initial concept of the Philippine Arena “is motivated from Narra tree, the mother tree of Philippines, and the root of
Bantayan tree.”
Also, Populous mentioned in its website that the arena’s roof design is inspired by the thatched roof of the country’s traditional nipa hut.
ROOF DESIGN. The thatched roof of the nipa hut inspired part of the arena roof design. Photo from Populous
7. Construction of the Philippine Arena lasted 30 months.
Hanwha E&C announced that the construction work was o cially nished in May 2014, with the construction lasting 30 months.
Hanwha E&C vice president Kwon Ho Ha revealed in the Discovery Channel documentary that the time given for the construction of the arena was only 24
months originally, making it one of the world’s fastest construction timelines. The normal construction timeline is 30 months, he said.
CONSTRUCTION. Fifteen months since the construction of the Philippine Arena began, 'the vision is coming together'. Photo from Populous
The construction, however, was not without mishap. In July 2013, two Filipino workers died, while another was critically injured. Then in December 2013, a
Korean worker died, while 2 FIlipino workers were injured.
8. The construction has been awarded as among the best projects in 2013.
The construction of the Philippine Arena was recognized in 2013 by World Finance as the best sports project (medium cap project category) in Asia.
Other construction projects in the country that were recognized that year include SM Aura Premier (best retail project – medium cap project) and the Trump
Tower (best residential project – medium cap project). – Rappler.com
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PHILIPPINES

The Iglesia ni Cristo has 'churches in several countries around the world' and a system of coordinating with government to attend to complaints of overseas
Filipinos, says the DFA chief
Paterno Esmaquel II
@paterno_ii
Published 4:29 PM, February 16, 2018
Updated 7:14 PM, February 17, 2018
SPECIAL ENVOY. Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo is the rst INC leader to be appointed to a government position. File photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said President Rodrigo Duterte named Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) leader Eduardo V Manalo as special
envoy for overseas Filipino concerns because of INC's "very organized" system of coordinating with government.
"That system will bene t Filipinos," Cayetano said in a press conference on Friday, February 16.
Explaining why Duterte appointed Manalo, Cayetano said in a mix of English and Filipino: "One reason is that they have churches in several countries around the
world, and Ka Eduardo is actually visiting many of them, and anyone of you here who have dealt with the Iglesia ni Cristo church in the localities, if you can see it,
it's very organized, whether it's a member or non-member who will complain."
"Then they have a system wherein their administrators in each place of worship has a liaison with the government leaders," he said.
Cayetano said it was the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that recommended Manalo to Duterte. The INC, which votes as a bloc, endorsed Duterte in the
2016 elections.
The DFA has its own O ce of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs, but Cayetano said Manalo's mandate "includes overseas Filipinos" and not only
"overseas Filipino workers."
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier defended Manalo's appointment, saying it does not violate the separation of church and state.
Duterte signed Manalo's appointment papers on Wednesday, February 13.
Manalo was the rst INC executive minister to get a government post. – Rappler.com
PHILIPPINES

The Iglesia ni Cristo has 'churches in several countries around the world' and a system of coordinating with government to attend to complaints of overseas
Filipinos, says the DFA chief
Paterno Esmaquel II
@paterno_ii
Published 4:29 PM, February 16, 2018
Updated 7:14 PM, February 17, 2018
SPECIAL ENVOY. Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo is the rst INC leader to be appointed to a government position. File photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said President Rodrigo Duterte named Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) leader Eduardo V Manalo as special
envoy for overseas Filipino concerns because of INC's "very organized" system of coordinating with government.
"That system will bene t Filipinos," Cayetano said in a press conference on Friday, February 16.
Explaining why Duterte appointed Manalo, Cayetano said in a mix of English and Filipino: "One reason is that they have churches in several countries around the
world, and Ka Eduardo is actually visiting many of them, and anyone of you here who have dealt with the Iglesia ni Cristo church in the localities, if you can see it,
it's very organized, whether it's a member or non-member who will complain."
"Then they have a system wherein their administrators in each place of worship has a liaison with the government leaders," he said.
Cayetano said it was the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that recommended Manalo to Duterte. The INC, which votes as a bloc, endorsed Duterte in the
2016 elections.
The DFA has its own O ce of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs, but Cayetano said Manalo's mandate "includes overseas Filipinos" and not only
"overseas Filipino workers."
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier defended Manalo's appointment, saying it does not violate the separation of church and state.
Duterte signed Manalo's appointment papers on Wednesday, February 13.
Manalo was the rst INC executive minister to get a government post. – Rappler.com

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1. The Philippine Arena is the centerpiece of Ciudad de Victoria.

3. It has a unique layout compared to other indoor arenas in the country.

4. World-class, foreign-based companies designed and built the arena.

(READ: Waiting for Iglesia ni Cristo's PH Arena)

The whole construction reportedly cost over $200 million.

5. It is made ready for any potential disasters.

6. Some Philippine symbols inspire the design of the arena.

7. Construction of the Philippine Arena lasted 30 months.

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Iglesia ni Cristo system can help Filipinos abroad – Cayetano

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