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The Philippine Arena hosted the 2019 SEA Games opening ceremony

The Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines, which is the world's largest indoor arena, is primarily used for large-scale concerts, sports events and religious gatherings with a seating capacity of 55,000. The arena is owned by the religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). [1]

Contents

INC Centennial events

The events that took place on the Philippine Arena are a series of activities by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) as part of their centennial celebration. [2]

Date(s)Event(s)Description
July 27, 2014Special Worship Service and OratorioA worship service led by INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, along with a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists.
July 29, 2014Ang Bayan Mo'y Nagpupuri (Your Nation Praises You)A musical presentation featuring original INC Christian music and the history of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
July 31, 2014Ang Sugo (The Messenger)A stage play depicting the ministry of Felix Manalo and the history of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
August 1, 2014Tagisan ng Talino (Battle of Wits)A quiz show which includes Bible and INC history and current events for teens and children categories.
August 2, 2014Evangelical MissionA Bible exposition for the non-members.
October 31, 2014INCinema Excellence in Visual Media Awards (EVM Awards)Recognition of the top 20 film entries produced by members worldwide.
November 8, 2014Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko (My Countrymen, My Brethren)An outreach and evangelical mission which provide medical and dental services, groceries, entertainment shows, and bible studies.
November 23, 2014Songs of Faith, Love and Hope: International Singing CompetitionSolo singing competition featuring original INC Christian music participated by delegates from different parts of the world.
December 30, 2014Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko: Year-End ConcertA pre-new-year concert featuring the accomplishments of the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation and the Iglesia ni Cristo as a whole.
February 20, 2015Nueva Ecija Ecclesiastical District 85th AnniversaryThe INC ecclesiastical districts of Nueva Ecija Central, East, North, South, and Aurora, which were formerly part of the once lone ecclesiastical district in the province, gathered for a worship service led by Manalo.
May 19, 2015 New Era University (NEU) 40th Commencement ExercisesBaccalaureate service led by Eduardo V. Manalo, NEU graduation from elementary to post-graduate studies across all campuses, and alumni homecoming.
July 25–26, 2015International Unity GamesMembers of the Iglesia ni Cristo from all over the globe gathered for the first-ever Unity Games International. Said sporting event marked the end of the centennial year.
July 26, 2015Centennial Closing CeremonyA worship service led by INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, along with a large musical celebration of all INC members from all over the globe.

Sporting events

Date(s)Event(s)AttendanceNotes
October 19, 2014 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup opening ceremonies 52,612The first commercial and non-INC event held in the Philippine Arena, it was the largest attendance record for an opening ceremony in PBA history. [3]
December 25, 2016 2016–17 PBA Philippine Cup Eliminations25,000 [4] This was the second time that the PBA games was held in the Philippine Arena. [5]
October 22, 2017 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (Game 5)36,445First PBA Finals held in the arena.
October 25, 2017 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (Game 6)53,642
October 27, 2017 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (Game 7)54,086
December 25, 2017 2017–18 PBA Philippine Cup Eliminations22,531
January 15–21, 2018Galaxy Battles Dota 2 e-Sport Tournaments
February 18, 2018 2017–18 PBA Philippine Cup Eliminations
June 8–12, 2018 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup
July 2, 2018 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification 22,181 [6] See also: Philippines-Australia basketball brawl
January 13, 2019 2019 PBA Philippine Cup Opening Ceremonies 23,711
November 30, 2019 2019 Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony
January 15, 2023 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals (Game 7)54,589The largest attendance record for a PBA game and for a PBA Finals game
February 24 and 27, 2023 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification The first FIBA-sanctioned game since the Philippines-Australia basketball brawl.
August 25, 2023 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup opening ceremonies 38,115The largest attendance record for a FIBA Basketball World Cup game. [7]

Entertainment events

Notable entertainment events in the Philippine Arena include several concerts.

Date(s)Entertainer(s)Event / TourAttendanceNotes
April 12, 2015 Super Junior, Girls' Generation, BtoB, Red Velvet Best of Best in the Philippines20,000The four South Korean groups were the first artists to perform at the arena. [8]
May 7, 2015 Katy Perry Prismatic World Tour 34,683Katy Perry was the first solo performer to perform at the arena. [9]
May 31, 2015—Alliance In Motion Global 9th Anniversary30,050AIM Global broke the record with 30,050 verified participants wearing smiley face masks during their ninth anniversary celebration at the arena. A Guinness World Records representative announced the success of the record-breaking attempts during the company's anniversary held at the arena. [10]
October 4, 2015— Felix Manalo film premiere43,624The biographical film about the life of the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (the organization that owns the arena) holds the Guinness World Record for "Largest Attendance For A Film Screening" and "Largest Attendance For A Film Premiere". [11] [12]
October 24, 2015 AlDub (Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza), EB Dabarkads ( Eat Bulaga! hosts) Eat Bulaga!: Sa Tamang Panahon 55,000The Kalyeserye segment from the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!, held at the arena, marked the first live television event at the arena. [13] [14]
November 11, 2018 Guns N' Roses Not in This Lifetime... Tour 24,638Guns N' Roses were the first rock musicians to perform at the Philippine Arena.
October 26, 2019 Imelda Papin Imelda Papin: Queen@45Imelda Papin's 45th anniversary concert made her the first Filipino artist to hold a solo concert at the arena. Andrew E., April Boy Regino, Claire dela Fuente, Darius Razon, Eva Eugenio, Jovit Baldivino, Marco Sison, Pilita Corrales, Sonny Parsons with Hagibis, and Victor Wood were special guests. [15]
December 11, 2019 U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 33,721 [16] U2's first performance in the Philippines. [17]
December 14, 2019 December Avenue, Ben&Ben, Arnel Pineda Cloudstaff Roar Year-end Party9,113Philippine-Australian outsourcing provider Cloudstaff held the first-ever corporate concert at the arena, inviting employees and their families to the event that served as their corporate year-end party.
November 17, 2022 Stell, Zephanie, Janella Salvador Disney+ A Night of WonderA performance by local Filipino singers was recorded at the arena to celebrate the launch of American streaming service Disney+ in the Philippines.
December 17, 2022 Seventeen Be The Sun World Tour 39,480Seventeen were the first South Korean group to stage a concert at the arena during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the group's third performance in the country. [18] [19]
March 14, 2023 Harry Styles Love On Tour [20] [21] 29,000 [22] [23] [24] [25]
March 25–26, 2023 Blackpink Born Pink World Tour [26] [27] 92,720 (both days)Blackpink were the first South Korean girl group to stage and sell out a multi-night event at the arena. [28]
June 24–25, 2023 Bruno Mars Bruno Mars Live 76,252 (both days)Bruno Mars was the first solo performer to sell out two shows at the arena on a single tour. [29]
August 13, 2023 Tomorrow X Together Act: Sweet Mirage [30] 10,886
August 25, 2023 Sarah Geronimo , Bernard Bernardo, Ben&Ben, The Dawn, Alamat 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup opening ceremony 38,115 [31]
September 30 – October 1, 2023 Twice Ready to Be World Tour [32] 86,930 (both days) [33]
December 14, 2023Various Asian personalities 8th Asia Artist Awards [34] The 2023 Asia Artist Awards was hosted by Kang Daniel, Jang Won-young, and Sung Han-bin and was broadcast live on Lazada in the Philippines, Hulu in Japan, and on Weverse elsewhere. [35] [36] [37]
January 19–20, 2024 Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour 96,079 (both days)Coldplay were the first Western group to perform two sold-out shows at the arena on a single tour, thereby setting the record for the highest attendance ever by any musical act at the arena. [38] [39] Jikamarie was the opening act on both dates, while Lola Amour and Dilaw were surprise guests on January 19 and 20 respectively. [40] [41]
June 1, 2024 IU IU H.E.R.E.H. World Tour 37,000 [42] IU was the first South Korean solo performer to stage a concert at the arena. [43]
October 5, 2024 Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour 48,829 Silver Star show [44]
October 12, 2024 LANY a beautiful blur: the world tour [45]
November 13, 2024 Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Tour [46]
November 23, 2024 Stray Kids Dominate World Tour [47]
February 15, 2025 Bini Biniverse [48] Bini were the first Filipino group to headline and sell out a solo concert at the arena. [49] [50] Maki was a guest performer. [51]

Political events

Bongbong Marcos at the Philippine Arena during his proclamation rally UniTeam 2022 proclamation rally 4.jpg
Bongbong Marcos at the Philippine Arena during his proclamation rally

Ahead of the 2022 Philippine elections, the UniTeam alliance of presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos and vice-presidential candidate Sara Duterte held their proclamation rally at the Philippine Arena on February 8, 2022. The event was hosted by Toni Gonzaga. The arena operated at half of its capacity at that time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [52] [53]

Yearly events

Date(s)Event(s)OrganizersAttendance
May 20–21, 2017 – April 14–15, 2018 – May 4–5, 2019 – May 13, 2023Summer Blast x CFO Day Iglesia ni Cristo, Maligaya Development Corporation, Net 25 120,000 (May 13, 2023)
December 29–31 (2015–2020) – December 30–31 (2022–present)New Year Countdown

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Archangel, Pia (July 27, 2014). "24 Oras: Pagdiriwang ng sentenaryo ng INC, tuloy-tuloy ngayong linggo". YouTube (GMA News). Retrieved July 27, 2014.
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  4. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (December 25, 2016). "Ginebra-Star Christmas Day turnout falls short of duplicating PBA record at Philippine Arena". Sports Interactive Network Philippines . Retrieved December 25, 2016.
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  6. ↑ Dalupang, Denison Rey (July 3, 2018). "Gilas-Australia hostility reaches boiling point with ugly skirmish". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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  8. ↑ Best of Best KPOP Concert 2015
  9. ↑ Philippine Arena keeps on breaking records
  10. ↑ Most people wearing costume masks
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