July 21, 2014 will be forever marked in Philippine history as Ciudad de Victoria was formally inaugurated with its now famous centerpiece, the world’s largest indoor stadium, the Philippine Arena. The momentous event was lead by the Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo with President Benigno S. Aquino III as the guest of honor. Photos Courtesy of ACTIV
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Philippine Arena-bound INC members reminded to observe traffic rules
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, called on all INC members who will be going to the Philippine Arena for the Church’s centennial celebration this weekend to obey the traffic rules to be implemented. “Sundin ninyonglagi anglahat ng kaayusang ipinatutupad upang mapayapa at maayos nating maisagawa ang ating pagdiriwang, (Follow always all the rules being implemented so that our celebration will be peaceful and orderly,” said Brother Manalo […]
NLEX Gears Up for the INC Anniversary Celebration
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is all set for the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Anniversary on July 27. The Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), operator of NLEX is expecting attendees to arrive at the Philippine Arena in the evening of July 25. To manage the volume of vehicles, additional toll personnel will be deployed in the affected plazas. Additional Traffic management and Security personnel will be deployed at strategic areas including the Philippine […]
Aquino lauds Iglesia Ni Cristo on its victories during PHL Arena inauguration
MANILA, Philippines – More than 50,000 Iglesia Ni Cristo members took part in celebrating the inauguration of the “largest indoor arena” in the world, the Philippine Arena, built inside the Ciudad de Victoria (City of Victory) in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday, July 21 Representatives from its concept designer, structural engineer, and construction firm also attended the event that served as a prelude to the July 27 Centennial celebration of the INC or Church of Christ […]
Officials Laud Philippine Arena Inauguration
Government officials were all praises for Ciudad de Victoria and its centerpiece, the Philippine Arena, as they voiced their support for the facility. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, who was also present during the groundbreaking ceremony for the arena last year, was astounded, claiming he has seen the outside of the place several times but was amazed by its sheer size when he stepped inside. Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, meanwhile, remarked that it is a […]
Pnoy Quotes Bible Verses in Philippine Arena Event
In an unexpected turn, President Aquino used The Bible to win over the 55,000 Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) members during the inauguration of the Philippine Arena today in Bulacan.There was heavy and cheers applause in the audience as Aquino quoted the Bible passages John 13:34-35 and Matthew 25:40 during his ten-minute speech. He also offered his congratulations to the religious group, which is celebrating itscentennial anniversary next Sunday.“Nagsisilbi po kayong (INC) tulay upang mapalalim pa ang pananampalataya ng inyong […]
Thousands awake despite midnight wake-up call
“From the looks of their smiles, you’d think we were sleeping all night,” mused one teenager inside the Philippine Arena, minutes before its official inauguration. Indeed, thousands of people, many of whom are members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), were in a frenzy inside the 55,000-seater arena. This despite having trooped to the site in Ciudad de Victoria hours before the 8 am celebration. “Karamihan samin, before 1 am gising na,” said a Marlon […]
MMDA lauds Phil Arena traffic efforts
MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino lauded the supposed “organized” flow of traffic that engulfed a major section of the NLEX this morning during the Philippine Arena inauguration. Thousands of people attended the celebration in Bocaue on board 3000 buses and other vehicles early this morning. Despite the expected congested traffic, the MMDA said it has been going “smoothly”. “Well-disciplined ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo, maayos po ang kanilang pagpasok,” said Tolentino in televised interview. […]
Philippine Arena puts Country on map of modern architectural marvels
MANILA, Philippines – The 55,000 seater “mighty” Philippine Arena, dubbed as the “world’s largest indoor domed arena” is to be inaugurated today, July 21, eventually placing the Philippines among the countries with notable modern architectural marvels. The arena will be inaugurated along with the Ciudad de Victoria (or City of Victory) of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Bulacan, in time for the July 27 centennial celebration of one of the fastest-growing Chistian churches in the […]
World’s largest indoor stadium to be inaugurated today
The Philippine Arena, touted as the “world’s largest indoor stadium” will be inaugurated today, July 21, 2014, barely a week before the centennial celebration of the religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). The Philippine Arena, commissioned by the INC, can be found in the Ciudad de Victoria complex. INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo will lead the historical event along with President Benigno Aquino III. Apart from the 55,000-seater arena, other major structures are expected to […]
LANDMARKS’ Special Episode featuring the World’s Largest Domed Arena on NET 25
This Monday, NET 25 will air a special episode of Landmarks featuring the largest domed arena in the world, the Philippine Arena! Catch this special feature on Landmarks, Monday, 8 in the evening with a repeat telecast at 11 PM. You can also watch online on: http://eaglebroadcasting.net/net25tv/ Don’t miss it!
Central Luzon Police to deploy 3000 personnel for INC Centennial
To regulate traffic on July 27, the Central Luzon Police will deploy 3,000 police on the occasion of the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial.





