José Rizal Coliseum
José Rizal Coliseum also referred to as the Calamba Coliseum is a 10,000-capacity indoor arena . It is used as a sports venue and convention center in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines and the south of Metro Manila. The arena is named after the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal who was born in Calamba, Laguna on June 19, 1861. [1]
Calamba Coliseum | |
 A José Rizal Coliseum in August 2022 | |
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| Coordinates | 14°11′48″N 121°09′33″E / 14.19676°N 121.15922°E |
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| Location |  The Plaza, Chipeco Avenue, Barangay Real, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines |
| Type | Coliseum, Convention center |
| Material | Metal, concrete |
| Beginning date | May 2017 |
| Completion date | July 2023 (finished) |
| Opening date | August 2023 (open) |
| Dedicated to | memoriam of Dr. Jose Rizal |
History
changeConstruction of the coliseum began in April of 2017. [2]
The arena is near the Calamba City Hall. It faces the Rizal Monument. The design of the building was based on a jar claypot, a symbol of the city. [3]
References
change- ↑ "Jose Rizal Coliseum Aerial Update as of June 2021". 17 June 2021.
- ↑ "Jose Rizal Coliseum Progress Update as of July 2020". 7 July 2020.
- ↑ "Jose Rizal Coliseum Latest Progress Update as of December 2021". 30 December 2021.
