Ynares Center
Encyclopedia
The Ynares Center is an indoor sporting arena located in Antipolo
, Rizal, Philippines
.
The arena was built at a cost of P350 million. The coliseum was constructed in a 5-hectare lot located at the heart of the City of Antipolo. This is the current landmark in the province where PBA
games and big concerts are held regularly. This is also the site of the 100th Foundation Anniversary Celebration of the province. It has also hosted international events, such as the FIBA Asia Champions Cup
.
In June 2000, as part of the Jubille Year celebration of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Antipolo held a big Mass at the center with the attendance of Jaime Sin, Cardinal Archbishop of Manila, and Archbishop Antonio Franco, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, who was then making a Pastoral Visit to the diocese. Another Mass and Congress was held at the center in 2005 to celebrate the National Eucharistic and Marian Year. Former President Corazon Aquino
and Bishop Teodoro Bacani were the main speakers. In 2007, the diocese of Antipolo held a well-attended concert of its priests in the center. On December 5, 2008, the Center was again the venue of a special Mass and program celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the canonical erection of the Diocese of Antipolo.
In late 2000, Manny Pacquiao
won in 10 rounds against Nedal Hussein in an international title bout prior to his first match in the United States a few months later.
The stadium is named after the Ynares family of Rizal, whose members had served as governors since 1992.
Antipolo
Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population...
, Rizal, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
The arena was built at a cost of P350 million. The coliseum was constructed in a 5-hectare lot located at the heart of the City of Antipolo. This is the current landmark in the province where PBA
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
games and big concerts are held regularly. This is also the site of the 100th Foundation Anniversary Celebration of the province. It has also hosted international events, such as the FIBA Asia Champions Cup
FIBA Asia Champions Cup
The FIBA Asia Champions Cup is the Asian club championship for basketball organized by FIBA Asia, and takes place every year.-Summary:- Titles by team :- Titles by country :-References:*...
.
In June 2000, as part of the Jubille Year celebration of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Antipolo held a big Mass at the center with the attendance of Jaime Sin, Cardinal Archbishop of Manila, and Archbishop Antonio Franco, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, who was then making a Pastoral Visit to the diocese. Another Mass and Congress was held at the center in 2005 to celebrate the National Eucharistic and Marian Year. Former President Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
and Bishop Teodoro Bacani were the main speakers. In 2007, the diocese of Antipolo held a well-attended concert of its priests in the center. On December 5, 2008, the Center was again the venue of a special Mass and program celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the canonical erection of the Diocese of Antipolo.
In late 2000, Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
won in 10 rounds against Nedal Hussein in an international title bout prior to his first match in the United States a few months later.
The stadium is named after the Ynares family of Rizal, whose members had served as governors since 1992.
Notable Events
- 1996: FIBA Asia Champions CupFIBA Asia Champions CupThe FIBA Asia Champions Cup is the Asian club championship for basketball organized by FIBA Asia, and takes place every year.-Summary:- Titles by team :- Titles by country :-References:*...
- 2000: Manny PacquiaoManny PacquiaoEmmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
vs. Nedal Hussein fight - 2000: Regine Velasquez Concert: Regine Live sa Antipolo
- 2005: Ang Dating Daan Bible ExposistionAng Dating DaanAng Dating Daan is a religious radio and television program in the Philippines produced by the Members of the Church of God International. It is primarily hosted by Eli Soriano. In Portugal and Brazil, it airs as O Caminho Antigo which is a direct translation for The Old Path...
- 2007: 25th Anniversary grand celebration of Bread of Life Ministries InternationalBread of Life Ministries InternationalBread of Life Ministries International is an Evangelical megachurch founded by Rev. Caesar "Butch" L. Conde. Its headquarter is located at Crossroad77, Mother Ignacia Avenue cor. Scout Reyes Street, Quezon City, Philippines...
- 2008: 25th Anniversary of the Diocese of Antipolo
- 2010: ShowtimeShowtime (TV show)Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
: The Finals Season 1 - 2011: Talentadong PinoyTalentadong PinoyTalentadong Pinoy is a reality talent show. Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, the show displays a variety of performances from singers, dancers, actors, musicians and comedians, to contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, ventriloquists and magicians. It was based from the Got Talent series in UK, USA,...
: Battle of the Champions - 2011: ShowtimeShowtime (TV show)Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
: The Finals Season 3