Largest Dome - Arena in the World to be constucted in the Philippines

The GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY in Bocaue, Bulacan, PHILIPPINES will begin construction of the WORLD'S LARGEST DOME ARENA with a capacity of 50,000 seats. It is said to be completed in Year 2014 at a budget of $175M.


Philippine Pride indeed. Hoping for a boost in tourism for this  #onlyInThePhilippine architecure.

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