Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum Explained

Stadium Name:Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum
Nickname:The Big Dome of the South
Former Names:Naga City Coliseum (2010–2012)
Location:Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Coordinates:13.6202°N 123.1882°W
Broke Ground:2009
Owner:Naga City Government
Operator:Naga City Government
Surface:Hardwood / Polished cement
Seating Capacity:~12,000

The Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum is an indoor sporting arena located in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is dubbed as The Big Dome of the South,[1] being the largest indoor arena in Southern Luzon. It opened in August 2010 as Naga City Coliseum and has a maximum seating capacity of more than 12,000 spectators. Its construction started in 2009. On September 27, 2012, the coliseum was renamed in honor of the late former Mayor of Naga City and DILG Sec. Jesse M. Robredo who died in a plane crash.[2]

Notable events

The arena is one of the venues that the Philippine Basketball Association uses in its regular out of town games.

The Members Church of God International popularly known as Ang Dating Daan gathered to hold its Bicol Division Thanksgiving last June 2014.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naga City Coliseum is now known as Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum (JMR Coliseum) "THE BIG DOME OF THE SOUTH" . Naga City Deck . NagaCityDeck.com . October 27, 2015 .
  2. Web site: JMR Coliseum . Bicol Mail . Naga.gov.ph . October 27, 2015 .