Cebu City Sports Complex
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Coordinates: 10°18′0″N 123°53′40″E / 10.3°N 123.89444°E Cebu City Sports Complex is a major arena located in Avilliana, Cebu City, Philippines. It is owned and managed by the city Government of Cebu.[1]
The Complex was built by the city to accommodate large events of various kinds.[2]
A number of major events have taken place at the Complex, including many large concerts, sports, and even governmental activities. It is the site of the Sinulog Festival, "a nine-day religious festival...."[3]
It is the major site for Philippines boxing.[4] The Cebu City Sports Complex was the only venue in the area large enough to have a public hearing for Cebu City to discuss land reform and urban renewal,[5] and for a government job fair.[6] It was also considered to be used as a temporary storm shelter for Cebu's coastal baranggays when Typhoon Seniang threatened to hit the island on 2006.[7]
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[edit] References
- ^ Cebu City government website. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ "A ‘megadome’ for Cebu City: Councilor Jack," Sun Star Cebu, May 16, 2007, found at Sun Star Cebu website. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ World Events Guide. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ Philippines boxing website. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ Timon Lely, "Land tenureship and civil society: in two city districts in Cebu City, research report", p. 34, found at socgeo.ruhosting.nl website. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ "Cebu City gov't to hold mega-registration at sports complex for jobs fair on June 12," June 5, 2008, found at Philippines Information Agency government website. Accessed June 11, 2009.
- ^ "CEBU CITY BRACES FOR TROPICAL STORM". PHILIPPINE HEADLINE NEWS ONLINE. 2006-12-09. http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/hl/hl104888.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
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