Paglaum Sports Complex
The Paglaum Sports Complex is a sports venue in Bacolod, Philippines adjacent to the Negros Occidental High School. It was established during the administration of Governor Alfredo Montelibano Jr. in the 1970s. It hosted three editions of the Palarong Pambansa (1971, 1974, 1979).[1]
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| Location | Lacson Street, Bacolod, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 10°39′40″N 122°56′44″E |
| Owner | Negros Occidental Provincial Government |
| Operator | Department of Education |
| Opened | 1970s |
The complex was under supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd) until 2011.[2] DepEd and the provincial government of Negros Occidental signed a compromise agreement where in DepEd returned the supervision of the complex to the provincial government.[3]
Recently, the Paglaum Sports Complex serves as an alternative venue to the Bacolod Public Plaza for the MassKara Festival celebration.[4]
Paglaum Stadium
The Paglaum Stadium hosted various football events, such as the 1991 Philippines International Cup and the football event of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games.
In 2012, a two-hectare portion of the four-hectare Paglaum Sports Complex was partitioned for the construction of the Capitol-owned Negros First CyberCentre (NFCC) as an IT-BPO Outsourcing Hub. It was inaugurated in April 2015 in rites led by President Benigno S. Aquino III.[5]
The stadium became unfit to host football matches following the erection of business establishments around the area.[6] As of 2013, the provincial government has been proposing for a renovation of the stadium to serve as alternative venue to Panaad Park and Stadium, particularly for football competition.[1]
While the complex itself is run by DepEd, the lighting of the stadium is owned by the Philippine Sports Commission.[2]
References
- Gulanan, Jerome (25 September 2013). "Paglaum Complex to undergo facelift". Watchmen Daily Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Henson, Joaquin (7 February 2011). "Azkalmania triggers business boom". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Gomez, Carla (1 March 2011). "DepEd secretary returns Paglaum". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Singuay, Mae (16 October 2014). "MASSKARA FESTIVAL ARENA DANCE SPORTS COMPLEX READY". Panay News. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Agency, Philippine News (1 May 2015). "President Aquino unveils P674-M Negros First Cyber Centre". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Galunan, Jerome Jr. (25 November 2015). "Panaad eyed to host 2016 Suzuki Cup". Watchmen Daily Journal. Retrieved 25 November 2015.