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ROXAS City – The Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center (DRCC) along Legaspi Street in this city is currently undergoing major redevelopment to transform it into a modern and multi-purpose venue.
Once completed, the new DRCC’s ground floor will feature a lobby and retractable as well as movable bleachers with a total seating capacity of 1,440, while the standing capacity of the building can accommodate about 3,000 audience members.
Its second floor will include VIP rooms, a central control room, a balcony, and a snack bar, while the third floor houses the mechanical room.
Earlier this year, Mayor Ronnie Dadivas announced the temporary closure of the DRCC to make way for its renovation into a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
The venue, he said, will be equipped with a centralized air conditioning system along with an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) electrical system to ensure seamless power continuity during outages. It will also have excellent and world-class lighting that would be suitable for any occasion, from sports events to large conventions.
The city mayor added that it will be renamed the Dinggoy Roxas Community Center.
In January 2024, the indoor arena hosted the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s (PPO) outreach concert.
The DRCC stands as a versatile landmark in the city, serving as a hub for sports, culture, and community gatherings, among others, since it opened as a public venue for gatherings and activities in the late 1980s.
It is named in honor of Gerardo “Dinggoy” Araneta Roxas Jr., who served as the youngest member of the House of Representatives for Capiz’s 1st District from 1987 until his untimely death in 1993. (PIA)
