EVM Convention Center

The EVM Convention Center is a convention center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is associated with the Iglesia ni Cristo.

EVM Convention Center

Address	Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines
Coordinates	14.6627°N 121.0474°E / 14.6627; 121.0474
Owner	Iglesia ni Cristo
Type	Convention center
Capacity	2,936[a]
Opened	March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)

History

The EVM Convention Center was built by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), a Philippine-based Christian church. It was among the named projects of the INC for its Centennial celebration on July 27, 2014.^[1] An accident occurred at the construction site on February 2013 killing a worker.^[2] The facility was not finished in time for the church anniversary.

It was inaugurated on March 15, 2022 with INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo leading the conduct of the International Conference, for Ministers and Ministerial Workers.^[3]

The name of the convention center is based on the initials of the Church’s Executive Minister, Eduardo V. Manalo.

Specifications

The building has the following auditoriums:^[3]

• Felix Y. Manalo Hall – 2,936 seats
• Eraño G. Manalo Hall – 1,659 seats
• Glicerio B. Santos Jr. Hall – 271 seats

Events

Aside from INC events, the convention center has served as a venue for other notable events such as STAYC's fan meet in the Philippines;^[4] the group stage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports tournament, MLBB M5 World Championship in December 2023 as well as the MPL Philippines's Season 12 playoff.^[5]

Notes

1. Across 3 halls