Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) was formally inaugurated.
Address: Vicente Sotto St, Pasay, Metro Manila.
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E-mail for general information: rbpadilla@picc.gov.ph
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Website: www.picc.gov.ph
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Total function space (m²) 21,771
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Total exhibition space (m²) 12,564
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Theatre/auditorium (#seats) 3,813
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Meeting rooms (#) 35 from to m²
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Largest non-exhibit space (m²) 3,175
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Driving time to nearest airport 15 minutes
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International airport
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Adjacent hotel rooms (#) 609
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PICC
was opened in time for the country's hosting of the 1976 World
Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting. It was esigned by
Architect Leandro V. Locsin, a Filipino National Artist in Architecture, its
construction was undertaken in a short span of 23 months.
Markedly, PICC hosted the annual Awards Night of the Filipino
Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), the Philippine equivalent of the
Oscars, mostly at its Plenary Hall.
It also aid as the home of the Office of the Vice President of
the Philippines until 2005. At present, PICC serves as a venue for national and
international conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and other special events.It
caters to organizers of international, regional and local events by providing
highly advanced conferencing equipment and facilities and, most importantly,
friendly, efficient and professional services.
The Philippine International Convention Center provides the
perfect venue for every gathering and purpose. It offers excellent facilities
for meetings, conventions, exhibits and special events – a Plenary Hall that
can seat more than 3,500, an elegant Reception Hall, Exhibit Areas and various
Meeting Rooms. Spaces herein are versatile enough to be transformed into almost
any number of settings for any kind of event.
PICC maintains a complete line of support facilities and
services including modern audio-visual technology, conferencing systems,
telecommunication facilities, security systems and service areas and assistance
– the key to making every event at PICC successful.
The PICC assures clients and guests of excellent food and
service by the center’s exclusive caterer, one of the most reputable restaurant
and food catering companies in the Philippines.
We at PICC go out of our way to satisfy and exceed clients’
needs and expectations, enabling them to have the most wonderful experience in
each and every event that they attend at the Center. Truly, PICC lives up to
its illustrious role as “Host to the World”.
References:
Philippines News Agency archives
Philippines News Agency archives
EVENTFULdotcom
AIPCdotorg
PICCdotGovdotPH
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