Philippine International Convention Center
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The Philippine International Convention Center (Filipino: Sentrong Pangkumbensyong Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas, or PICC) is a convention center located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. The facility has been the host of numerous local and foreign conventions, meetings, fairs, and social events.
Philippine International Convention Center (Sentrong Pangkumbensyong Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas) | |
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Location | Vicente Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°33′15″N 120°58′57″E |
Owner | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Built | 1974–1976 |
Architect | Leandro Locsin Raul Locsin (1996 renovation) |
Opened | September 5, 1976; 47 years ago (1976-09-05) |
Renovated | 1996 |
Former names | Manila International Conference Center (1974–1975) |
Classroom-style seating | 12–1,188 |
Meeting-room seating | 12–200 |
Banquet/ballroom | 24–3,168 |
Theatre seating | 27–3,996 |
Enclosed space | |
• Total space | 12 hectares (30 acres) |
• Exhibit hall floor | More than 70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2) |
• Breakout/meeting | 38 meeting rooms |
Parking | 612 slots (2024)[1] |
Website | |
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The PICC also hosts the satellite office of the Professional Regulation Commission and an office of the Securities and Exchange Commission.[2][3][4] It formerly housed the office of the Vice President of the Philippines from 1992 to 2005 and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.