SET IN STONE. Uniprom, Inc., the company that manages the Smart Araneta Coliseum, has signed an agreement with the local organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, April 19. The international tilt will be co-hosted by the Philippines together with Indonesia and Japan starting this August. The Smart Araneta Coliseum has been picked as one of the venues of this prestigious sporting event, and the Araneta Group has invested heavily in upgrading the facilities of the Big Dome to ensure that it delivers a world-class experience for both local and international basketball fanatics. Present during the signing ceremony, which was held at the Owner’s Circle inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum, were (from L to R), Erika Dy, Deputy Event Director of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Local Organizing Committee; Irene Jose, Chief Operating Officer of Uniprom, Inc.; and John Lucas, Commercial Division Head of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Local Organizing Committee and JMC Representative.
Aside from an upgraded Big Dome, basketball fans from here and around the world can also look forward to exploring the soon-to-open Gateway Mall 2, a world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment destination that is directly connected to the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The new Gateway Mall 2 will house a wide variety of restaurants, stores, and entertainment options that will surely redefine your malling experience.
