Metrowalk viewed as a possible location for the planned PBA Arena.
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THE
PBA is looking at a piece of the ‘Payanig sa Pasig’ property or where the Metrowalk Commercial Complex stands as a possible location for its own arena.
Commissioner
Willie Marcial and former Ilocos Sur governor
Chavit Singson had preliminary discussions about the league’s plan for its own arena during Game One of the Governors’ Cup finals between
TNT and
Barangay Ginebra at the Ynares Center last Sunday where Singson was present, a source said.
Singson, through the LCS Group, controls the Metrowalk property located at the general vicinity of Ortigas Avenue and Meralco Avenue in Pasig City. It was once the site of the ‘Payanig sa Pasig’ amusement park that became a popular attraction during the 1990s.
According to a report by Esquire, Singson, through his BLEMP Commercial Philippines Inc., is claiming ownership of the entire 18.5 hectares of the ‘Payanig sa Pasig’ lot which includes the Metrowalk property.
Singson said last April that his company plans to redevelop the area into a ‘new city’. One of the stations of the Metro Manila Subway that is now being constructed will also be located in the area.
The PBA’s dream to build an arena it can call its own was revived after their planning session prior to the 49th season.