Manila, April 14 -- The construction of a major coliseum in this city, with an estimated capacity of up to 11,450 persons, is expected to be completed this year, the City Tourism Office said in an update on Monday.

In a statement, the City Tourism Office said the facility, located between Barangays Alijis and Tangub, is at least 70 percent complete.

"The Bacolod Coliseum has an estimated capacity of up to 11,450 persons for conventions, 7,800 for basketball games, and over 10,000 for large-scale events such as concerts and boxing matches," it added.

Earlier this year, an additional funding of PHP50 million has been allocated by the city government for some installations not funded in the original budget of about PHP800 million sourced ...