Claim: The Bacolod City Arena's construction was to commence in 2016 or 2017, if the Philippines' bid was successful; thus the Bacolod City Government acquired an eight hectare from the Philippine Reclamation Authority as part of the latter's share in a reclamation project.
Evidence: It was planned if the Philippines' bid was successful, the Bacolod City Arena's construction was to commence in 2016 or 2017. The Bacolod City Government acquired an 8 hectare from the Philippine Reclamation Authority as part of the later's share in a reclamation project with Bacolod Real Estate Development Corp.