The Quezon City government has renovated the Amoranto Sports Complex, positioning it as a venue for grassroots training as well as national and international sports events.
The upgraded complex now boasts a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool equipped with competition-grade technology, including touchpad sensors and timing monitors, along with a warm-up pool, locker rooms, and seating for 300 spectators. Additional facilities include an indoor tennis court, a professional basketball court, and a multipurpose lobby for events.
Martin Julian Manese, action officer of the complex, stated that several areas are now open to the public, welcoming both residents and non-residents of Quezon City. However, he emphasized that the facilities are designed for serious training and top-level competition. “This isn’t just for recreation. These facilities are built for serious training and top-level competition,” Manese told the Philippine News Agency.
Mayor Joy Belmonte, who inaugurated the facility over the weekend, highlighted the upgrade as a commitment to developing local athletic talent and attracting major tournaments. “Isa sa mga pangarap at pangako ni Mayor Joy Belmonte ay ang magkaroon ang ating lungsod ng world-class facilities para sa ating mga atleta, gayundin, para magamit na venue sa iba’t ibang mga patimpalak (One of Mayor Joy Belmonte’s dreams and promises is for our city to have world-class facilities for our athletes, as well as to be used as a venue for various competitions),” the city government stated in a Facebook post.
The pool is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with plans for evening hours to accommodate training swimmers. Entrance fees are PHP100 per person or PHP1,500 for groups of 15. Additionally, there are plans to provide free access to top-performing student athletes through a partnership with Vice Mayor Gian Sotto’s office.
Looking ahead, the city is preparing to open a FIFA-grade football field by 2026, along with courts and rooms for badminton, pickleball, billiards, and table tennis, according to Manese. The Amoranto Stadium was originally built in 1966 during the administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.