Guns N' Roses to Play Venue Owned By Iglesia Ni Cristo

This November Guns N' Roses, the apotheosis of 80's hard rock, will be playing Manila for the first time EVER! They will rock your socks off with all their hits. They wanna hear you scream!

The venue is the Philippine Arena which has hosted acts such as Katy Perry, Eat Bulaga, and various PFB games. But did you know...

THE PHILIPPINE ARENA IS OWNED BY THE IGLEISA NI CRISTO!!

Yes that means if you go see Guns N' Roses play their first ever Manila show you will be filling the coffers of this Bad Religion, the INC. What a conundrum for rock fans! But why is Guns N' Roses playing this venue? Why did Katy Perry play this venue? Why was Chris Brown slated to play this venue? (He subsequently cancelled and a brouhaha ensued.)

The stated purpose of this arena is to promote wholesome clean living.

http://sports.inquirer.net/13449/biggest-sports-dome-not-for-profit

“The Arena,” stressed my source, “is being built not to make a profit. In fact, it is not even commercialized nor aimed at making money.” 

On the contrary, the complex aims to establish itself as a wholesome gathering place for people and an entertainment venue for the whole family, serving as a venue for religious, cultural and sporting events. Besides, my source said, the Philippine Arena could help boost the country’s tourism industry.

Look at these ticket prices from Katy Perry's 2015 tour.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/371266/philippine-arena-open-for-use-by-non-iglesia-orgs-officials-say/story/

Ticket Prices:

VIP – P15,900

Patron – P13,500

Lower Box Premium – P10,500

Lower Box Regular – P8,900

Upper Box A Premium – P6,000

Upper Box A Regular – P4,000

Upper Box B Premium – P3,000

Upper Box B Regular – P900

Here are the ticket prices for Guns N' Roses:

http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/guns-n-roses-live-in-manila-2018/

Ticket Prices:

P15,595 – Platinum

P13,390 – Lower Box A Premium

P10,080 – Lower Box A Regular

P7,875 – Lower Box B Premium

P5,670 – Lower Box B Regular

P2,365 – Upper Box A

P1,575 – Upper Box B Premium

P1,050 – Upper Box B Regular

P840 – Upper Box B Sides

These tickets are more expensive than Katy Perry's. Is this what they mean by "No profit"?

While waiting for the show itself, GNR fans can hang out at The Philippine Arena’s VIP Lounge and Entertainment Tent, which will have a food fair, bazaars, motoring and sports exhibits, and a grand fireworks display. 

Transportation to the venue will consist of Point-to-Point (P2P) shuttle buses. Bus schedules and pickup points will be posted at strategic locations. 

The venue likewise offes a staycation package, with more than 400 housing units available for overnight stay.  For reservations, log on to philippinearena.net, or visit Official Philippine Arena on Facebook, or contact 09163372756.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/296817/preparations-guns-n-roses-philippine-arena-concert-underway/

Yeah right! 400 housing units for overnight stay is just to make costs. So is all the food and the shuttle buses. Guns N' Roses is playing a charity event.

What about the Philippine Arena being a venue for good old fashioned wholesome family entertainment?

The Iglesia Ni Cristo-owned Philippine Arena will be available for use by interested Filipino and international organizations provided their activities will be in accordance with the Bible’s teachings, church officials said Monday. 

“We reserve the right to determine what kinds of activities will be held here based on wholesome Christian principles and values that our church upholds,” Iglesia Ni Cristo evangelist Bro. Bienvenido Santiago Jr. said during the arena's inauguration.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/371266/philippine-arena-open-for-use-by-non-iglesia-orgs-officials-say/story/

Wow! I never knew Guns N' Roses was a band with "wholesome Christian principles and values" that the INC upholds.

They may not hold Christian values but it sure looks like Guns N' Roses is good wholesome family fun.

It's all Lies, Lies, Lies from the Iglesia Ni Cristo.  Which makes their arena the perfect venue for Guns N' Roses' first ever Manila concert.