Lanao de Norte, led by its provincial governor, Rep. Imelda Q. Dimaporo, has unveiled the infrastructure development plan for the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC).
Located in Tubod, Gov. Dimaporo recently inaugurated a football turf built by leading sports architecture company, E-Sports International, that has been certified with the FIFA Quality mark, the first of its kind in Region X.
“MCC football field’s compliance with the FIFA quality program marks a significant achievement for the province, paving the way for the development of local athletic talent, boosting tourism and fostering economic growth,” said Gov. Dimaporo.
“This accomplishment underscores our vision to propel Lanao del Norte into sports excellence by equipping our province with world-class, internationally-certified facilities capable of hosting both local and international sporting events.”
The MCC football field is equipped with DUO Shape, an advanced surface recognized for its exceptional performance and safety attributes. This turf system also integrates the latest Flexidrain technology, allowing for faster water drainage—approximately one liter per second per square meter—guaranteeing ideal playing conditions despite heavy rainfall.
Furthermore, the surface provides improved cushioning, minimizing impact stress and enhancing player safety, which is a crucial aspect of modern football infrastructure.
Both DUO Shape and Flexidrain are made by renowned Italian manufacturer, Limonta, which is one of only nine FIFA-Preferred Producers for artificial turf.
“The MCC football field is truly a world-class venue that the whole country can be proud of, and E-Sports is working continuously with the LGU to build more internationally-certified facilities in MCC,” said Audris Romualdez, Managing Director, E-Sports International. “We are grateful to the government of Lanao del Norte for giving E-Sports the opportunity to be part of a unified effort to realize their vision of making MCC one of the most comprehensive sports complexes in the Philippines, with facilities that are built to last and at par with global standards.”
According to Gov. Dimaporo, an oval track is currently under construction by E-Sports International, which will also be certified by the international governing body for the sport of athletics, World Athletics (WA).
-more-In 2023, the MCC, a 71-hectare integrated sports complex built in 2011, was declared by the Philippine Senate as a tourist destination, thus securing funding support towards the development of sports infrastructure in MCC while driving tourism and economic opportunities in the province and surrounding areas.
Currently, the MCC complex has a trade center, gymnasium, swimming pool, hotel, cafeteria, a stadium of 14,000 seating capacity, and is home to a motocross track. It has hosted various local and international competitions including the Palarong Pambansa.
