Manila, Feb. 21 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the turnover of about PHP500 million for the renovation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum (JMRC) in Naga City.

The funding requirement for the facility upgrade was released through a Special Allotment Release Order, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

Marcos visited Naga City to inspect the JMRC, which was named after the late Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, husband of former vice president and now city Mayor Leni Robredo.

The PCO said the allocated budget will cover the retrofitting and modernization of the coliseum, including the installation of a community kitchen capable of feeding thousands during disasters, improvements to sanitatio...