The start date marked the 100th anniversary the Iglesia ni Cristo was formally established in the Philippines by Felix Y.

The task force was led by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino.

[7] On August 17, 2011, the Iglesia Ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo led the groundbreaking of the Ciudad de Victoria in Bocaue and Santa Maria, Bulacan.

[8] According to the INC, Eduardo's father and predecessor Eraño Manalo had long plans for a large complex where events similar in scale to the Centennial could be held.

[10] The main event of the Iglesia ni Cristo Centennial took place at the Ciudad de Victoria in Bulacan.

INC Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo led the worship service held at the then-newly inaugurated Philippine Arena which was filled to its seating capacity.

[11] The "Iglesia ni Cristo sa mga Huling Araw (Church of Christ in these Last Days)", an original musical presentation or oratorio, followed the worship service.

[11] The MMDA imposed a truck ban for vehicles not carrying perishable goods in NLEX and other major thoroughfares in Bulacan and Metro Manila from July 26 to 28, to alleviate the anticipated heavy traffic situation in the area.