Malacanang Palace is the home of the President of the Philippines. It tells many history, and a significant part of Philippine history. It like the White House of the United States of America.
Home of the governor-generals and presidents of the Philippines since the 1860s, the Malacañang Palace is a fittingly grand and intriguing edifice, well worth the minor hassle involved in arranging a visit.
Much of the palace is permanently off-limits to the public, but you can visit the wing that houses the Malacañang Museum (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; P50; T02/784-4286, Wwww.president.gov.ph) by making an appointment at least seven days in advance.
You’ll need to email or fax a letter of request to the palace, stating your name, preferred date and time of visit, and attaching a photocopy or scan of your passport; call first to confirm the latest procedure.
You can also join a tour run by Ivan Man Dy of Old Manila Walks (T0917/329-1622, Wwww.oldmanilawalks.com), which saves you the bother.
The Malacañang occupies the site of a smaller stone house dating from 1750. In 1825 the Spanish government bought it and, in 1849, made it the summer residence of the governor-general of the Philippines.
After the governors’ palace in Intramuros was destroyed in the earthquake of 1863, the move to Malacañang was made permanent and the property was extended several times over the years.
The museum occupies the beautifully restored Kalayaan Hall, completed in 1921, and traces the history of the palace and of the presidency from Emilio Aguinaldo to the present day.
The palace is in J.P. Laurel Street in San Miguel district, a short taxi ride east of Intramuros and Quiapo.
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