Malacanang Palace

Malacanang Palace

Malacanang Palace in Manila is located on the banks of Pasig River in the Manila suburb of San Miguel. This palace is historic and was built in the 18th century by a Spanish noble called Don Luis Rocha. The Malacanang Palace later became the official summer residence of the 18 Spanish Governors and thereafter 14 American civil Governors.

It was in the year of 1825 that Malacanang Palace was bought by the Spanish government and in 1937 became the official residence of the Philippine President. The Palace became popular as the home of President Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, who became the longest residents from 1965 to 1986, when the President Marcos was deposed and the palace was stormed by the local populace and the media.

The Malacanang Palace became the official residence of the Philippines President after the independence. Today the Complex has the Malacanang Place, the Bonifacio Hall, Kalayaan Hall, Mabini Hall and the New Executive building. One would find Malacanang Park across the river that has a golf course and the Commonwealth era presidential rest house.

The architectural style of the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila has undergone several alterations since the last 150 years and has lost its original architectural merit. It is seen with arches, balconies, frills and sliding windows

The historical rooms of the Malacanang Palace are not accessible to the general public but it is now much better than what was during the dictatorship. But not to be missed are the three chandeliers in the reception hall, the hardwood used for the staircase, the portraits of the former Presidents and the music room and the palace museum that is open to the public.

The Mendiola Street near to the Palace is often the place for protests and rallies against the government.

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