Malacañang Palace, a beautiful house of white arches and balconies running the length of the building, is a serene yet majestic building resting on the northern banks of the Pasig River in Manila. It is undoubtedly the most powerful residence of the land as it the official residence and offices of the president of the Philippines. ‘Malacañang’ is now a word closely related with the presidential seat and is believed to have its origins in ‘may lakan diyan’ meaning, ‘there is a nobleman there’ which is only fitting in its present context.
The palace built in accordance with Spanish colonial architecture, in 1750 as a summer house, was first owned by a Spanish aristocrat and wealthy merchant, Don Luís Rocha. It was later purchased by the state in 1825 and from there on it has been the residence of eighteen Spanish Governors-General, fourteen American Civil Governors to be followed by the Presidents of Philippines starting from President Manuel L. Quezón in 1935.
Bearing the address of 1000 José P. Laurel Street, San Miguel, Manila, this complex boasts the Malacañang Palace, Kalayaan Hall (former executive building, now a museum), Bonifacio Hall, Mabini Hall and few other smaller buildings built in later years. The Malacañang Park situated on the opposite bank of the river consists of a golf course, the Bahaya Pangarapa or a Commonwealth-era presidential rest house, a recreational hall. It has a park blessed by nature and pruned by man without disturbing its already astounding beauty, serene and austere environment, making it a perfect place to invite a foreign diplomat for tea.
This power house of carpeted floors, crystal chandeliers and long corridors hung with portraits of powerful men and women of the land bearing witness to life changing decisions taken by those in command. It is the venue for many balls and gala nights spent by some of the most powerful and wealthiest people of our time and also to a few of the best kept secrets of the state.
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