Malacañang of the North, Presidential museum in Paoay, Philippines
Malacañang of the North is a two-story mansion overlooking Paoay Lake with seven rooms organized by theme and filled with objects from the Marcos presidential years. The rooms display personal items, photographs, and documents that record the activities and decisions of that time.
The Philippine Tourism Authority built this residence in 1977 as an official provincial retreat for President Ferdinand Marcos's 60th birthday celebration. The site was designed to serve as a peaceful location away from the capital.
The rooms here show how Philippine society worked during the Marcos years, including farming, foreign relations, and workers abroad. You see how daily life and government programs connected to each other at that time.
The museum is open most days and offers guided tours where staff explain the context of what is displayed. Asking for a guide when you arrive will help you understand the exhibits better.
The collections include rare personal items and private moments from daily life during a major period of Philippine history. The house itself was designed with international style using local materials, and the views of the lake from its windows add to the sense of being in a special retreat.
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