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A Tour of Laperal Mansion: The President’s Guest House

 An exclusive look into the newly-restored Laperal Mansion, the crown jewel of the group of the President’s historic residences-turned museums that include the Gold

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<p>As part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s commitment to treasuring and preserving our country’s history while strengthening our diplomatic ties, a guided tour of the nation’s most historic homes was organized for Ambassadors assigned to the Philippines. The tour was a showcase of Filipino culture and is a part of the ongoing efforts of the President to restore and preserve Philippine heritage sites.  </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/889b69dd-1562-426a-a8a9-9ed784cb4ece_signal-2024-02-22-080857_024.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">L-R: H.E. Hae Kyong Yu (Australia), H.E. Răduţa-Dana Matache (Romania), H.E. Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa (Sri Lanka), H.E. Laure Nicole Stephanie Beaufils (UK), Usec. Ma. Theresa P Lazaro, H.E. MaryKay Loss Carlson (USA), H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado (Spain), H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi (Qatar), H.E. Mohamed Obaid Salem Alqataam Alzaabi (UAE), Deputy Social Secretary Bernardina Lourdes A. Tantoco</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>Diplomats were welcomed at the <strong>Goldenberg Mansion</strong>, a former Presidential guest house, and led next door to the <strong>Teus Mansion</strong>, a 19th-century home that currently houses the Presidential Museum. Ambassadors walked through exhibits that charted the evolution of Philippine leadership–including their triumphs and pitfalls. Teus, a home with a past as colorful as its facade, now serves as a treasure trove of priceless pieces of Philippine history.<div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0721ed5a-805d-41b9-8b9b-1e021b376217_signal-2024-02-22-080857_019.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e386bc57-a624-4a20-a529-0148369aaf48_signal-2024-02-22-080857_004.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/efb248c3-1817-4fd5-915d-b0e7f75b2196_1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5d3ebd58-52be-4497-81ec-336b52d7a57a_signal-2024-02-22-080857_006.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/44bc0752-dd4f-4338-8362-ab2422f74861_signal-2024-02-22-080857_007.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/44e4e2df-fcdd-4ca0-8235-9dab8b0812d1_signal-2024-02-22-080857_009.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7f6a0520-4c19-468e-b45f-291d2714d4cd_signal-2024-02-22-080857_011.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f863f456-5641-4c5b-be14-b321c92c64bb_signal-2024-02-22-080857_012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2cd6a631-698f-4bdb-8ea0-77cee37702d9_signal-2024-02-22-080857_014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9a9cbd9c-fc68-4a0e-81d0-c17a5c0e56cc_signal-2024-02-22-080857_017.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d6a900d0-cad9-437f-9b78-579deee5b259_signal-2024-02-22-080857_018.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/84a69021-1f22-4f2a-bd84-f292017d7a49_signal-2024-02-22-080857_023.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b77386a4-1900-4e49-a993-21b103c33340_signal-2024-02-22-080857_024.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ac5aa263-e9c7-495f-96ab-8d3d07cdf191_signal-2024-02-22-080857_025.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/84941b52-62e9-4526-8c3c-5721bfc112a3_signal-2024-02-22-080857_028.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Top (L-R): Atty. Junalyn Gift So, Ms. Karen Santos, H.E. Charles John Brown III (Holy See), Ms. Bettina Araneta - AboitizBottom (L-R): H.E. Sonexay Vannaxay (Lao PDR), H.E. Marco Clemente (Italy), H.E. Peter Francis Tavita Kell (New Zealand), H.E. Marciano Octavio Garcia da Silva (Timor-Leste), H.E. Phan Peuv (Cambodia)</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - L-R: H.E. Hae Kyong Yu (Australia), H.E. Răduţa-Dana Matache (Romania), H.E. Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa (Sri Lanka), H.E. Laure Nicole Stephanie Beaufils (UK), Usec. Ma. Theresa P Lazaro, H.E. MaryKay Loss Carlson (USA), H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado (Spain), H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi (Qatar), H.E. Mohamed Obaid Salem Alqataam Alzaabi (UAE), Deputy Social Secretary Bernardina Lourdes A. Tantoco</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>The tour continued to Bahay Ugnayan, a home that holds our current president’s         “Road to Malacañang,” a fascinating insight into his milestones leading up to his return to the palace. </p><div><br/></div><p>All three historic homes have been restored as museums, and are open to the public, free of charge.</p><div><br/></div><p>The highlight of the tour was a surprise visit to the newly restored  Laperal Mansion, the crown jewel of the group of residences. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/80eb0d13-46f0-48e2-963c-7c545581a7b3_laperal mansion facade.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Laperal Mansion Facade"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Laperal Mansion Facade</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Located in Arlegui street adjacent to Malacañan Palace, the elegant European mansion is infused with tropical touches and features fourteen meticulously designed bedrooms and two sun rooms named in honor of past presidents, all of which were done by the country’s very best artisans and designers.</p><div><br/></div><p>The home also has three staterooms, named as an homage to three figures who are cornerstones of Philippine history: Magellan, MacArthur, and Rizal. This collaborative effort has resulted in a revival of heritage, a showcase of local talent, and a celebration of foreign diplomacy.</p><div><br/></div><p>The <strong>Laperal Mansion</strong> is set to serve as the official Presidential Guest House for foreign heads of state or government. This establishment embodies the Filipino’s brand of hospitality and His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s intent to strengthen and expand the Philippines’ relations with its partners in the international community.</p><div><br/></div><p>Here are the photos and details of each of the rooms:</p><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6e2201fb-20f6-454d-929d-4107f76fe28d_aguinaldo%20hall.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/879044a8-f753-4b87-9dca-34a2f8b8dee4_aguinaldo%20hall.jpg" alt="Aguinaldo Hall" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/65a2034e-9879-4be4-ad73-fa905aec047f_aquino%20iii.jpg" alt="Aquino III Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d22853ea-5533-46d7-a44d-28b91ed22031_aquino.jpg" alt="Aquino Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0702a79c-ecf4-42df-a339-a040707cdee5_arroyo.jpg" alt="Arroyo Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a518171e-e3ab-441a-8134-5aceff6c0049_duterte.jpg" alt="Duterte Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fcbb9364-68c6-4364-ad00-88893da31d40_estrada.jpg" alt="Estrada Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/37319fdc-5baf-44cc-9172-18822fd99c97_garcia.jpg" alt="Garcia Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/23823f82-5c8a-494d-a50c-32a06d82566c_macapagal.jpg" alt="Macapagal Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f2e15540-8a67-4413-ae3d-b38b0b292100_magasaysay%20room.jpeg" alt="Magsaysay Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3c394961-9764-43a9-a406-1e0507be4baf_magellan.jpg" alt="Magellan Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f7daa78f-a5c8-4201-99b1-bd07e010ecd7_mcarthur.jpg" alt="McArthur Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7c39e784-bf1e-49fa-8650-212f30d57bc5_quirino.jpg" alt="Quirino Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b73c4307-ebc1-4c12-8626-184e15d1c6e0_quezon.jpg" alt="Quezon Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/affd28b9-c898-4c6e-9275-dae0c45a235a_ramos.jpg" alt="Ramos Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4b03fcd6-48c0-4988-8d4e-654d00911b4e_rizal.jpg" alt="Rizal Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/74ab9aa0-5d1e-45c3-92a2-d518b3c0adba_roxas.jpg" alt="Roxas Room" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aguinaldo Hall</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aquino III Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aquino Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Arroyo Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Duterte Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Estrada Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Garcia Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Macapagal Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Magsaysay Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Magellan Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>McArthur Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Quirino Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Quezon Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ramos Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Rizal Room</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Roxas Room</p></div></div></div></div>

 An exclusive look into the newly-restored Laperal Mansion, the crown jewel of the group of the President’s historic residences-turned museums that include the Goldenberg Mansion, Teus Mansion, and Bahay Ugnayan