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Laperal Mansion
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Laperal Mansion was recently refurbished and re-opened to host key dignitaries
As part of President Ferdinand R Marcos, Jr’s commitment to treasuring and preserving our country’s history while strengthening our diplomatic ties, one of the nation’s most historic homes, Laperal Mansion, has been reimagined by 14 of the nation’s best interior designers. Each eagerly and thoughtfully infused a part of themselves into their creations and brought this heritage sight to life with designs, materials, and furniture that are uniquely Filipino.
The venue is set to serve as the official Presidential Guest House for foreign heads of state or government. Located in Arlegui Street adjacent to Malacañan Palace, the elegant European mansion was infused with tropical touches and features 14 meticulously designed bedrooms and two sun rooms named in honour of past presidents. The home also has three staterooms named after three cornerstone figures in Philippine history: Magellan, MacArthur, and Rizal.
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Above Aguinaldo Hall, Laperal Mansion
Aguinaldo Hall, Laperal Mansion
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This collaborative effort for Laperal Mansion has resulted in a revival of heritage, a showcase of local talent, and a celebration of foreign diplomacy. As the official Presidential Guest House for foreign heads of state or government, the administration will be able to proudly showcase just how full of talent, beauty, and promise the Philippines is. This further underscores the importance of the Presidential efforts towards cultural preservation and modernisation of Filipino artistry, allowing our treasures to be shared with the world, from the actual building and its interiors to the bright talents behind it.
This establishment embodies the Filipino brand of hospitality and President Marcos’s intent to strengthen and expand the Philippines’ relations with its partners in the international community.
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Above The Magsaysay Room, Laperal Mansion
Above The Arroyo Room, Laperal Mansion
The Magsaysay Room, Laperal Mansion
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A guided tour of the nation’s most historic homes was recently organised for ambassadors assigned to the Philippines. Diplomats were welcomed at the Goldenberg Mansion, a former Presidential guest house and led next door to the Teus Mansion, a 19th-century home currently houses the Presidential Museum. The tour continued to Bahay Ugnayan, a home that holds our current president’s “Road to Malacañang”, a fascinating lookback into Marcos’s milestones leading up to his return to the palace. All three historic homes have been restored as museums and are open to the public, free of charge. Lastly, guests were welcomed to preview the newly renovated Laperal Mansion.
Above Top Row (L-R): H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkoe (Finland), H.E. Marat Pavlov (Russia) | 2nd Row (L-R): H.E. Huang Xilian (China), H.E. Alvaro Domingo Jara Bucarey (Chile) | 3rd Row (L-R): H.E. Marie Fontanel (France), H.E. Niyazi Evren Akyol (Türkiye) | Bottom Row (L-R): Social Secretary Bianca Cristina C. Zobel, Ms. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala, H.E. Saleh As'ad Saleh Mohammad (Palestine), H.E. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Usec. Reichel P. Quiñones
Above 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
Top Row (L-R): H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkoe (Finland), H.E. Marat Pavlov (Russia) | 2nd Row (L-R): H.E. Huang Xilian (China), H.E. Alvaro Domingo Jara Bucarey (Chile) | 3rd Row (L-R): H.E. Marie Fontanel (France), H.E. Niyazi Evren Akyol (Türkiye) | Bottom Row (L-R): Social Secretary Bianca Cristina C. Zobel, Ms. Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala, H.E. Saleh As'ad Saleh Mohammad (Palestine), H.E. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, Usec. Reichel P. Quiñones
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The ongoing meaningful efforts from the Office of the President to preserve our heritage sites aid the promotion and celebration of Filipino culture. The restoration of these iconic buildings showcases how our traditional culture and artistry can be beautifully translated in contemporary ways through architecture and design, paying homage to the Philippines’s storied roots. The emphasis on cultural preservation will give Filipinos and the world more avenues to celebrate and be proud of our nation’s heritage while we continue to discover our cultural identity.
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