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- Manila
- Malacanang Palace
Malacanang Palace
The name of the Malacanang Palace, now the seat of government
and official residence of the Philippines head of state, comes from
the vernacular 'May Lakan Diyan', which means 'there lives a noble
man'. This gracious villa has been a noble residence on the north
bank of the Pasig River since the 18th Century, when it was built
for a Spanish aristocrat. In 1825 the Spanish Government bought the
property as a summer house for the Governor General, but it later
became the permanent seat of the head of state. There is now a
museum housed in the palace that features mementos from each of the
Philippine's presidents, including the notorious Ferdinand and
Imelda Marcos.
Information & Facts
Address
JP Laurel Street, San Miguel
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm
Time