Considered to be the one of the most historic structures in the Philippines. It has been the official residence of the highest chief executive of the country since 1863. Located next ot the Pasig River, it served as a summer residence for the Spanish governor-general during the early 1800s. Governor General Rafael de Echague moved the seat of government to Malacaņang Palace after an earthquake devastated the Palacio del Governador in Intramuros.

Since then, it has been witness to the numerous challenges that have faced the nation and the events that have defined our history. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo holds office in the Palace and receives her official callers and state visitors at the Presidential function area. A wing of the Palace is open to the public as a Philippine Presidential Museum.