Today, June 11, marks the 150th year since Malacanang Palace became the seat of power and official residence of the chief executive of the Philippines.
The Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros was originally the seat of power, but an earthquake demolished the building in 1863, forcing Gobernador general de Filipinas Rafael Echague y Bermingham to move to Malacanang. On June 11, 1863, Malacanang was declared his official residence by Superior Decree.
Since then, the Palace by the Pasig has been the official residence of Spanish and American governors-general and of Philippine Presidents.
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A PhilPost commemorative stamp
Aside from the Philippine Postal Corp. issuing a commemorative stamp, the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office has also prepared a website with more information on the house on No.1000 Jose P. Laurel St.
