Here's a look inside the newly-restored Laperal Mansion in Malacañang
The Philippines boasts a number of structures that are old as time and rich in history, and one of these is the Laperal Mansion in Malacañang Palace.
Regarded as one most significant houses in the country, the mansion has now been restored to its former glory after much renovation and now serves as a guest house for important officials.
On her Instagram account, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos gave a brief glimpse of the mansion's new European-style look.
The interior boasts a total of 14 bedrooms, and each one of them was named after a former president of the Philippines.
The rooms all have a distinct design with a hint of tropical themes. One such room seen in the video, named after Ramon Magsaysay, has a natural scenery painted on the walls that are bathed in a lush golden color.
Another sleeping quarter, dubbed as the Ramon Magsaysay room, exudes a more vintage aura with its brown walls, square lamps, and a large picture of a vintage church in the country.
There's also a room that appeared to have taken inspiration from the blue and white porcelain aesthetic from the Ming dynasty in China.
One room, named after Carlos Garcia, also caters to book lovers as it features a wallpaper that takes on the appearance of shelves loaded with books.
Apart from the bedrooms, the Laperal Mansion also holds a spacious dining area as well as three staterooms that pay tribute to three key figures in Philippine history: Magellan, MacArthur, and Rizal.
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Liza Araneta-Marcos / Instagram
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Who can stay at the mansion?
According to Araneta-Marcos, the mansion has been designated as a place of residence for visiting dignitaries, such as heads of state and government, from other countries.
"We renovated the mansion because we wanted to offer you a safe, comfortable, and meaningful place for your leaders when they visit the Philippines on state, official, or working visits," Araneta-Marcos said.
"The Laperal Mansion will continue to tell the story of fostering and strengthening friendships amongst nations," she added.
Formerly known as the Arlegui Guest House, the mansion was previously occupied by the late Presidents Corazon Aquino and Fidel Ramos. Both chose to reside there instead of the Malacañang Palace during their terms as the country's highest official.
The Laperal Mansion is situated on Arlegui Street adjacent to the Malacañang Palace. Its restoration is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s ongoing project to preserve Philippine heritage sites.