This is the former house of two former presidents of the Philippines, President Diosdado Macapagal (9th, reigned 1961 to 1965) and his daughter President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (14th, reigned 2001-2010). It was the father of Diosdado who lived in Iligan City. Diosdado and Gloria lived there momentarily .
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| At the entrance. |
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| The residents of the house and other workers in the photo. |
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| The bust of former Pres Macapagal. |
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| Before running for president he run for office of vice president. |
The place was declared by the National
Historical Institute as a heritage house last August 2002. This is despite the dispute of some historians. Since then
the house has been donated by the former President Arroyo to the
government.
It is a typical 50's house. It is not that big like the mansions of politicians but it is spacious and inviting. What sets this house apart is that it has a big ballroom, a political house you may say and many among the visitors are from other places not from Iligan. In fact, my companion have never been here even though he is a resident of the area for 27 years.
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| View outside the house. |
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| A very beautiful 1950's sala. |
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| Former President Arroyo's oil painting of her self displayed in the sala. |
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| Gloria's playhouse replica. |
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| The sculpture of the two former president's swinging at the house playground. |
The house is located in Buru-un, Iligan City near the famous spring pools, Timoga and a few meters away from Maria Cristina Falls. It can be reached by riding private vehicles, Buru-un and Linamon jeepney lines.
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