The Presidential Museum and Library on Tumblr! An old photograph
of the historical marker the Philippine Historical
Committee—precursor of today’s National Historical
Institute—installed in 1941. This was the former site of a
summer residence purchased in 1802 from Luis Rocha by Colonel
Miguel Jose Formento, whose testamentary executors sold it to
the Spanish Government in 1825. By Royal Decrees of 1847, this
property was set aside as the summer residence of the Governor-
General. The Palace in Intramuros having been destroyed by the
earthquake of June 3, 1853. The Governor General moved to this
place, then known as the “Posesion de Malacañan.” This building
was reconstructed, new lots were purchased, old grounds raised,
regraded and parked during American and Filipino
administrations. Extensive improvements were made in 1929-1932
under Governor General Dwight F. Davis and in 1935-1940 under
President Manuel L. Quezon, the first Filipino Chief Executive
to occupy this Palace. The Executive Building adjoining w