Bahay Ugnayan

From the Spanish colonial times until the present, the assumption to the highest executive position in the country was seen as a prize.

The Spanish governors viewed the position as a reward for years of loyal service to the Spanish crown.  The American administrators regarded the governorship of the islands as their just compensation for their loyalty to their political parties.  Filipino politicians also viewed the presidency as a prize, so much so that they spend much of their personal resources- time, effort, and money to eventually reach this position.

Part and parcel of this aspiration to the presidency is Malacañang and the edifices within its complex. Malacañang is where the president works and lives.  WIthin the complex lies Bahay Ugnayan, a fully-referbished heritage mansion that chronicles the life of our 17th President.