This PALACE was a Glorified House

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This is where the President of the Philippines works. You know, basically the White House of the Philippines. But do you know why this is the Philippines' main government building? The Malacañang Palace wasn't always this grand. During the Spanish Era, it was built in 1750 as the private summer house for a Spanish aristocrat, Don Luis Rocha. It then became a government residence in 1863. This was because Governor-generals originally resided at the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros but were forced to move out due to a powerful 1863 earthquake that destroyed the building. By the end of Spanish rule in 1898, Malacañang Palace was mostly made of wood and was used by American leaders during their occupation. The Palace was consistently upgraded and amazingly survived most World War II bombings. Malacañang continued to be a government structure and is now the primary symbol of the country's government.

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