THE Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed and expressed its support for the opening of three mansions in the Malacañang complex for “heritage tours.”

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said, “The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes and extends its full support for the Malacañang Heritage Tours, initiated by our First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos. We thank our First Lady for this remarkable initiative which provides local and foreign tourists a profound glimpse into our history, culture, heritage, and tradition.”

The Malacañang Heritage Tours includes three historical structures in the Malacañang compound: Bahay Ugnayan, the Teus Mansion, and the Goldenberg Mansion.

At Bahay Ugnayan, visitors and museum enthusiasts will be able to witness President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s journey to the presidency, while the Teus Mansion holds the memorabilia of past Philippine presidents that were previously shown in the Kalayaan Hall presidential museum and library. Meanwhile, the century-old Goldenberg Mansion is now commercially available for events.

The project, Frasco said, highlights the Marcos administration’s recognition of Philippine heritage, tradition, and culture as invaluable components of the successful transformation of the tourism industry.

The Malacañang Heritage Tours is open to the public for free starting June 1, 2023, from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations may be made through sosec@malacañang.gov.ph.

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