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The Presidential Museum houses their memorabilia and personal artifacts.

In celebration of the National Heritage Month, radar visited the Malacañang Palace complex’s Teus Mansion, which houses the Presidential Museum.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday at 10 AM to 4 PM, the museum showcases memorabilia and personal artifacts of past Philippine leaders alongside the exhibits of former first ladies and special collections.

Among its highlights is how the country’s presidents dressed for the job. Here’s a look at the styles of 16 Philippine presidents, from Emilio Aguinaldo to Rodrigo Duterte.

Emilio Aguinaldo (1899–1901) led the First Philippine Republic during the revolutionary period.
Manuel L. Quezon (1935–1944) headed the Commonwealth era under American colonial rule.
Jose P. Laurel (1943–1945) served during the Japanese occupation.
Sergio Osmeña (1944–1946) took over Commonwealth leadership in the final years of World War II.
Manuel Roxas (1946–1948) oversaw the transition to an independent Republic of the Philippines; his term was cut short after dying of a heart attack.
Elpidio Quirino (1948–1953) continued the postwar governance following the Roxas administration.
Ramon Magsaysay (1953–1957) showed a “pangmasa” style of leadership but died in a plane crash just before his term ended.
Carlos P. Garcia (1957–1961) was a Bar topnotcher who succeeded Magsaysay and continued Third Republic governance.
Diosdado Macapagal (1961–1965) reoriented national observance of Independence Day from July 4 to June 12.
Ferdinand Marcos (1965–1986) remained in power for 21 years after declaring Martial Law in 1972.
Corazon Aquino (1986–1992) became the first female Philippine president after the EDSA People Power Revolution.
Fidel V. Ramos (1992–1998) guided a post-EDSA political consolidation as the first Protestant president in a predominantly Catholic country.
Joseph Estrada (1998–2001) was the first movie star president who left office amid an impeachment trial over corruption allegations.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001–2010) assumed office after Estrada’s departure and was later elected to a full term as the second female president—and second longest-serving president.
Benigno Aquino III (2010–2016) led a post-EDSA reform-oriented administration.
Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2022) was the first president from Mindanao; he’s known for his “iron fist” style of governance.
 
 

This National Heritage Month, step inside Teus Mansion to see how 16 Philippine presidents dressed for work. 

 
 
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Tips for your Malacañang Museum tour


Book ahead or walk-in. While the museum welcomes walk-ins, groups larger than 10 are encouraged to book a guided tour via the social secretary's office to ensure you get a dedicated guide who can tell the specific backstories of the artifacts.

Dress properly. Remember that you are entering the Malacañang Palace complex. While the museum is casual-friendly, smart casual is recommended, and security protocols require a valid government ID for entry.

Visit Malacañang grounds. After viewing the presidential styles, walk through the surrounding grounds. The recent efforts to make the Palace complex "greener" make it a perfect urban escape for a May afternoon. 

Take note that while photography is restricted in certain sensitive galleries, the exterior of Teus Mansion and the designated heritage zones are highly Instagrammable.