This is the third part of the series that presents the Presidential Museum and Library within the Malacañan Palace grounds. This entry emphasizes on the Old Vice President’s Office and the Southeast Gallery.
For related entries, please read Presidential Museum and Library, Part I, Presidential Museum and Library, Part II, Presidential Museum and Library, Part IV, and Presidential Museum and Library, Part V.
The Old Vice President’s Office and the Southeast Gallery
As the second highest government official, the Vice President was usually reserved the room at the northeast end of the second floor of the Executive Building for his use until the abolition of the Office of the Vice President with the promulgation of the 1973 Constitution. However, the room has not been used by the Vice President even with the restoration of the office in the 1987 Constitution.
This room and the Southeast Gallery now showcase the memorabilia of the incumbent president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte – the first Philippine president to hail from Mindanao, and the first to be elected to the Office directly from a local government post. Portraits, plaques, and other gifts to the President from the country and abroad are displayed in these two rooms.
These bobbleheads depict images of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. They were inside the shelf that welcomed the guests to the Old Vice President’s Office
President Duterte, the Philippines’ first Mindanaoan President wore a Mindanao Silk Barong designed by Mimi Parrel-Pimentel of Cagayan de Oro City. The fine fabric of this barong is made from 100 percent silk thread carefully handwoven by the weavers of Mindanao. It is an apt reminder that he is indeed the champion of the Mindanao people’s dreams and aspirations.
The Philippine flag embroidered on the left breast symbolizes Pres. Duterte’s intense love for the country. The pants, made from corduroy fabric, which was the President’s personal choice, is also a testimony of his simplicity and down to earth nature.
The Mindanao Silk Barong and corduroy pants worn by Pres. Duterte on his inauguration. The barong was designed by Mimi Parrel-Pimentel of Cagayan de Oro.
Partly photographed is the Official Invitation to Pres. Duterte’s Inauguration, a copy of Pres. Duterte’s Inaugural Speech, and Reply Card/RSVP for the Inauguration
Official Program of Pres. Duterte’s Inauguration, Car Pass for Malacañan Palace, June 30, 2016, and Souvenir Case for Pres. Duterte’s Inaugural Medallion
Cover of the Official Program of Pres. Duterte’s Ianuguration and Pres. Duterte’s Inaugural Medallion.
Pres. Duterte’s Inaugural Medallion is satin antique-finished brass and is 20 mm. The obverse (front) has “16th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Rodrigo “Rody” Roa Duterte, June 30th 2016” and bust of Pres. Duterte. The reverse (rear) side has the Seal of the President of the Philippines.
Memorabilia from the Enlisted Personnel and Civilian Employees of the 5th Infantry (STAR) Division, Philippine Army, Gamu, Isabela. It was given to Pres. Duterte on 17 September 2016
This memorabilia is called “SF Men”. It was presented to Pres. Duterte by the officers and men of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Special Operations Command, Philippine Army, Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, on 26 of July 2016.
Dendrobium Rodrigo Roa Duterte is a compact, robust, and vigorous hybrid. It produces upright flower sprays that bear up to 15 striking and well-arranged blooms, each velvety bloom measuring about six (6) cm across. The sepals and petals are attractive violet-red and complementing each bloom is a lip of the same tone but darker.
This orchid is named after His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, on the occasion of his visit to the National Orchid Garden on 16 December 2016.
The Digong Sword was crafted in a time when hope was diminishing. It tells a story of inspiration, where one small island country in the Pacific is seen rising from the quagmire of defeat through a binding leader whose heart speaks nothing but compassion and patriotism.
Inspired by the iron-fisted leadership of Pres. Duterte, the Digong Sword resembles bravery, sense of fairness, and equity that will resonate through generations.
The Presidential Museum and Library is open to the public.
Nine thing to remember before visiting the Presidential Museum and Library:
Museum Schedule
Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. Tours are at
9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
Reservation Form
Accomplish the form at least three (3) working days before the preferred date of tour, but this is subject to the availability of the selected time slot.
For Foreign Nationals
Photocopies of your passports’ signature page and date page must be sent via email to the museum.
Reference Number
If the form is filled out properly, you will receive an email with a reference number.
For Confirmation
Please call the office TWICE: the first time is to set the date of the tour, and the second is to confirm if you will be allowed in the premises.
Guest List
Those not included in the guest list will not be allowed on the Palace grounds. Please bring a valid ID card for verification.
Do not be late!
Groups that are late by more than 30 minutes beyond their schedule tour will not be entertained.
Dress Code
Visitors at the Museum are advised to adhere to a smart casual dress code. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and slippers are not allowed.
Bring a camera!
Photography is allowed inside the museum, but a group may bring only one camera. Do not use flash photography!
For inquiries and reservations, you may reach Presidential Museum and Library at the following
(Malacañang Museum) Presidential Museum and Library Address:
Presidential Museum and Library, Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace, JP Laurel St., San Miguel Manila, 1000
(Malacañang Museum) Presidential Museum and Library Contact Numbers:
(632) 784 – 4286 local 4649 or 4945
(Malacañang Museum) Presidential Museum and Library Email Addresses:
pml@malacanang.gov.ph and malacanangmuseum@gmail.com
(Malacañang Museum) Presidential Museum and Library Website: