The mansion house is ready for Christmas.
The Baguio Mansion House officially opened the Yuletide with a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony led by First Lady, Louise Araneta – Marcos, Wednesday, November 27.
Joining the ceremony were Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos and Department of Education top man, Sonny Angara with Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong ceremoniously lit the Baguio Mansion Tree followed by a fireworks display.
The Philippine Military band performed a Christmas medley followed by the serenade of the University of Baguio Voices Chorale with conductor, John Glenn Gaerlan.
The 15ft tree adorned with festive parols or the Filipino Christmas lanterns, made by local students, will now be open to the public to enjoy.
The Baguio Mansion House now hosts day tours for the public to view the Presidential Museum, featuring leader of the country.
Each room dedicated to past presidents highlights each term served for the country as well as an array of memorabilia displayed with a gift shop.
The Baguio Mansion was originally built to be the seat of power of the American Governors–General during the summer months in the country, the Baguio Mansion House eventually became the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines since the Commonwealth period and was completed in 1908. Maria Elena Catajan
