Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House (Iligan City)

 house, ancestral, interesting place

The Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House is considered as the first house in the Philippines where two of the country’s Presidents lived. Diosdado Macapagal, the 9th President of the Philippines and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President of the Philippines, used to live in this, then, rest house as a Vice-President Father and Daughter. The Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House has been declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute last August 14, 2002.

Now, the Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral Houseis considered as one of Iligan’s tourist destinations. Although, not a lot of foreigners are eager to see this place because of the security issues in Mindanao, this is still visited by a lot of locals, mostly by students from nearby provinces who are in a field trip and/or doing research work.

Considered as one of the classy houses in the city of Iligan, this Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House has been continually maintained by the city government to add to its tourism portfolio. Many of the previous administration (Arroyo’s) cabinet meetings are held here. Occasional activities such as seminars, birthdays are held here and it’s considered as a rest house for friends and families of the Macaraeg, Macapagal and Arroyo. is considered as the first house in the Philippines where two of the country’s Presidents lived. Diosdado Macapagal, the 9th President of the Philippines and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President of the Philippines, used to live in this, then, rest house as a Vice-President Father and Daughter. The Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House has been declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute last August 14, 2002.

Now, the Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral Houseis considered as one of Iligan’s tourist destinations. Although, not a lot of foreigners are eager to see this place because of the security issues in Mindanao, this is still visited by a lot of locals, mostly by students from nearby provinces who are in a field trip and/or doing research work.

Considered as one of the classy houses in the city of Iligan, this Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House has been continually maintained by the city government to add to its tourism portfolio. Many of the previous administration (Arroyo’s) cabinet meetings are held here. Occasional activities such as seminars, birthdays are held here and it’s considered as a rest house for friends and families of the Macaraeg, Macapagal and Arroyo. is considered as the first house in the Philippines where two of the country’s Presidents lived. Diosdado Macapagal, the 9th President of the Philippines and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President of the Philippines, used to live in this, then, rest house as a Vice-President Father and Daughter. The Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House has been declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute last August 14, 2002.

Now, the Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral Houseis considered as one of Iligan’s tourist destinations. Although, not a lot of foreigners are eager to see this place because of the security issues in Mindanao, this is still visited by a lot of locals, mostly by students from nearby provinces who are in a field trip and/or doing research work.

Considered as one of the classy houses in the city of Iligan, this Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House has been continually maintained by the city government to add to its tourism portfolio. Many of the previous administration (Arroyo’s) cabinet meetings are held here. Occasional activities such as seminars, birthdays are held here and it’s considered as a rest house for friends and families of the Macaraeg, Macapagal and Arroyo.

Located at Brgy Buru-un, Iligan City. Entrance Fee: Free. Please do sign the visitor Log book for visitor ...