Take a peek inside the newly renovated ‘Bahay Pangulo’

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00:00Once called the Bahay Pangarap in the time of his two predecessors,

00:04it's been renamed and redone as a fitting haven for presidential rest and recreation.

00:10And its exquisite renovation is care of the First Lady's unmistakable taste for blending the new with the old.

00:17Our Kenneth Paciente on the makeover of Bahay Pangulo in this report.

00:24There's no denying President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

00:27has a very busy schedule every day having the toughest job in the land.

00:31From private meetings, welcoming guests at the Malacanang,

00:35traveling to various parts of the country, and even making working visits abroad.

00:39Thus one might wonder if the President ever rest or where does he and his family go to relax and recharge?

00:45Well, it's none other than Bahay Pangulo which recently underwent renovation.

00:50The aging Bahay Pangarap as it was once called

00:54had become old over time and suffered damage from the strong earthquake in 2022.

00:59But now it has a new look with its resort-like features that includes a swimming pool and refreshing green ambience.

01:05According to the architect, First Lady Luis Araneta Marcos herself came up with the idea of how to improve the presidential residence.

01:13What the First Lady wants is to make it feel like a resort.

01:18Because that's the idea from the beginning so the presidents can relax.

01:23She said, of course, when the president comes, he's tired, he just wants to relax.

01:28So that was the premise.

01:30So as soon one enters, he or she is greeted by a bright and airy living room.

01:35From the dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and more, the changes are clear and certainly welcome.

01:41There are also guest villas and a gym where the president can do his workouts.

01:46Though the presidential residence has a modern touch,

01:48it still retains its unmistakable Filipino heritage in the design and the furniture on display,

01:53such as artworks by Amor Solo.

01:56There are a lot of artworks from Malacanang that are sometimes hidden.

02:01So they wanted to showcase, of course, that's our national treasure.

02:07So when they have dignitaries like they wanted to invite in the house,

02:12they can see the showcase, the beauty that's...

02:16The newly renovated presidential R&R digs was built to last so it can be used by future leaders of the country.

02:22In particular, the engineering issue was addressed

02:25given during former President Rodrigo Duterte's time,

02:28floodwaters reach knee-deep or knee-high.

02:43The cost of renovating the presidential residence was not disclosed,

02:46but the budget was drawn meticulously and spent wisely

02:49given the range of cost-efficient options.

02:52The highest official of the country carries with him great responsibility.

02:56So after a long day of work, the president should also take time to relax.

03:01Kenneth Paciente, from The National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.

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