The Mansion

The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines, located along Romulo Drive in Barangay Lualhati, Baguio City, Benguet. Built in 1908 as the summer residence for American Governor-General William Cameron Forbes and designed by architect William E. Parsons, the Spanish Colonial Revival structure features manicured gardens and an ornate main gate. It serves as a ceremonial residence and houses a presidential museum, and is a prominent landmark and photo stop for visitors to Baguio.

Visitors can expect to view The Mansion from outside its ornate main gate along Romulo Drive. The site features a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion set within manicured formal gardens with a fountain and pine trees against a mountain backdrop. Public access is generally limited to the exterior gate area and gardens for sightseeing and photography; interior access is restricted and only available during special museum openings or guided tours when announced. The area includes a driveway, guard post, and Wright Park across the road.

Constructed in 1908 as the summer residence for the American Governor-General of the Philippines, William Cameron Forbes, on plans by architect William E. Parsons. Severely damaged during World War II and reconstructed in 1947. Since then it has served as the official summer residence for Philippine presidents and has hosted official functions and visits.

Serves as the ceremonial summer residence of the President of the Philippines and a symbol of Baguio as the summer capital. The site reflects American colonial-era architecture and is a well-known cultural landmark and photo stop representing Baguio's heritage as a hill station.