Malacañang of the North

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In a peaceful location next to the scenic Paoay Lake, the opulent former estate where the Marcos family spent their holidays is open to the public. The impressive house, with its cavernous sala (living room), capiz-shell windows and other colonial touches, provides a glimpse into the family’s lavish lifestyle; the golf course where the Marcos used to tee-off now belongs to Fort Ilocandia.

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