I also managed to gain
access to the Malacañang Palace
which is the Palace of the President of The Philippines, also in Manila. This
was an unannounced
visit by myself and two lady Rotarian's who drove into the Malacañang Palace compound and directly to Gate 6
where the President's office is located.
Mr President was at home and
the flag in the courtyard outside was flying. Again there was minimal security
and just one guard on Gate 6 who seemed pretty perplexed that an English
Councillor had just appeared asking to see the Palace.
He waived us through so we were
in the courtyard. I simply wound down the car widow and took a sneaky photo to
prove I had been in. Photos are not actually allowed and the guard did not see.
We couldn't gain access to the
inside of the Palace with the President being in however they asked if we could
go back the day after at 3pm when we could have a tour.
Unfortunately our schedule
didn't make this possible but I can say that I got up to the front door and in
the courtyard area so was right outside. To be there was great as history was
made when President Marcos fled from this exact spot in the revolution, gun
shots and pot shots being fired as he left. That was not the case for me but a
salute from the guard on the gate as we drove out in direct contrast - how nice
and respectful.
As a politician I am
always interested in visiting decision making places. I had the opportunity of
visiting Quezon City Council Chamber which is a modern Council Chamber and a
large flag of The Philippines is hung behind the presiding officers seat.
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