Malacañang Palace: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Malacañang Palace is the official residence of the president of the Philippines. The palace is located along the north bank of the Pasig River in Manila. It is called Palasyo ng Malakanyang in Filipino, and is depicted on the verso (back) side of the 20-peso bill.

Visitors can enter the palace and see various rooms containing many historical items. However, the Palace is closed and heavily guarded during times of political unrest. Rallyists often congregate along Mendiola Street, nearby to air their protests against the government.